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McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
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- Hours:
Mon-Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
21 reviews for McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
I love trains. There I admit it. I so desperately wanted to hang out with the nerdiest kid in school, just to chat about trains. Why, oh, why didn't I? Ahhhh....I ask myself this question every now and then....so, if that whole "Freaky Friday" thing is real...then I'd try to go back and have a cool convo about trains with Bradley Cupp.
So.....I relive my youth by hitting up the Railroad Park....I see others like myself, who love little mechanical things. I think of the train set ups like a cross between robots and doll houses....two things I also love. Not too many women hang around the clubs, but I can see it in your eyes ladies....free yourself, and come out of the model railroad closet!
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Railfair 2009 is always a fun event to attend. The new model RR building will be a welcome addition to the park. I liked the new Live Steamers Building and storage sheds. The Cabooses at the new entrance really set the stage for the park. The new Museum in the railroad station with displays of railroad items show what it took to run a railroad. The weather was just great.
Thank you Railroad/ Park Staff for another wonderful year.
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10/5/2009
Railfair again I can't remember how many times I have attended. It is always fun to see the trains… Read more »
The trains and playground make for a great day outside with the kids. The engineers are knowledgeable for "what the heck is that thing" questions about trains. Great value and a must visit for anyone with little ones.
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I love this park! It's a great place to take my son. He (and I) love riding the train. Can't wait until it's a little cooler out so we can go again :o)
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I love this place! Took my son yesterday morning. It is always clean and well organized. You can make a day of this park with so much to do! The park's hours vary with the season but typically opens at 10am. Purchase your ride at the front office as you're walking in.
The park has a fun train ride, carousel, a HUGE playground and large open fields with several ramadas for parties. You can bring in your own food for a picnic or get lunch (things like chili, pizza, pb & j) just north of the train station or visit the snack bar near the carousel (ice cream, candy, popcorn, chips, coffee beverages).
The prices are very reasonable, especially for ramada rental. Visit, you will love this place!
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I just my 2 y/o here and she loved it! Cheap rides and food--- fun fun fun. Can't wait to go back when it's not 983752 degrees outside. I hear it's great during Christmas time. And the train ride is really decent too; it's not just a lame little loop. Highly recommend!
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This is classic valley of the sun fun. It is great to hear my grown daughters talk about taking my grandsons there a few weeks ago. It brought back the times they rode the train as children. This is a great field trip for the kids and adults alike especially in this economy. The facilities are always well kept and more often than not clean. An added bonus is proximity to good food and shopping for those inclined.
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My 18-month old loved this place! She was squealing with delight as we rode the train around the park and went on the carousel together.
There is plenty of wide open spaces for the kids to run around and the park grounds were meticulously maintained. The playground equipment was newer and in good condition with a shade canopy.
The best part about this place is that it's totally affordable for a family to go without breaking the bank. For $10 you get 12 tickets and it's only 2 tickets to ride the train and one ticket for the carousel. Even the food is reasonably priced - I got a huge scoop of ice cream that the whole family could share for $1.75.
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This place is fantastic if you have children, and great even if you don't.
I remember going there as a child myself, riding the rails, enjoying the play areas.
There is a carousel, a couple snack bars, model railroads to view, several miniature trains to ride, plenty of picnic tables and benches, and a huge expanse of grass on which to run and play.
Great park!
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I had no idea this part existed and I have lived in Phoenix for 15 years. Man, I need to get out more. Michelle and I took Cadie to the park to "see the trains" and had a great time. The day we went was a great day, but during the week so there was maybe 3 other people in the park so that was kinda funny for us. I think the place would have been more fun (or at least had more going on) with more people there but still. It's very clean, very well laid out and the staff was great. I recommend this spot for a family hang out for sure. Very affordable and great for the kids. We plan on coming back on a weekend to see more of the goings on.
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In this economy, there's not much of a better deal for entertainment. I came here with my girlfriend, my two sisters, my brother-in-law, and my two nephews... 7 people in all... and we all rode the train for $12. The kids had a blast, and everyone else did as well because they had so much fun. I'd say fun for all ages, but that'd be way too cheesy.
