Right in the middle of one of the world's most famous racecourses, there is now a place where Hong Kong's smallest visitors get their turn in the saddle. Pony World, the new Hong Kong Jockey Club family attraction at Penfold Park (彭福公園) in Sha Tin, opened on 22 June 2026 — and at HK$50 a head, it is one of the most charming-value summer outings the city has produced this year.
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What is Pony World?
Pony World is a new family equestrian attraction created by the Hong Kong Jockey Club (香港賽馬會) as part of a revitalisation of Penfold Park, the green space that sits in the infield of Sha Tin Racecourse (沙田馬場). It opened to the public on 22 June 2026.
The idea is to introduce children to ponies and horse care in a gentle, hands-on setting — the same world the Jockey Club's thoroughbreds inhabit, scaled down for little ones. It is a clever use of one of Hong Kong's largest open spaces, and a welcome addition to the city's thinner roster of animal-focused family days out.
It also pairs neatly with the area's racing heritage. If your household has a budding equestrian, our beginner's guide to horse racing at Happy Valley makes a fun grown-up companion to a Pony World morning.
What can you do at Pony World?
The headline draw is the supervised pony rides, but there is more to fill a visit. The attraction is built around a handful of hands-on zones designed to be both fun and quietly educational.
Expect stable tours, photo moments with mini ponies, an interactive classroom and a playful learning zone that introduces children to grooming and horse care. It is the kind of place where even children too small or too tall for a ride still come away having patted a pony and learned something.
It slots straight into a Hong Kong summer packed with family attractions. For more ways to keep the kids busy, see our round-up of summer fun in Hong Kong 2026 and our guide to Water World at Ocean Park.
Tickets, ages and sessions
Admission is a flat HK$50 per person, and the pony rides are aimed at children aged 3 to 14. There are sensible safety limits for the rides: a child must be taller than 1 metre (3ft 2in) and weigh less than 70kg (154lb).
Capacity is deliberately small — around 32 places per session — so this is not a turn-up-and-hope outing. Book online through the Hong Kong Jockey Club website ahead of time, especially for weekends and the summer holidays.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Admission | HK$50 per person |
| Pony rides | Ages 3–14 · over 1m tall · under 70kg |
| Morning session | 10am – 12pm |
| Afternoon session | 2:30pm – 4:30pm |
| Park hours | 9am – 6:30pm |
One scheduling quirk to note: during the racing season (roughly September to mid-July) Pony World opens daily but closes on race days; outside the season it is closed on Mondays. Always check before you set out.
How to get to Penfold Park
This is the part worth planning. Penfold Park sits inside the loop of Sha Tin Racecourse at 6001 Tai Po Road. The catch is the MTR: Racecourse Station only operates on race days — exactly when Pony World is closed — so it is no use for this visit.
Instead, the most reliable route is the MTR to Fo Tan Station (火炭) on the East Rail line, then roughly a 15-minute walk to the park. A taxi from Sha Tin or Fo Tan is the easy option with small children in tow.
Pony World — Visitor Essentials
Book and confirm session times, race-day closures and ride requirements on the Hong Kong Jockey Club Pony World page before you travel.
Tips before you go
A few practical notes to make a first Pony World visit run smoothly with small children.
Visiting Tips
- Book ahead — really. With only around 32 places per session, walk-ins risk disappointment. Reserve online via the Jockey Club.
- Check the calendar twice. Pony World closes on race days in season and on Mondays out of season — confirm your date is open.
- Don't aim for Racecourse Station. It only runs on race days, when the park is shut. Use Fo Tan or take a taxi.
- Mind the ride limits. Rides are for ages 3–14, over 1m tall and under 70kg — useful to know before you raise little hopes.
- Beat the heat. The morning session is the cooler, gentler option in a Hong Kong summer; bring water, hats and sunscreen.
Before You Go
Pony World opened on 22 June 2026 and operating patterns may be adjusted in its first season. Session times, race-day closures, ticket prices and ride requirements are taken from the Hong Kong Jockey Club's official information — confirm the latest details and book on the Jockey Club website before travelling, especially during the school holidays.
Planning a fuller day in the area? Combine Pony World with a stroll around Penfold Park itself — find it in our venue directory — and browse more ideas in our guide to the season's best summer fun in Hong Kong.
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