Location: 820 Railway Gate SW, Airdrie http://www.ironhorsepark.net/ map
Gordie’s review (6 years old): “I thought it was great. That’s all I have to say.”
Nicky’s review (3 years old): “I liked the flowers” [At the front gate]
Robbie’s review (6 months old): Robbie was able to ride with me in a front carrier
Ride Cost: $3 per ride. Kids under 2 ride free but must be accompanied by an adult.
Parking: free parking lot
Food Services: None
Age Range: All ages.
Stay Length: Around 30-90 minutes.
Season: Sundays from May long weekend until Thanksgiving weather dependent 11am-4pm.
Overall:
Iron Horse Park has been operating in Airdrie for a few years now offering rides on miniature (1/8 scale) trains. We checked it out last year at the beginning of August.
If you have a train fan in your family, a visit to Iron Horse Park is a must. My kids really loved it and it wasn’t too expensive either. I only wish we had gone sooner!
For some reason I had thought it was outside of the city, but it’s actually right in the middle of Airdrie. In addition to a few special dates, the park is open only on Sundays from 11am-4pm from the May long weekend until Thanksgiving.
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You buy your train tickets inside the train station where you will also find the gift shop. You can buy tickets individually or in a book of 10.
You begin your ride at the back of the station.
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The trains are big and strong enough for adults to ride too.
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In addition to the ‘passenger’ trains, you will often also see short freight trains driven by one of the volunteers.
Iron Horse Park also has a few picnic areas that can be used for birthday parties, small family gatherings or other small groups.
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The ride is a few minutes long and takes you through different kinds of terrain features. The ride is supposed to represent a ride from the Prairies to the West coast.
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There are lots of tunnels, bridges and a ‘mountain’ at the far end.
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There are picnic tables that you can use as well as a wooden train for the kids to play on in the centre area.
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You can usually see another train go by while you are riding which is always fun.
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The playground is relatively simple but is perfect for train related pretend play.
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We had a fantastic time at Iron Horse Park and are looking forward to going back again this year. You can easily spend the afternoon there if you bring a picnic, walk around and go on a few rides but it also goes quickly enough that you can squeeze it into your day if you are short on time.
Hello,
I am trying to contact Dave & Pat who used to be involved with the running and maintenance of the train to tell them about a friend of theirs in England. If you know then could you pass on my e-mail address. Thank you
Fay Jones