McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park

7301 E Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
30 acres | 12 hectares

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About the Location

Railroad Experience

The McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is a unique 30-acre park located in the heart of Scottsdale, Arizona. Operated by the city's Parks & Recreation Department, this park offers a distinctive railroad-themed experience for visitors of all ages.

The park's centerpiece is the Paradise & Pacific Railroad, a 5/12ths scale reproduction of a Colorado narrow gauge railroad. Visitors can take a leisurely one-mile ride around the park on this miniature train, passing by various landmarks and attractions.

Decorative elements along the tracks
Decorative elements along the tracks
Photo: Sack-Sama (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Model Railroad Building

One of the park's main features is the 10,000-square-foot model railroad building, which houses multiple model railroad displays of different gauges. The building includes interactive displays, model railroad information, and three art pieces.

Its unique design allows for easy viewing by children and people in wheelchairs.

Wide open green space with tall pine trees and blue skies
Wide open green space with tall pine trees and blue skies
Photo: Sack-Sama (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Historical Exhibits

The park also includes historical exhibits such as the Roald Amundsen Pullman Car, which was used by four U.S. presidents from Herbert Hoover to Dwight D. Eisenhower. This car, along with other historical railroad artifacts, can be viewed in the Scottsdale Railroad Museum located within the park.

Railroad tracks winding through the park landscape
Railroad tracks winding through the park landscape
Photo: Sack-Sama (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Kid-Friendly Areas

For younger visitors, the park offers two playgrounds. One has a railway theme near the park entrance, while the other is designed as an iconic Western Town along the railroad tracks.

Open grassy area with miniature trees and structures
Open grassy area with miniature trees and structures
Photo: Sack-Sama (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Admission Information

While admission to the park itself is free, there are small fees for some attractions like the train ride and carousel.

All Features & Facilities

Nature & Wildlife

Open Grassy Area

Visitor Services

MuseumPlaygroundRestrooms

Food & Gathering

Concession AreaGrilling AreaPicnic Area

Photo Gallery (click to enlarge)

Vintage passenger train car displayed on tracks
Vintage passenger train car displayed on tracks
Photo: Teemu008 (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Open grassy area with miniature trees and structures
Open grassy area with miniature trees and structures
Photo: Sack-Sama (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Railroad tracks winding through the park landscape
Railroad tracks winding through the park landscape
Photo: Sack-Sama (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Historic train car with viewing platform and authentic details
Historic train car with viewing platform and authentic details
Photo: Sack-Sama (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Wide open green space with tall pine trees and blue skies
Wide open green space with tall pine trees and blue skies
Photo: Sack-Sama (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Traveling on the miniature train through the park grounds
Traveling on the miniature train through the park grounds
Photo: Sack-Sama (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Decorative elements along the tracks
Decorative elements along the tracks
Photo: Sack-Sama (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Railroad crossing sign with vintage train equipment on display
Railroad crossing sign with vintage train equipment on display
Photo: archibald jude (CC0)
Blue locomotive on tracks surrounded by green parkland
Blue locomotive on tracks surrounded by green parkland
Photo: archibald jude (CC0)

Park Size

30 acres | 12 hectares

Opening Hours

Monday:9AM-6:30PM
Tuesday:9AM-6:30PM
Wednesday:9AM-6:30PM
Thursday:9AM-6:30PM
Friday:9AM-6:30PM
Saturday:9AM-6:30PM
Sunday:9AM-6:30PM

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