Irvine Park Railroad

Irvine Park Railroad - Train Rides and Other Attractions in Orange County

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 23:01:27 GMT

The train opens daily at 10:00 am.

Bike and paddleboat rentals open daily

at 10:00 am - click here for details.

We rent Party Pavilions for birthday parties and special events. We rent moon bounces too!

Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:25:51 GMT

2009 Christmas Train

It’s the season, once again, for Irvine Park Railroad’s annual Christmas Train. Come with family and friends and take this enchanting night ride through historic Irvine Regional Park to meet Santa Claus. The train will depart from the brightly-lit Train Station and drop passengers off at the North Pole. Children can share their wish list with Santa and have their photo taken with him too. You may take pictures with your personal camera or you may purchase a photo taken by Irvine Park Railroad.

After visiting with Santa, hop back aboard the train and enjoy the colorful Christmas lights and decorations, as well as the magical “Tunnel of Lights”, on the ride back to the Santa's Village.

Christmas Train tickets may be purchased online only beginning Monday, November 2nd, 2009. For Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Christmas Train, click here.

When visiting the Christmas Train, remember to dress warmly, bring a camera, and arrive early to avoid crowds. This is truly a Christmas event that you’ll remember for years to come!

To view pictures of last year’s Christmas Train, click here.

For an Irvine Park Railroad Christmas coloring page, please check back in early November. Children can color the page at home and enjoy it through the holiday season. And, for a Christmas wish list that children can print, fill out and bring to Irvine Park Railroad to share with Santa Claus, click here.

Activities

Christmas Train - 2009
$8.00 or 1 Christmas Train ticket per person — Children age 24 months and younger ride free.

2009 Dates	Hours
November 27th, 28th and 29th	5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
December 4th, 5th and 6th	5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
December 11th through 18th	5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
December 19th and 20th	2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
December 21st, 22nd, and 23rd	5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Christmas Train tickets may be purchased to board the train from:

•   5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
•   6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
•   7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
•   8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Get in line when it is your time to board the train. While waiting for your boarding time, there are many activities for children to enjoy in the Party Pavilions located next to the train station.

On Saturday, December 19th and Sunday December 20th only, the Christmas Train will open at 2:00 pm.

Important note: Regular train tickets, tokens, complimentary tickets, discount tickets, and/or coupons are not valid for the Christmas Train.

At this time, Christmas Train tickets are not sold by phone or online; click here for Christmas Train frequently asked questions.

Photos with Santa Claus
$10.00 per photo - $6.00 for each additinal photo. Cash Only.

Irvine Park Railroad will take a picture of your children with Santa Claus. Each 5' x 7' photo is presented in an Irvine Park Railroad boarder and will be available for pickup shortly after it is taken. Or, you may take pictures with your personal camera at no cost.

Santa Bounce House Jumper
1 ticket per child for 15 minutes of jump time.

Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Always a favorite with children, they’re sure to jump with joy in our Christmas bounce house. Children will jump and hop the night chill away.

Story Time with Mrs. Claus
Free for all visitors.

Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Mrs. Claus will entertain children by reading from books including “The Night Before Christmas”, “The Twelve Days of Christmas” and other Christmas favorites. She will also lead both children and adults in singing Christmas carols. When not on stage, Mrs. Claus is also available for pictures.

Christmas Cookie Decorating
1 ticket per person.

Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Children of all ages can be imaginative and use frosting, candy and other goodies to decorate a giant sugar cookie… a big, sweat treat for Christmas.

Christmas Carnival Games
1 ticket per child.

Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Children can try their luck at two Christmas carnival games located adjacent to the train station. Children who win will receive a small prize!

Great Food
Prices vary by item.

Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Enjoy all the favorites from hot dogs and hamburgers to cookies and freshly-popped popcorn. Hot chocolate, coffee and other snacks are available to purchase at both the train station and Santa’s Village.

Christmas Coloring Corner
Free for all visitors.

Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Children can sit down at one of the coloring corner tables and color a Christmas coloring page that can be taken home and displayed for all to see.

Picture Stands
Free for all visitors.

Create lasting memories by taking photos in the festive holiday picture stands. Children and adults can pose together in a picture stand too!

Free Train Tickets

To receive 2 FREE regular train tickets, email us a copy of your favorite “Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train” picture. The free train tickets are not valid for the Christmas Train and only 1 picture per family may be submitted. Pictures will become the property of Irvine Park Railroad and may be posted on www.irvineparkrailroad.com.

Email pictures to info@irvineparkrailroad.com and be sure to include your name and mailing address in the email. Please allow 2 weeks to receive your train tickets by US mail.

Parking Information
Free for all visitors.

Parking at Irvine Regional Park is FREE after 5:00 pm. For detailed parking information and fees, click here.


Kris Kringle takes a break from Santa's Workshop at the North Pole to share in the fun and entertainment for all! Irvine Park Railroad is the perfect location for a Christmas party or gathering.	Good 'ol St. Nick rides Santa's sleigh to Irvine Park Railroad for a Christmas festival and show that is enjoyed by all. Irvine Park Railroad is a winter festival enjoyed by children big and small. Merry Xmas to all!

School Pumpkin Patch Packages

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:14:20 GMT

Package #1	Package #2
Train Ride Pumpkin Bottle of Water	Train Ride Pumpkin Bottle of Water Hay Ride
$7 per Child	$9 per Child

Package #3	Package #4
Train Ride Pumpkin Bottle of Water Bounce House	Train Ride, Pumpkin, Bottle of Water, Hay Ride and Moonbounce for a *super pumpkin package!*
$10 per Child	$12 per Child

Teachers are FREE!
Adults are $3 per person.

we require a minimum of 20 paid attendees per group

Schedule Your School or Group Today!

By Scheduling your school or group ahead of time, you can have access to one of our Party Pavilions FREE for lunch and activities. The Party Pavilions can be used only on the day you have booked your school or group to visit the pumpkin patch.

FREE Activities!
Hay maze, haunted house, antique tractors and farm equipment, picture stands, hay pyramid and a lot more!

Things to know:

Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your start time; a late arrival may result in a shorter tour time.
The group tour will last approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hour, depending on the package purchased.
We suggest children wear matching shirts to more easily identify the children in your group.
Please have children wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe-shoes as they will be playing in the pumpkin patch.
There is no drinking fountain inside of the pumpkin patch; each paying child will receive a bottle of water after they receive their pumpkin. The water bottles will be available in the shaded picnic area where your group can enjoy snacks, lunch and games.
There is a restroom conveniently located at the end of the parking lot. We require one of your chaperones to accompany all children to and from the restrooms.

Please note that we will contact the Field Trip Coordinator by email the week prior to the scheduled visit as a reminder of the event. We will also include tips and reminders.

We want all visitors to have the best experience while out at Irvine Park Railroad's Pumpkin Patch. If there is anything that we can assist you with, please contact us via email at info@irvineparkrailroad.com or by phone at (714) 997-3968.

For more information or to make a reservation
please call us at (714) 997-3968

Irvine Park Railroad Events and Coupons

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:20:18 GMT

Irvine Park Railroad offers several activities and special events year round. These events were created to give both children and adults even more reasons to visit Irvine Regional Park for a fun-filled day.

Irvine Park Railroad offers special discounts, offers and promotions to our customers. To sign up for our eNewsletter today, click here.

Remember to print the coupons that are displayed on our site. There is a coupon for a discount on train tickets during your next weekday trip to Irvine Park Railroad and coupons good for purchases in the gift shop and snack bar. There are coupons for paddle boat and bike rentals too!

Irvine Park Railroad Coupons

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:14:49 GMT

Company Picnic Specialists

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:50:12 GMT

Irvine Park Railroad offers full-service catering for your special event, birthday party, company picnic, reunion or group meeting. Complete catering services include:

Custom Menus
Activities
Concessions
Games
Entertainment

For your convenience, Irvine Park Railroad will secure your specific site and provide all necessary permits, parking passes and directional signage for your event.

