This Is Where The Rides Start

Most of our club rides meet here at the Horse Show Fountain at the corner of Lake Street and Oak Park Avenue in Scoville Park.

About The Horse Fountain

This Oak Park landmark is officially the work of Richard Bock, a sculptor who executed much of Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural sculpture during the years between 1898 and 1913.

Wright's name has always been associated with the design of the fountain. According to Bock, it was Wright who suggested the opening at the center for the drinking fountain. The spatial complexity of the design -- strongly resembling Wright's architecture of the period -- suggests that Wright was probably more deeply involved in the design.

Originally built by the Horse Show Association, it was located on the curb of Lake Street, about a hundred feet from its present location.

It was built as a functioning fountain, serving horses, dogs and people. In 1969, as part of the Wright Centennial festivities, a replica of the badly deteriorated original was constructed and placed at its present location at the entrance to Scoville Park.

Today it serves as the meeting place for the Oak Park Cycle Club. Several organized (and unorganized) cycling events originate here each week.

The above description, and more on the fountain can be found here.