Watkins Regional Park train, carousel, and Wizard of Oz playground

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🚂 Train · Upper Marlboro

3 hours · $ · No reservation needed

age fit

0–1 yr

★ 5.0

1–3 yrs

★ 5.0

3–5 yrs

★ 5.0

5–10 yrs

★ 5.0

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About 45 min drive
From Rockville · Parking: Free lot inside the park
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Stroller-friendly
Flat surfaces — bring the stroller
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Some shade
Great on sunny days · Good on cool days · Handles heat
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Typical visit: 3 hours
Best seasons: Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter

This big Prince George's County park puts everything kids love in one place: a large Wizard of Oz-themed playground, a miniature train, the 1905 Chesapeake carousel, the free Old Maryland Farm animal area, and mini golf, plus the drive-through Festival of Lights in December.

💡 Tips

The train and carousel run on weekends spring through fall, $ range per ride; check the PG Parks website. The farm animals are livelier in the morning. The Festival of Lights charges per car, from after Thanksgiving to New Year's.

What this place offers

✓miniature train

✓antique carousel

✓Oz playground

✓farm animals

✓mini golf

✓restrooms

✓holiday light drive

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This weekend's weather in Upper Marlboro

Forecast at the destination itself (coast and hills often differ from home)

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Sat 10/17

Showers · 46–61°F · 59% rain

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Sun 10/18

Sunny · 43–62°F · 4% rain

Location

Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Watkins Regional Park train, carousel, and Wizard of Oz playground

🚂 Train · Upper Marlboro

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