There is a minimum of 80 people for catered events.

For detailed information on catering services, including menu options, please call us at (714) 997-3968 or click here.

Company Picnic Specialists

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:56:26 GMT

Irvine Park Railroad offers full-service catering for your special event, birthday party, company picnic, reunion or group meeting. Complete catering services include:

Custom Menus
Activities
Concessions
Games
Entertainment

For your convenience, Irvine Park Railroad will secure your specific site and provide all necessary permits, parking passes and directional signage for your event.

For detailed information on catering services, including menu options, please click here.

There is a minimum of 80 people for catered events.

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Irvine Park Railroad Gift Shop

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:02:28 GMT

Come visit the Gift Shop located at the Irvine Park Train Station. This is the only gift shop inside of Irvine Regional Park! We have train toys, t-shirts, whistles, balloons, books and much more!

There are plenty of train items to browse and we are sure that you and your children will find the perfect souvenir to take home.

The gift shop is open daily (weather permitting).

Company Profile

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:59:27 GMT

Irvine Park Railroad
Founded April 1996

Vision Statement

To be recognized as Orange Counties premier park destination for families.

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Mission Statement

To provide excellent customer service up and beyond the expectation of our visitors to Irvine Regional Park. Ensuring that our customers take away �memories of their lifetime� that makes them want to return to Irvine Park.
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Irvine Park Railroad Anniversary Celebration

Tue, 9 Jun 2009 23:38:48 GMT

2010 Anniversary Celebration Dates!

Saturday February 27th and Sunday February 28th, 2010

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

To celebrate our 14th year of business and to show our appreciation to all our loyal customers...
we’re rolling back to our original 1996 prices!

Visit our Photo Gallery to see pictures of this year's Anniversary Celebration!

$2.00 Train Rides

$2.00 Hot Dogs & Sodas

*Dicounts only available at Train Station Snack Bar

$2.00 Bounce House Tickets

$2.00 Face Painting

$2.00 Ice Cream

FREE Irvine Park Railroad Balloons and and Balloon Animals.

And, stop by the Outdoor Snack Bar to pick up some great treats!

Popcorn and cotton candy... $2.00 each!

**Park Entry Fee is $5.00 Per Vehicle**

Important Note: Coupons, discounts and any other promotions are not valid on the anniversary celebration dates.

For more information, please call (714)997-3968.

Easter Eggstravaganza

Tue, 9 Jun 2009 23:37:34 GMT

Irvine Park Railroad Easter Video from Irvine Park Railroad on Vimeo.

Mark Your Calendar -- 2010 Easter Eggstravaganza Dates!

The Easter Eggstravaganza will run DAILY beginning

March 20th through April 3rd, 2010.

Note: Irvine Regional Park and Irvine Park Railroad will be open on Easter Sunday but the Easter Eggstravaganza Events will not be open on Easter Sunday.

This event will be held inside of Locomotive Loop… just behind the train station.

For a special offer good on weekday photos with the Easter bunny, click here.

To view pictures of this year's Easter Eggstravaganza, visit our Photo Gallery.

For Irvine Regional Park parking information, click here.

Tickets - $4.00 each

Book of 15 Tickets - $45.00 ($15.00 Savings)

ACTIVITIES:

Easter Egg Hunt
1 Ticket per Child

Weekends:

Ages	Times
2 – 4 years	10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00
5 – 7 years	10:30, 12:30, 2:30, 4:30
2 – 12 years	11:30, 1:30, 3:30 ALL AGES

Weekdays:
Times: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00

*Ages will be seperated appropriately.

This exciting Easter egg hunt will include eggs filled with candy, stickers, free train tickets, and more! Children will be separated by age group for each Easter egg hunt. Each Easter egg hunt will be limited to a certain number of children so that all children can find Easter eggs. Children may bring their own Easter basket or Irvine Park Railroad will offer Easter baskets available for purchase. Plan to arrive early for this popular event.

