Old Poway Park
Poway, CA
Free entry; train rides a few dollars per person
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.8(1,548 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
A small steam train circles the park on weekend mornings, with tickets at the station and a free rail museum alongside. A farmers market runs Saturdays. There is a restaurant on site, picnic benches and grills, and holiday events through the year. Train days vary, so check before setting out.
A charming turn-of-the-century town square where kids can ride a real vintage train and a hand-car on weekends. Come Saturday morning to pair the train with the farmers market (8am–1pm) for produce, kettle corn and live music. The grassy grounds and historic buildings make an easy, low-cost outing even when the train isn't running.
Good for
- Ages 10+
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14134 Midland Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USA
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What visitors say
- David Currie★★★★★
Great fun for kids and big kids alike. Although we were disappointed not to be travelling on the steam train (it was booked for a private function later) the trolley car journey twice round the loop was very enjoyable
2 months ago
- Doug Rosson★★★★★
Cool little park. They have a handful of bbq setups with a good amount of benches. There is a pathway that goes around and it's just got a chill vibe. There is a restaurant that I have ate at before and it's pretty good. I believe train still runs on the weekend mornings. It worth going and checking it out.
8 months ago
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