Train enthusiasts, get ready to mark your calendars. Molalla Train Park is a miniature train park offering free rides all summer long. This family-friendly destination makes for the perfect weekend adventure. Whether you’re young, or just young at heart, a ride around the Molalla Train Park is sure to put a smile on your face. Keep scrolling for more details.
Located in Clackamas County, the Molalla Train Park is a fun-filled parkland that the whole family will love.
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During the summer months, seven miniature trains take visitors for 10-minute rides on the rails.
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The park sprawls over four acres, so you can see a variety of sights during your ride.
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For starters, you’ll travel over a charming little bridge.
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Then, you’ll pass through a shady forest, taking in views of the lake fountain along the way.
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There’s even a miniature lumber mill, complete with smoke stacks and timber.
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After your ride comes to an end, stop by the Shady Dell Station for snacks and drinks.
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The nearby picnic area is the perfect spot to end a day at the train park.
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The park opens the first weekend of May and runs through the last Sunday in October. Entrance to the park is free on Sundays.
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Molalla Train Park located at 31803 S Shady Dell Rd., Molalla, OR 97038.
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