Cabin John Miniature Train
Children and adults alike are captivated by the miniature train running through the park. The train’s five passenger cars carry visitors on a scenic two-mile ride through the Cabin John Regional Park (about a 15-minute ride).
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| January – March | Train & Carousel is CLOSED for the season | No Special Events | Train Station Party room is available |
| April | OPEN Saturdays & Sundays* 10am-6pm and April 17 – April 22 (MCPS Spring Break) |
*Spring Eye Spy Train (Special tickets required) | Train Station Party room is unavailable |
| May | OPEN Saturdays & Sundays 10am-6pm | OPEN Memorial Day | Train Station Party Room available on weekends and Memorial Day |
| June – September | OPEN Saturdays & Sundays 10am-6pm
OPEN Daily(Tues-Fri) 10am-5pm CLOSED Mondays (except for holidays) |
OPEN 4th of July and Labor Day | Train Station Party room is available |
| October | OPEN Fridays*, 4pm-6pm
OPEN Saturdays & Sundays*, 10am-6pm (Last operating day of 2019 season is October 27, 2019) |
*Halloween Eye Spy Train (Special tickets required) | Train Station Party room is unavailable |
| November – December | Train & Carousel is CLOSED for the season | No Special Events | Train Station Party room is available at off-season rates |
Montgomery Parks, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Program Access Office at 301-495-2477 (Voice), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification. Visit www.MontgomeryParks.org/about/parks for more information.
Private Rentals
The Party Room at the Cabin John Miniature Train Station serves as the perfect spot for a family celebration or your child’s next birthday party. The spacious Train Station Party Room features a fun train motif and can accommodate up to 50 people. As part of the birthday party package, guests will get:
- Use of tables, chairs, and refrigerator/freezer
- 20 complimentary train tickets for a two-hour party and 40 complimentary train tickets for a five-hour party (additional train tickets may be purchased the day of the rental, if needed)
- Special photo opportunity for the birthday child on the locomotive engine in season
- Special “no-wait” priority seating on the first train ride for your whole party in season
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In-Season Party Room Rates (May through September 2019)
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Train Station Party Room
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2 hours
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10 a.m. – noon, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
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Saturday & Sunday Rate
$ 210
Monday-Friday Rate:
$100
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5 hours
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10 a.m. – 3 p.m. or 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
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Saturday & Sunday Rate
$ 410
Monday-Friday Rate:
$200
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OFF-SEASON Train Party Room Rental:
The Train Station Party Room is available for party rentals in the off season (Saturdays and Sundays only from December through April). The train is not running, so rental rates more affordable than ever! Fee includes use of tables, chairs and refrigerator.
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Off-Season Party Room Rates (December 2018 thru April 6, 2019)
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Train Station Party Room
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2 hours
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10 a.m. – Noon or
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
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$ 125
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5 hours
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10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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$ 250
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For your convenience, book your party online at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org. The party room is available by reservation only. Availability is limited and time slots fill quickly, so please book your party well in advance of your preferred date. Dates and times of availability can be found online (see “How to Book Your Party Room Online” below).
If you already have an ActiveMONTGOMERY account and know your login and PIN number, you’re ready to go! If you don’t have an ActiveMONTGOMERY account, why not sign up for one right now? It’s free and only takes a few minutes. If you have questions about ActiveMONTGOMERY, please call 301-495-2580 Monday – Friday.
How to Cancel a Party Room Reservation
To receive a refund, please submit your cancellation in writing at least 14 days prior to the rental date. A $25 cancellation fee will be subtracted from your total refund. You may email your cancellation notification to: CabinJohnTrain@MontgomeryParks.org.
No refunds will be issued if the cancellation request is submitted fewer than 14 days prior to the rental date.