Two-year-old Kathryn Selva, daughter of Ashley Selva, of Belle Vernon enjoys a hayride at Mingo Creek County Park on Tuesday. The event catered to preschool-age children who were invited to take a 45-minute hayride and enjoy warm apple cider.

About 25 riders filled the back of the trailer as they rode through Mingo Creek County Park and over Ebenezer Bridge. Many other fall events are scheduled at Mingo Creek and other Washington County parks. For more information and to register, call the Washington County Parks and Recreation office at 724-228-6867.

Four-year-old Audrey Selva of Belle Vernon gives her friend a big hug while taking a hayride at Mingo Creek County Park.

Brooke Studeny sits with her children Shelby Studeny, 3, and Crosby Studeny, 3, of Bethel Park at the hayride. The hayride wove throughout the park, giving the riders a few thrills going down several small hills.

Charlotte Rubritz, 3, daughter of Julie Rubritz, climbs on the wagon for a hayride Tuesday at Mingo Creek County Park.