Important Note: Easter egg hunts may sell out… plan to arrive early and receive a wristband for a specific time.

Meet the Easter Bunny
$10.00 per Photo - Cash Only

Weekends: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Weekdays: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

For the cost of $10.00, children can meet and have their photo taken with the Easter bunny. Each additional photo is $6.00. The pictures taken with the Easter bunny can be picked up at Irvine Park Railroad as you leave Locomotive Loop.

Train Rides
1 Ticket per Person

Weekends: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Weekdays: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Both children and adults can enjoy a 12-minute ride through Irvine Regional Park. The engineer will narrate the train ride and point out areas of interest inside of the park… including the 300 year old historic oak grove, lakes, and historic landmarks. You may also see a bunny or two along the way!

Moon Bounce
1 Ticket per Child

Weekends: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Weekdays: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Children can enjoy 15 minutes of jump time in the bounce house. This is an activity children of all ages enjoy as they tumble, jump, and hippity hop with excitement.

Hay Ride

1 Ticket per Person

Weekends: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Weekdays: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

The hay ride has fast become a favorite activity for both children and adults. Take a 15-minute ride through Irvine Regional Park and enjoy the beautiful scenery… including beautiful Spring flowers, oak trees sprouting new growth, baby wild life, lush green meadows, and more.

Great Food
Prices Vary By Item

Weekends: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Weekdays: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Enjoy all the favorites from hot dogs and hamburgers to cotton candy and freshly-popped popcorn. Plan on a picnic lunch inside of the the park... there are plenty of shade-covered benches to enjoy a fun Easter picnic with friends and family.

Picture Stands

FREE for All Visitors

Weekends: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Weekdays: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Use your own camera and take pictures at one of the many Irvine Park Railroad picture stands located throughout Locomotive Loop. Pictures are sure to create lasting memories of family and friends this Easter season.

Carnival Games

1 Ticket per Child

Weekends: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Weekdays: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

With 1 ticket, children can try their luck at two carnival-style Easter games. That’s a lot of fun AND two chances to win a prize.

Face Painting

2 Tickets per Person

Weekends: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Weekdays: CLOSED

Always a favorite activity for children of all ages, a skilled face painter will turn a child’s face into something creative and fun… a bunny rabbit, chick, Easter egg, or other imaginative expression of Easter time.

Other Irvine Regional Park Activities and Concessions

While you’re at the park enjoying the spectacular Easter event, enjoy the many other activities and concessions inside of Irvine Regional Park:

Bike Rentals
Paddleboat Rentals
Pony Rides
The Orange County Zoo
Full Snack Bars with Hot Food and Cold Drinks


Bike Rentals $14.00 per hour	The OC Zoo $2.00 per person aged 3+	Paddle Boat Rentals $10.00 per half hour


Cold Drinks	Pony Rides

Important

Event and Easter Activities Reminders

The Easter egg hunts start promptly at the times indicated. This event at Irvine Regional Park is one of the most popular Easter events in Orange County. Plan to arrive early.
The Easter egg hunts are for children ages 2 to 12.
Be sure to bring your own Easter basket(s) for the Easter egg hunt. Irvine Park Railroad will offer Easter baskets for sale.
The Easter train is for children of all ages as well as adults.

Please call (714) 997-3968 or click here if you have any questions.

*Important Note: Coupons, discounts and any other promotions are not valid for the Easter Eggstravaganza dates and are not valid to receive a wrist band to enter the Easter egg hunt.

**All activities are not included with Easter egg hunt and subject to fee**

Pumpkin Patch

Tue, 9 Jun 2009 22:27:08 GMT

Irvine Park Railroad's Pumpkin Patch is fun for the entire family! Come out and enjoy the many activities for kids of all ages. The Pumpkin Patch is located just behind the Train Station and admission is FREE! Please note that a gate entrance fee will be charged by the County of Orange for each vehicle that enters Irvine Regional Park.

