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Wheaton Miniature Train and Ovid Hazen Wells Carousel

Wheaton Miniature Train and
Ovid Hazen Wells Carousel

The Wheaton Miniature Train is a third-scale replica of the 1863 C.P. Huntington engine, with passenger cars. The train takes riders on a two-mile trek through Wheaton Regional Park, with the highlights being a miniature trestle bridge, plenty of wildlife and of course the tunnel!

Constructed in 1915, the Ovid Hazen Wells Carousel features 33 hand-carved horses, three zebras and two chariots. The Carousel was located on the National Mall from 1967 until 1981.

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Join us for Eye Spy Train Rides!

On weekends in April and October, the Wheaton Miniature Train offers Spring and Halloween-themed Eye Spy Trains rides. Each rider is given a card with fun seasonal characters and items to look for hidden along the tracks during the ride.

Online tickets go on sale on Friday, March 8, 2024.

2024 Train and Party Room Schedule

MonthTrain and Carousel Hours Party Room Availability
MarMar 1 22:
Seasonal Closure

Mar 23 31 MCPS Spring Break:
Open daily 9:30a – 4:30p

Mar 31 Easter Sunday:
9:30a – 4:30p
Weekend Rentals
AprSpecial Event: Spring Eye Spy Trains
Saturdays and Sundays: 9:30a – 4:30p
Not Available
MayMay 1 – 31:
Saturdays and Sundays: 9:30a – 4:30p

May 27 Memorial Day:
9:30a – 4:30p
Weekend Rentals
JunJun 1 12
Saturdays and Sundays: 9:30a – 4:30p

Jun 13 Jun 30
Thursdays and Fridays: 12p – 5p
Saturdays and Sundays: 9:30a – 4:30p

Jun 19 Juneteenth:
9:30a – 4:30p
Weekend Rentals
Jul – AugJul 1 – Aug 31:
Thursdays and Fridays: 12p – 5p
Saturdays and Sundays: 9:30a – 4:30p

Jul 4 Independence Day:
9:30a – 4:30p
Weekend Rentals
SepSep 1 – 30:
Saturdays and Sundays: 9:30a – 4:30p

Sep 2 Labor Day:
9:30a 4:30p
Weekend Rentals
OctSpecial Event: Halloween Eye Spy Trains
Saturdays and Sundays 9:30a – 4:30p
Not Available
Nov – FebSeasonal ClosureWeekend Rentals at
Off-Season Rates

Wheaton Train Station Party Room Rentals

The Wheaton Miniature Train Party Room is a perfect spot for a family celebration or your child’s next birthday party.

Montgomery Parks, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Contact the Program Access Office at 301-495-2581 or email ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification. Visit Montgomery Parks Program Access for more information.