Things to Do

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park with kids.

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is the kind of place children remember: a small-scale train that loops through the park, a carousel, model railroads and open lawns. It is free to enter and easy to fit into a family morning.

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The basics

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
EntryFree
Rides$3 each; children 2 and under free
All-day wristband$12
Ride hours (Oct to Dec)9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ClosedThanksgiving and Christmas Day

Prices and hours from the park’s official site, checked October 2026. Hours change by season.

Where to stay

Paradise Reserve has six bedrooms for up to 16 guests, five of them king suites with their own bathroom, plus a pool and spa, a golf simulator, a putting green and a pickleball court. Events and parties are not permitted at the house, and quiet hours apply.

Frequently asked questions

Is McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park free?

Entry is free. Train and carousel rides are $3 each, and children two and under ride free.

What are the hours?

From October to December, rides run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check the official site for other months.

When is the park closed?

Only on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Prices and hours from the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park official site, checked October 2026.

Your Home Base

Stay at Paradise Reserve.

Six bedrooms, a heated pool and spa, pickleball court, golf simulator, and putting green: the perfect retreat after a day exploring Scottsdale.

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