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What a great park...just swung by the area while I was in town on business travel, but plan on relaxing here on future trips! The train looked like cute fun, there's huuuuge expanses of lawn for any number of people to mill about on, lots of play structures for kids...definitely a family oriented spot! Check it out.
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My kids just love this place. I remember when I took my 2 girls, 4 and 21 months old, on a train ride, my youngest one looked up at me, smiled and gave me a kiss. It was her sweet way of telling me how much fun she was having. I can't wait to celebrate her 2nd birthday there in the Fall.
I took my sister and 14 month old nephew here while they were visiting.
This is such a cute place. Lot's of grass and gazebos for picnics and parties. Cute gift shop, snack bar and playground areas.
Train rides for the whole family and a carousel too!
You don't need a kid to come and enjoy this park, pets are welcome too! They'll even let you bring your dog on the train!
5 stars because I'll be back with my dog!
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I don't care HOW old u r ! we all use the use the (grandchild cousind/nephew) excuse to use and abuse this railroad! So now try to just use this for what it is: F U N! can u imagine the look on your dates's face?! (or insert baby-sitting a cousin, neighbour, sister, child - whatever....) you will score all around - even do it for you!
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I used to visit the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park as a kid in the late 80's. The park has only gotten better. It leaves you with really good, lasting memories:
Hot summer days, Rocket Pops, birthday parties, soft serve frozen yogurt, train rides, climbing on the stagecoach and playing pirates, tossing the football around...this place is synonymous with good times and it won't break the bank either.
History buffs will like the parked train car exhibit at the entrance, which shows how riding trains used to be (people really rode in style).
Twice a year now I visit the train park with my sister and nephew. I think for adults, it can get old. But the kids don't seem to tire of it =) The last time I visited, I saw Tom Chambers with his family. You never know who you'll run into.
The park itself is fantastic. It has everything from a soft rubber padded playground, swings, slides, sand, water features, two sizes of trains that run (both fun to ride), a carousel, stores, food, shade, sun, air, room to move around and mountain views. Everyone comes to this park. Visitors are very diverse and there are musical events in the evenings during certain times of the year.
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I spent a lot of time here as a kid. Concerts in the summer are a nice thing to visit for. Would recommend for anyone, young or old; a nice cheap family day.
Choo Choo Trains and kids just go together!
This is perhaps the best value for younger-aged children ever! It is an amazing park with trains for the kids to ride and real trains to look at. Plus toy trains, swing sets, rides, and a sort of museum. NO COST to enter the park... and the rides / food are very reasonably priced. I bring my girls (9,6) here a few times a year.
In the summer they have live concerts in the evenings for free too.
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It might look a little cheesy from the street, but this place easily entertains a 2 y.o. for hours, which rates hugely in my book.
It's good to take a couple of bucks so they can ride the train and the carousel, but if you don't have it, there are still TWO excellent playgrounds, one with misters, the other with an old West theme and a roof they can climb up to.
There is a wall of windows with toy trains running inside, bunny rabbits and ground squirrels in the park, toy trains to play with in the snack bar and lots of grass they can run in. The hot chocolate is excellent!
During the summer it's a ghost town, during the winter it's packed so if you're not a people person you have to go early weekdays, somewhere in between the two is best.
Watch out for the pebble sidewalk. If they run instead of walk they can end up with a face full of road rash.
Their Christmas setup is nice and they sometimes have bands.
There was a football player sighting here not long ago (Kurt Warner maybe?) proving everyone has to come here at some point whether you're an auntie or parent.
Maybe not a stellar example of a railroad museum, as a place to take the kids as well as out of town guests, McCormick Railroad park can't be beat. The biggest draw is the 5/12 gauge railroad that takes you around, over, and through the park grounds, even through a tunnel! There is also a vintage carousel, a desert arboretum and a cute western-themed playground. And here's the kicker -- rides are only $1!
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Going to the Railroad Park is my idea of fun and cheap outing in Scottsdale. The park is nice and big and well kept with lots to keep you busy. The rides are fun for all ages with train rides and carousel rides for only a dollar each. There is also a fun little train museum located in one of the old trains on the property which is really interesting to check out. The park has two playgrounds, and one is in the theme of a western town. There are also concessions and a few gift stores that are sure to please any train lover in your life. Perfect place to take kids, or have a get together!
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