To celebrate the Halloween season, every child that brings a colored Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch coloring page to the train station will receive an Irvine Park Railroad giveaway. The coloring page will be available on September 15th.

For a coupon good toward the purchase of any pumpkin priced at $10.00 or more, click here to visit the Irvine Park Railroad coupon page.

2009 PUMPKIN PATCH DATES

September 19th - November 1st, 2009

Open 7 Days a Week (weather permitting)

Weekdays: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Weekends: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tickets: $4.00 each ● 12 months and younger FREE!

Book of 15 Tickets: $45.00 ● $15.00 Savings!

Irvine Park Railroad offers school and group

Pumpkin Patch tours... ideal for a field trip.

For pricing and other information,

please call (714) 997-3968.

Pick Your Perfect Pumpkin
Pumpkin prices are based on size.

Weekends: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Weekdays: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Take as much time as you'd like to find the perfect pumpkin. The Pumpkin Patch, located in Locomotive Loop just behind the Train Station, is filled with thousands of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes. The cost of the pumpkins is based on size. The Pumpkin Patch is complete with Halloween décor and a farm house feel... and, makes an ideal setting for taking pictures!

Train Rides
1 ticket per person ● Children 12 months and younger ride FREE.

Weekends: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Weekdays: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

This 12-minute train ride, a lot of fun for both children and adults, takes passengers on a scenic ride through beautiful Irvine Regional Park. You're sure to find the perfect pumpkin as the train circles Locomotive Loop and the Pumpkin Patch. All of our Halloween events are fun for all!

Hay Ride
1 ticket per person ● Children 12 months and younger ride FREE.

Weekends: 10:00am - 5:00 pm
Weekdays: 10:00am - 4:00 pm

Come aboard our hay wagon pulled by a John Deere tractor for a 20-minute ride through Irvine Regional Park. As you sit on top of hay bales in the wagon, you'll be able to view some of the most beautiful park scenery in Orange County.

John Deere Tractor Racers
1 ticket per child ● Children ages 3 – 7.

Weekends: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Weekdays: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

This attraction is great for any child up for the challenge of peddling a John Deere tractor racer around a safe and fun obstacle course. The tractor racers are a true-to-life replica of real tractors!

Halloween Bounce House Jumper
1 ticket per child for 15 minutes of jump time.

Weekends: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Weekdays: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Children will have a blast as they jump for joy in the pumpkin bounce house. The pumpkin bounce house is truly one of the most popular Pumpkin Patch activities.

Face Painting (Weekends Only)

2 tickets per face painting.

Weekends: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Weekdays: CLOSED

Every Saturday and Sunday, a skilled artist will turn visitor's faces into something sweet or scary. Witches, pumpkins, ghosts and more... face painting is another favorite Pumpkin Patch activity!

Carnival Games

1 ticket per person.

Weekends: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Weekdays: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

With 1 ticket, children can try their luck at two carnival-style Halloween games. That’s a lot of fun AND two chances to win a prize.

Great Food
Prices vary by item.

Weekends: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Weekdays: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Enjoy all the favorites from hot dogs and hamburgers to cotton candy and freshly-popped popcorn. Plan on a picnic lunch inside of the Pumpkin Patch... there are plenty of shade-covered benches to enjoy a picnic.

Haunted House
Free for all Pumpkin Patch visitors.

Weekends: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Weekdays: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The spooky haunted house is not too spooky for even the youngest Pumpkin Patch visitors.

Giant Hay Maze
Free for all Pumpkin Patch visitors.

Weekends: 10:00 - 5:00 pm

Weekdays: 10:00 - 4:00 pm

Both children and adults are sure to have fun navigating through the giant hay maze. Bales of hay are stacked at different heights... and, you must use your intuition to work your way through the winding paths to get to the end of the maze.

Picture Stands
Free for all Pumpkin Patch visitors.

