Volunteers
Are you looking for SSL hours or want to give back to your community? Friendly helpers are needed at our Spring Eye Spy Train ride in Wheaton Regional Park this April!
Wheaton Miniature Train and 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!
The new Wheaton Carousel was installed in 2025. This magnificent 36 foot carousel is a true work of art, featuring 22 fiberglass horses, 11 striking zebras and two elegant chariots, including one that is ADA-accessible. Each figure showcases vivid hand-painted scenery of landscapes, wildlife, and nature.
The Wheaton Miniature Train Party Room is a perfect spot for a family celebration or your child’s next birthday party.
2025 Operating Schedule
| Month | Train and Carousel Hours | Party Room Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Mar | Mar 1 – 31: Seasonal Closure | Weekend Rentals |
| Apr | Special Event: Spring Eye Spy Trains Saturdays and Sundays: 9:30a – 4:30p Apr 14 – 21 MCPS Spring Break: Open daily 9:30a – 4:30p Apr 20: Easter Sunday 9:30a – 4:30p | Not Available |
| May | May 1 – 31: Saturdays and Sundays: 9:30a – 4:30p May 26 Memorial Day: 9:30a – 4:30p | Weekend Rentals |
| Jun | Jun 1 – 18 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 15: Thursdays and Fridays: 12p – 5p Saturdays and Sundays: 9:30a – 4:30p Aug 16 – Aug 31: 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 1 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.