Cabin John Miniature Train
The Cabin John Miniature Train
Children and adults alike are captivated by the Cabin John Miniature Train. 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).
Schedule Subject to Change
| Month | Train Hours of Operation | Party Room Availability |
|---|---|---|
| April | Saturdays and Sundays During MCPS Spring Break (April 3-7) 9:30am to 5:30pm Special Event Tickets Needed |
Not Available |
| May | Saturdays and Sundays and Memorial Day 10am to 6pm |
Weekend Rentals |
| June | Saturdays and Sundays 10am to 6pm |
Weekend Rentals |
| July | Saturdays and Sundays and Independence Day (July 4) 10am to 6pm |
Weekend Rentals |
| August | Saturdays and Sundays 10am to 6pm |
Weekend Rentals |
| September | Saturdays and Sundays and Labor Day 10am to 6pm |
Weekend Rentals Not Available 23rd, 24th, and 30th |
| October | Saturdays and Sundays 10am to 6pm Halloween Eye Spy Train Event starts on 10/07 Special Event Tickets Needed 10/07 – 10/29 |
Not Available |
| November through March |
Seasonal Closure | Weekend Rentals at Off-Season Rates (11/04 – 3/17) |
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.
Party Room Rentals
Our 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 can be purchased the day of your rental if needed. (In-Season Only)
- Special photo opportunity for the birthday child on the locomotive engine. (In-Season Only)
- Special “no-wait” priority seating on the first train ride for your whole party. (In-Season Only)
| Allotted Time | Schedule | Day of the Week | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hours | 10 a.m. – noon 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. |
Monday-Friday | $125 |
| 2 hours | 10 a.m. – noon 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. |
Saturday & Sunday | $225 |
| 5 hours | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. or 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. |
Saturday & Sunday | $450 |
| Time | Schedule | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours |
10 a.m. – Noon or 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. |
$ 140 |
| 5 hours | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | $ 265 |
Our Train Station Party Room is available for party rentals in the off-season (Saturdays and Sundays only from November through March). The train is not running, so rental rates are more affordable than ever! The fee includes the use of tables, chairs, and refrigerator.
For your convenience, book your party online at ActiveMONTGOMERY. 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 at ActiveMontgomery.org.
If you already have an ActiveMONTGOMERY account and know your login and password, 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 Make Change to a Party Room Reservation
Reservation changes may be made at least thirty (30) days prior to your rental date. A request must be submitted in writing to CabinJohnTrain@MontgomeryParks.org. A $50 fee is required for each permit change. No refunds will be issued if the change request is submitted less than thirty (30) days prior to the rental date.
How to Cancel a Party Room Reservation
Reservation cancellations with thirty (30) days’ notice will receive a refund minus a $50 cancellation fee for a two-hour rental ($75 for a five-hour rental). Cancellation request must be submitted in writing to CabinJohnTrain@MontgomeryParks.org. No refunds will be issued if the cancellation request is submitted less than thirty (30) days prior to the rental date.