Weekends: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Weekdays: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Create lasting memories by taking photos in the festive, fall picture stands. Children and adults can pose together in a picture stand too!

Guess The Weight of the Giant Pumpkin
Free for all individuals who have an email address.

Guess the weight of the giant pumpkin and the winner will take the pumpkin home! In order to enter the contest, a valid email address must be provided. The winner will be notified by email.

Costume Day
Free for all children age 12 and younger.

Every child that wears a costume to the Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, October 31st will receive a FREE Irvine Park Railroad prize! The costume day is just one of Irvine Park Railroad's many Halloween activities that are fun for all children.

Pony Rides(Closed Mondays)
$4.00 per child.

Weekends: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Weekdays: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm CLOSED MONDAYS

A visit to the Pumpkin Patch will be complete when your child saddles up to ride the walking or trotting ponys. The ponys, located next to the Train Station, are a lot of fun for children to ride.

Orange County Zoo
$2.00 per person ● Children 2 years and younger enter FREE.

Weekends: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Weekdays: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Visit the Orange County Zoo that over 100 animals native to Southern California call home. There is a petting zoo, too, an ideal activity for young children. The zoo is a 5-minute walk from the Pumpkin Patch.

Paddle Boats
$10.00 per half hour ● Open weekends only.

Weekends: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Weekdays: CLOSED

Have fun taking the paddle boats onto the lake. Older children and adults can paddle at your leisure while enjoying the great lakeside scenery. Open weekends only from September 8, 2009 through June 17, 2010.

Bikes
$14.00 per hour ● Open weekends only.

Weekends: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Weekdays: CLOSED

Enjoy biking around beautiful Irvine Regional Park on our tandem bikes, side-by-side bikes or single rider bikes. Open weekends only from September 8, 2009 through June 17, 2010.

For Irvine Regional Park parking fees, click here.

FAQ

Sat, 6 Jun 2009 22:02:09 GMT

Here are some frequently asked questions about Irvine Park Railroad:

Q: Are there restrooms located at the train station?

A: Yes. The restrooms are conveniently located at the end of the parking lot directly between Party Pavilion B and Party Pavilion C. The restrooms are the large, red building with the white ramp.

Q: If rented, how long do you have use of a Party Pavilion, Locomotive Loop or Sycamore Hill?

A: The group area is yours all day from the time the park opens until the time the park closes. The times change depending on season; please confirm the park hours prior to your event.

Q: Is there a difference between Party Pavilion A, B, C, D?

A: No. All the Party Pavilions have the same amenities and are located in the same area. Please see Train Station Map.

Q: Can I hold an area without paying for it? Are rental fees refundable?

A: Irvine Park Railroad requires that an area rental be paid for in full at the time the reservation is made in order to guarantee the area. Only when an area is paid for will it be reserved. Dates may not be changes if it is within 45 days of your original event date; Irvine Park Railroad needs time to re-rent the area. Refunds are only given if it is raining on the day of your event.

Q: Can my guests just add Train or Pony Tokens to my tab throughout the day?

A: No. Only the person who rented the Party Area may add tokens to the tab. They are also the only ones to recieve the discount on Train Tokens.

Q: If I have a party in an unreserved area of the park, and I rented a moonbounce, how do you know where to set it up?

A: Once you have selected and set up your group area, come to the train station ticket window to let Irvine Park Railroad the location of your event. We will promptly set up the moonbounce in that location.

Q: Why do I need a Public Property Permit?

A: The Public Property Permit is required for any outside vending company that will be entering the park including a catering service vendor (even if the vendor is simply dropping off food), moonbounce, clown, magician, animal show, etc. For more detailed information on Public Property Permits, call the County Permit Office at (714) 834-5707.

Bikes & Paddle Boats

Wed, 27 May 2009 23:37:12 GMT

Irvine Park Rentals are located in the historic old Boathouse by the lake. These rentals are great for kids as well as those young at heart.

Rentals are open daily at 10:00 am.

