Old Poway Park
Poway, CA
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.8(1,541 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+
Happening near here
- Poway Days Rotary ParadePoway · 1 miFree
- Alley Cat Art FestEl Cajon · 13 mi
- Poway Farmers MarketPoway · <1 mi · 8am–1pmFree
- Santee Certified Farmers MarketSantee · 10 mi · 3pm–7pmFree
14134 Midland Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USA
Hours via Google — confirm before a special trip.
Free entry; train rides a few dollars per person
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What visitors say
- 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.
7 months ago
- Ryan E★★★★★
We went to Old Poway Park on Saturday to enjoy the farmer's market as well taking a ride on the train. They have an annual family membership for only $50. Perfect if you have littles that enjoy trains.
6 months ago
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