Medford Railroad Park
Medford Railroad Park
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Nedra Parker
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May 2020
We love the railroad park. All ages can enjoy it. They are open to the public on a limited basis. Most all the times we have been there are for a private party or gathering. We went to a church BBQ there on Saturday where there were probably 200 people in attendance. They are also a great activity for Birthday parties or family reunions.
They have multiple scale trains to be seen. There is a great train ride that our kids ride almost nonstop while we are there.
The clubs are super friendly and love trains.
They have multiple scale trains to be seen. There is a great train ride that our kids ride almost nonstop while we are there.
The clubs are super friendly and love trains.
Written October 5, 2020
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canuck22SanFrancisco
Ashland, OR431 contributions
May 2015 • Family
The rides are fantastic for young children. There also are model trains, one of which the children are allowed to run, the Harry Potter train to Hogwarts. The biggest problem is your child may not want to leave. They can ride the Thomas train by themselves. It is all free but there are donation boxes. Please take the time to thank a volunteer.
Written May 19, 2015
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ORDakine
Medford, OR122 contributions
Jul 2012 • Family
The official site for the park ( http://www.ci.medford.or.us/page.asp?navid=497 ) ( more info: http://www.soc-nrhs.org/medfordrrpark.htm ) says: 2nd and 4th Sunday each month, April thru October, 11am - 3pm. We live in Medford and have enjoyed the park several times with our grandchildren. If you are a model railoading fan coming to the area, you might also want to know about Micro Trains ( http://www.micro-trains.com/ ) in the little town of Talent, Oregon, between Medford and Ashland. They make the tiny N gauge and even tinier Z gauge trains. Exceptional quality, prices not tiny.
Written July 22, 2012
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RickCrescentCity_CA
Crescent City, CA451 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
We were in Medford on a Sunday so I did a search for the park. I was hoping it might have a Christmas theme going on since the grandsons like trains and we have never been in town on the right days. Google brought up a big page of info and showed it being open.
We found it right after posted open time but I was immediately suspicious. Not the right kind of cars in the lot but also bicycles and shabby looking people. We pulled in for a closer look and a guy about thirty ft away jumped out of his car giving us the stink eye and walking our way. I tried to discourage him by obviously looking over the park. He. Stopped short. And flipped. Me off. I don't care but I had my grandsons and I fall under HR218 but still wanted no trouble. Obviously a Google mistake and disappointment but even if the place was open, I would not have let the kids out of the car. I backed out to drive away and the tweeker was still giving the stink eye and flipping me off if I got a quick visual on him. Passed by a cluster of low life's at another car and Crack pipes were out and smoking.
This place does not look like a bad neighborhood and an expanding Fire Station is next door. BUT, if I ever try this again in the summer, I will have to get an entirely different impression in the parking lot before I would let the kids out or leave my vehicle unattended.
Too bad. I know good people must work to keep this place up.
We found it right after posted open time but I was immediately suspicious. Not the right kind of cars in the lot but also bicycles and shabby looking people. We pulled in for a closer look and a guy about thirty ft away jumped out of his car giving us the stink eye and walking our way. I tried to discourage him by obviously looking over the park. He. Stopped short. And flipped. Me off. I don't care but I had my grandsons and I fall under HR218 but still wanted no trouble. Obviously a Google mistake and disappointment but even if the place was open, I would not have let the kids out of the car. I backed out to drive away and the tweeker was still giving the stink eye and flipping me off if I got a quick visual on him. Passed by a cluster of low life's at another car and Crack pipes were out and smoking.
This place does not look like a bad neighborhood and an expanding Fire Station is next door. BUT, if I ever try this again in the summer, I will have to get an entirely different impression in the parking lot before I would let the kids out or leave my vehicle unattended.
Too bad. I know good people must work to keep this place up.
Written December 18, 2016
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pklayson
Medford, OR10 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
We accidentally went there before it was open, it was so scarry the homeless and the druggies, we wont even go back now.
Written September 3, 2018
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Stephen J
Fresno, CA15 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
This park is a fun, well planned park, It covers a few acres and had miniature train rides and lots of historic memorabilia. They have a snack bar with a good picnic area. My grandkids love this place, and it is a bargain when we see the kids get into the trains.