Hours:

May 25th – August 24th (Summer Season):

Open 7 days a week

10:00 am –4:00 pm (Monday through Friday)

10:00 am – 5:00pm (Saturday and Sunday)

August 25th – May 24th (Off Season):
Weekends and Holidays Only

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE: The last rental goes out ½ hour before closing time.

Prices:

Tandem Bike Rentals: $14.00 per hour

Side by Side Bike Rentals: $14.00 per hour

Single Rider Bike: $10.00 per hour

Paddle Boat Rentals: $10.00 per ½ hour

**A valid Driver’s License is required for each rental as the deposit**

For questions or complete information, please call (714)997-3636.

Irvine Park Rentals
1 Irvine Park Rd.
Orange, CA 92869

Locomotive Loop

Wed, 27 May 2009 10:04:32 GMT

Locomotive Loop is located directly behind the Train Station. If you have a child that is crazy about Trains, this would be the perfect spot for their next Birthday Party! This spot is also ideal for larger group events.

Starting Price: $325.00

Locomotive Loop is only available:

February - August

*Please see Party Packages for more options

This area includes:

12 Picnic Tables
15’ x 15’ Moonbounce
1 Large BBQ
2 Trash Cans
4 Electrical Outlets

This area seats approximately 110 people

Locomotive Loop comes complete with your choice of Party Package 2 or 4 ONLY

*You receive $1.00 off each train ticket when booking one of these areas*

Locomotive Loop is by reservation only and can only be held when paid for in full. Please remember this area is very popular and usually book 3-4 months in advance.

Please note that all outside vendors must obtain a Public Property Permit from the County of Orange for the following activities: Catering, Moonbounces, clowns, face painters, animal shows, or any other activity in which any outside vendor is entering Irvine Regional Park. The permit must be obtained 30 days prior to the event. Please contact OC Parks Permits at (949) 585-6430 or (949) 585-6429 OR visit www.ocparks.com/permits for more information.

Party Pavilions

Tue, 26 May 2009 22:26:53 GMT

We have four party areas located next to the Train Station called Party Pavilions.

These areas are available to rent year round and are perfect for any type of birthday party, family reunion, special occasion or corporate event.


Party Pavilion A	Party Pavilion B


Party Pavilion C	Party Pavilion D

Starting Price: $175.00

*Please see Party Packages for more options

These areas include:

8 picnic tables
2 BBQ’s
2 Trash Cans
4 Electrical Outlets

The Party Pavilions seat approximately 80 people and can come complete with Party Packages 1-4

You receive $1.00 off each train ticket when booking one of these areas

The Party Pavilions are by reservation only and can only be held when paid for in full. Please remember these pavilions are very popular and book 3-4 months in advance.

Please read FAQ and all Rules and Regulations before calling to make a reservation.

Please note that all outside vendors must obtain a Public Property Permit from the County of Orange for the following activities: Catering, Moonbounces, clowns, face painters, animal shows, or any other activity in which an outside vendor is entering Irvine Regional Park. The permit must be obtained 30 days prior to the event. Please contact OC Parks Permits at (949) 585-6430 or (949) 585-6429 OR visit www.ocparks.com/permits for more information.

Irvine Park Railroad offers special weekday Party Pavilion package discounts. For additional information, please contact us by phone.

Moonbounce Rentals

Tue, 26 May 2009 22:23:37 GMT

Irvine Park Railroad offers Moonbounce Rentals for activities such as birthday parties, company picnics, church picnics and so much more. Three different sizes of Moonbounces are available and can accommodate children of all ages. Moonbounce rentals can be yours from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm inside Irvine Regional Park.

Each Moonbounce holds between 6-10 kids at one time.

This all depends on the age and size of kids.

15' x 15' Moon Bounces
$165.00
$150.00 w/Area Rental


Train	Dinosaur	Princess Castle	Purple Dinosaur

3-in-1 Moon Bounces
$225.00
$200.00 w/Area Rental


Princess Castle	Wild West

Giant 3-in-1
$375.00
$325.00 w/Area Rental

Giant 3-in-1

All prices include full set up, a generator (if needed), and the required Public Property Permit ($65.00 fee). We accept cash, Visa or MasterCard.

