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).
The Cabin John Miniature Train
2023 Train and Party Room Schedule
Schedule Subject to Change
Month | Train Hours of Operation | Party Room Availability |
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April | Saturdays and Sundays and 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 24th and 25th |
October | Saturdays and Sundays 10am to 6pm Special Event Tickets Needed |
Not Available |
November through March |
Seasonal Closure | Weekend Rentals 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 (Voice), 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 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
In-Season Party Room Rates |
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Train Station Party Room |
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2 hours |
10 a.m. – noon, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. |
Saturday & Sunday Rate
$ 225
Monday-Friday Rate:
$125 |
5 hours |
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. or 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. |
Saturday & Sunday Rate
$ 450
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OFF-SEASON Train Party Room Rental:
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.
Off-Season Party Room Rates |
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Train Station Party Room |
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2 hours |
10 a.m. – Noon or
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. |
$ 140 |
5 hours |
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
$ 265 |
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.