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.
The Wheaton Miniature Train Party Room is a perfect spot for a family celebration or your child’s next birthday party.
2024 Train and Party Room Schedule
| Month | Train and Carousel Hours | Party Room Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Mar | Mar 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 |
| Apr | Special Event: Spring Eye Spy Trains Saturdays and Sundays: 9:30a – 4:30p | Not Available |
| May | May 1 – 31: Saturdays and Sundays: 9:30a – 4:30p May 27 Memorial Day: 9:30a – 4:30p | Weekend Rentals |
| Jun | Jun 1 – 12 Saturdays and Sundays: 9:30a – 4:30p Jun 19 Juneteenth: 12:00p – 5:00p Jun 20 – Jun 30 Thursdays and Fridays: 12p – 5p Saturdays and Sundays: 9:30a – 4:30p | Weekend Rentals |
| Jul – Aug | Jul 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 |
| Sep | Sep 1 – 30: Saturdays and Sundays: 9:30a – 4:30p Sep 2 Labor Day: 9:30a – 4:30p | Weekend Rentals |
| Oct | Special Event: Halloween Eye Spy Trains Saturdays and Sundays 9:30a – 4:30p | Not Available |
| Nov – Feb | Seasonal Closure | Weekend Rentals 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. 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.