Moonbounces can be rented for locations such as Party Pavilions, Sycamore Hill, Locomotive Loop, any of the Four Group Areas that can be reserved through the county as well as other locations inside of Irvine Regional Park.

We DO NOT rent Moonbounces for locations outside Irvine Regional Park.

Please note that all outside vendors must obtain a Public Property Permit from the County of Orange for the following activities: Catering, Moonbounces, clowns, face painters, animal shows, or any other activity in which a fee is paid to the vendor. The permit must be obtained 30 days prior to the event. Please contact OC Parks Permits at (949) 585-6430 or (949) 585-6429 OR visit www.ocparks.com/permits for more information.

To check availability, or to make a reservation, please call Irvine Park Railroad at (714)997-3968.

Irvine Park Railroad Partner Links

Fri, 15 May 2009 22:29:39 GMT

Visit Irvine Park Railroad’s partner sites:

Company Picnic Specialists

OC Parks

OC Family

OC Parks - The Orange County Zoo

CT Riding

Parenting OC

Denver Rails

Pumpkin Patches and More

Tours.com

Rules and Regulations

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:11:12 GMT

Irvine Park Railroad event area rules and regulations are as follows:

Area rental fees are non-refundable unless it is raining on the day of your event.
Irvine Regional Park entrance fees are the responsibility of park visitors. Entrance fees are governed by the County of Orange. Irvine Park Railroad does not govern the park entrance fee and is not responsible for paying these fees.
You may pre-purchase parking passes for your guests in advance for your event. You may purchases parking passes from Irvine Park Railroad. The County of Orange will no longer keep parking tallies or give out parking passes of any kind.
Irvine Park Railroad cannot reserve parking for any event held at a Party Pavilion. We encourage you and your guests to arrive at the park early to secure a parking spot near the Party Pavilions. We strongly encourage you to arrive especially early on weekends and holidays.
Party Pavilion guests must use the main entrance at all times. Crossing train tracks to enter the Party Pavilions is prohibited.
Organized or team games, for example baseball, volleyball and golf, are prohibited.
Waterslides, pools or use of sprinklers are prohibited.
Amplified sound, for example, DJs and karaoke machines, are prohibited.
Alcohol is prohibited. Groups that use alcohol will be cited and evicted from the park.
Please note: Only the person in charge of the party may redeem the discount for train tickets for their guests.
The Party Pavilion must be cleaned of party decorations and trash after your event. Trash cans are conveniently located in each Pavilion. If it is necessary for Irvine Park Railroad to clean your Party Pavilion, you will be charged a $50.00 cleaning fee.

Sycamore Hill

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:10:28 GMT

Sycamore Hill is located near the entrance of the park. A softball field, playground, volleyball court and restrooms are all conveniently located close by. This gated in area is just a five minute walk from the Train Station and available to rent year round.


Sycamore Hill Inside	Sycamore Hill Inside

Starting Price: $175.00

*Please see Party Packages for more options

This area includes:

12 picnic tables
2 BBQ’s
2 Trash Cans
4 Electrical Outlets

Sycamore Hill seats approximately 150 people and can come complete with Party Packages 1-2

You receive $1.00 off each train ticket when booking one of these areas

The Party Pavilions are by reservation only and can only be held when paid for in full. Please remember these are very popular and book 3-4 months in advance.

Please note that all outside vendors must obtain a Public Property Permit from the County of Orange for the following activities: Catering, Moonbounces, clowns, face painters, animal shows, or any other activity in which any outside vendor is entering Irvine Regional Park. The permit must be obtained 30 days prior to the event. For additional permit information please contact The County Permit Office at (714)834-2996.

Irvine Park Railroad offers special weekday Party Pavilion package discounts. For additional information,
click here.