Written June 28, 2018
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CaboDiner
Medford, OR69 contributions
Dec 2012
The Railroad Park isn't open much due to the nature of it being a volunteer run operation. It is such a treat for the little ones, and I believe that the schedule is something like 2 Sundays a month during the Summer so check the schedule before going.
Written December 12, 2012
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sgstrauss1
Dallas, OR79 contributions
Sep 2017
tried several times to visit. could not getin. numerous people hanging around the parking lot and bushes.several law enforcement vehicles in the area.
Written February 19, 2018
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RCdeCruiser
Ashland, OR174 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
After living in the area for going on 35 years, we made our first visit to the Medford Railroad Park with two visiting grandchildren yesterday. What a wonderful place it is! They have probably 9 or 10 small gauge trains that are used to give rides to visitors, as well as a full-size speeder motorcar that runs on a shorter track. We rode the small gauge train for the approximately 10 minute tour around the property. There is also a rather large "island" in the middle of the park that is outfitted with many standard gauge trains running various tracks and many scale towns, mountains, etc. There are also a steam engine, several cabooses, and a couple of museums to explore. What a place to visit for all ages from young children (there is a Thomas train exclusively for children to ride) to elderly adults. The only thing needed is an interest in trains. And the best part??? -- It's free! There is no admission charge, though they do have many donation jars set up to allow folks to contribute to the maintenance, etc., should they so desire. The park is run strictly by volunteers from the Southern Oregon Live Steamers club, many of whom have their own locomotives there. The only down side is that the park is open only on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, currently from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you find yourself in Medford on the appropriate Sunday and have the interest in trains and time on your hands, I'd say this is a must-see!
Written July 27, 2015
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Barbara M
Central Point, Oregon, United States8 contributions
Oct 2012
The Medford Railroad Park is amazing! My family volunteer hours at the park each season. The park offers a wonderful community service as everyone that works there is not paid for their services. It provides hours of entertainment, education and fun to our local community. Train rides, hands on Thomas display for the kids, waterfalls, history and education center, and great food are some of the attractions! Everyone leaves the park with a smile on their face.
Written January 8, 2013
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Will the Park be open on Aug 31, or Sept 6, 2019?
Ken T
Medford, OR23 contributions
According to their web page "The park is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the second and fourth Sundays from April through October.".
Doesn't look like Aug 31st or September 6th it would be open.
Will you be open today the 5th Sunday of July? We are from Utah and we won’t be here the 2nd Sunday in August
Is the park open next Sunday with the minature train rides. 4th Sunday of February.
sp4301
Medford, OR1,913 contributions
Not yet, I believe the first operating weekend is April.
jamcam3365
Crescent City, CA1 contribution
will you be open on May 14 th, Mothers Day?
David R
Eugene, OR144 contributions
Yes, they will be open. No rain is predicted and temps in the high sixties expected, maybe even low 70's.
Jennifer S
McKinleyville, CA11 contributions
Is the park open Feb 20~21st 2016? If so the hours open?
Brandon G
63 contributions
The park is only open April thru October, 2nd and 4th Sundays, 11am-3pm.
Jennifer S
McKinleyville, CA11 contributions
Is the park open this weekend Feb 20-21st 2016? If so what are the hours?
LuvCHOCOL8
Medford, OR50 contributions
Hi there, I believe the park is open from April through October.
Jason916
Elk Grove, CA20 contributions
According to the information that I can find, this park is only open on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month? Is that the only times they are open? Or is it just free train rides on those dates and it's open generally every weekend. Thanks!
Currently the park is only open the 2nd & 4th Sunday. However this summer they are considering opening every weekend. It is fun anytime it is open.
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- Medford Railroad Park is open:
- Sun - Sun 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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- Hotels near Medford Railroad Park:
- (0.54 mi) Hampton Inn Medford
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- (0.38 mi) Red Roof Inn & Suites Medford - Airport
- (0.48 mi) Comfort Inn Medford North
- Restaurants near Medford Railroad Park:
- (0.23 mi) Red Lobster
- (0.29 mi) In-N-Out Burger
- (0.61 mi) Jasper's Cafe
- (0.43 mi) Elmer's Restaurant - Medford
- (0.30 mi) Wendy's
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