Irvine Park Railroad

Pumpkin Patch

Thu, 9 Oct 2008 09:00:45 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 magnet. For the coloring page, click here.

September 20th - November 2nd

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 or click here.

Pick Your Perfect Pumpkin

Pumpkin prices are based on size.
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.
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.
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.
This new attraction for 2008 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.

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.
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!

Great Food

Prices vary by item.
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.
The spooky haunted house is not too spooky for even the youngest Pumpkin Patch visitors.

Giant Hay Maze

Free for all Pumpkin Patch visitors.
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.

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 25th will receive a FREE Irvine Park Railroad goodie bag! 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.
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)

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.
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.

Bikes

$14.00 per hour ● open weekends only.
Enjoy biking around beautiful Irvine Regional Park on our tandem bikes, side-by-side bikes or single rider bikes. Open weekends only.

For Irvine Regional Park parking fees, click here.

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

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:20:36 GMT

THE PUMPKIN PATCH IS OPEN!

Train rides, pumpkins, haunted house, hay rides, picture stands, a pumpkin bounce house, face painting and a lot of other great activities that are fun for children and adults. For complete details, including a list of all Pumpkin Patch activities, click here!

Irvine Park Railroad Partner Links

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:03:22 GMT

Visit Irvine Park Railroad’s partner sites:

www.companypicnicspecialists.com/

www.ocparks.com/irvinepark

www.ocparks.com/oczoo

www.ctriding.com

www.anaheimoc.org

www.oczoo.com

www.parentingoc.com

www.abouttrain.com

www.denverrails.com

www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org

www.ocfamily.com

www.tours.com

Parties & Moon Bounces

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:34:06 GMT

Irvine Park Railroad offers a range of party areas and moon bounces that are available by reservation only. These locations are perfect for any type of event, large or small.

Kids and adults enjoy coming out to picturesque Irvine Regional Park and having birthday parties, company picnics, family reunions, church parties and even fundraising events. The spot is yours all day and with so many attractions inside Irvine Regional Park it’s hard to go home! Visit the entire site for great party and event ideas.

Please be sure check out all the information and packages before calling to book your next event at Irvine Regional Park!

All of the areas are very popular and rent on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend booking the location you desire 3-4 months in advance of your event date. Locations are held only when paid for in full. There are no refunds unless it is raining on the day of your event.

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

Irvine Park Railroad Children's Coloring Page

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 23:53:41 GMT

Every child that brings the colored Pumpkin Patch coloring page to the Train Station

will receive a FREE Irvine Park Railroad magnet.

To print the coloring page, click here.

Sycamore Hill

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:34:14 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: $150.00

*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.

Party Pavilions

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:33:30 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: $150.00

*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. 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.

Bikes & Paddle Boats

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:00:47 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.

Hours:

August 25th – June 17th (OFF Season):
Weekends & Holidays Only

10:00 am- 4:00 pm

June 16th – August 24th (Summer Season):
Open 7 days a week

10:00 am - 4:00 pm (Monday-Friday)

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

PLEASE NOTE: 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

Christmas Train

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:13:44 GMT

Tis’ the season, once again for Irvine Park Railroad’s annual Christmas Train. Come with family and friends to take this enchanting night ride through historic Irvine Regional Park to meet Santa Claus. The train will depart from the brightly-lit station house and drop passengers off at Santa’s Village. While waiting to meet Santa, visitors may purchase coffee, hot chocolate, freshly-popped popcorn or cookies from the elf house snack bar.

Once with Santa, children can express their wish list to him, or Santa can retrieve your child’s letter that was mailed to him in care of Irvine Park Railroad. Remember to bring your camera to capture the memorable moments of Santa Claus with you and your family. You may take pictures with your personal camera at no cost or Irvine Park Railroad can provide a Polaroid picture for the cost of $5.00 per picture. After visiting with Santa, hop back aboard the train and enjoy the colorful Christmas lights and decorations, as well as our magical “Tunnel of Lights”, on the ride back to the station house.

Dates:	November 28th, 29th, & 30th December 5th, 6th, & 7th December 12th – 23rd
Hours:	5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Cost:	$8.00 per person Children 24 months and younger are FREE Important note: Tokens, discount tickets, and/or coupons are not valid for the Christmas Train.
Parking:	FREE after 5:00 pm
Things to Remember:	1. Dress warmly 2. Bring your camera and film 3. Arrive early to avoid crowds 4. A full kitchen menu is available at Train Station

Want Free Train Tickets?

Please send us a copy of your favorite “Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train” picture and you will receive two (2) FREE regular train tickets. The free tickets are not valid for the Christmas Train. Your picture may be posted on the Irvine Park Railroad web site. Please note that all pictures will become the property of Irvine Park Railroad.

Only one (1) picture per family may be submitted for free tickets.

Please mail pictures to:

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