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Birthday parties, a picnic, or other event at Iron Horse Park.
For something really different, why not host your child's next birthday party, or a picnic, or other event at Ironhorse park? We are opening our park for this type of event again this year as these parties are becoming more and more popular every year.

All parties must be held on one of our public run days, which are every Sunday during our run season (mid May to mid October). Two timeslots are available for parties. One is 11:00 AM to 1:00PM and the other is 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. You will supply the food, cake and drinks and in return you will have access to our parks facilities for up to 30 guests, which includes:
 
  • The use of picnic tables around the station,
  • The use of indoor tables in case it rains or this option is preferred,
  • The use of our gas Bar-B-Q's to cook your own food,
  • 50 interprertive journeys (with more available at our standard prices).
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    The cost for 2011 is $150. Parties are limited to 30 guests but more can be accommodated at an additional cost.

    If you really prefer a private event on a Saturday (we need to bring in a crew to operate the trains) the cost is $250, assuming crews are available.

    To arrange for a party contact:

  • Alan at 403-285-2953,
  • or email at birthdays@ironhorsepark.net
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    FEEDBACK from some of our visitors

    January 19, 2012.

    "I am always thoroughly impressed with the caliber of not only the Train Park itself but of the People that run it. As a Scouter I have had many dealings with the Park and have never been disappointed! I highly recommend to anybody, young and old that you should visit the Iron horse Train Park! "

    D.M.

    August 27, 2011.

    "Thank you for a wonderful first birthday!! You all went above and beyond we had a wonderful day and will be back again. "

    E.G.

    August 11, 2011.

    "Thanks to all the volunteers at Ironhorse Park my son had a great birthday there yesterday - what a wonderful facility. "

    P.B.

    July 30, 2011.

    "Thank you for the invite. I had so much fun!!! ...It is a fantastic time for the family! Picnic area, train rides and inexpensive!!!"

    M.B.P

    July 18, 2011.

    "We had my 4yr old son birthday party there yesterday and it was great. Thanks so much, the kids all had such a good time. Use this place Airdrie! It's our hidden gem!"

    K.M.

    "We visited your park for the first time this weekend, it was truly amazing. Our kids had such a good time, Thank you so much for building such a wonderful place to have a family go to. We will definitely be back soon to ride some more! Awesome work people."

    T.S.

    July 10, 2011.

    "We came to the park today for the 1st time. It was FANTASTIC the kid's are still talking about it :)"

    K.C.

    June 20, 2011.

    "Thanks again for all you do there - we took my dad and his girlfriend to the park for a ride today - they thought it was the neatest thing ever!"

    C.N.

    August 1, 2010.

    "Hi guys! Just wanted to send a big "THANK YOU!!!" for all you did for J's birthday party. Everyone had an excellent time, it couldn't have been better. We really appreciate the effort!.

    Thanks again for everything, hope to see you again soon! We'll be sending J to pay back in sweat labor ; )

    J, S and all... : )"

    March 28, 2010.

    "I would like to extend my sincere thanks to you and your entire staff. IronHorse Park is a tremendous treasure that we are so happy to have found right here in Airdrie. I would like to thank all of the volunteers who work tirelessly to make the park such a gem! Please know that your team's efforts and passion for the park are very much appreciated.

    We came to IronHorse Park for my son's 2nd birthday party on Family Day and he had an absolutely wonderful time. Thank you for going above and beyond in accomodating our large group. Every one of our guests were very impressed with the venue, service and overall atmosphere and were thankful to learn of this local treasure!

    The children are still talking about how much fun they had and I am certain that a few more birthday bookings will be coming your way...if not already!

    We look forward to many more visits when you open for the season in May!

    Thanks again, EL"

    October 5, 2009

    "Good morning,

    I am just writing to thank you and the crew for making K's birthday party enjoyable. Despite the weather, all the kids-and adults-had a great time and you guys made it possible! Thanks again and we'll see you next year!

    Take care!

    Sincerely, TG"

    August 22, 2009

    "Thank you so much for such a great party! We had a terrific party and all our guests loved the party we had for our 1 year old son! The park is terrific place and we look forward to seeing it as you continue to make your visions for the place become a reality.

    Have a great day! CK

    June 12, 2009

    "My son Benjamin had his third birthday at Iron Horse Park and I just wanted to let you know that he had a wonderful time as did our guests. It was a perfect party location!! He is still talking about how much fun he had.

    Thanks again for a great party. C."

    June 8, 2009

    "Thanks to you and all your "crew" at Iron Horse Park for the lovely time had by all yesterday. The kids are still talking about it non-stop!

    Take care. M."

    June 10, 2009

    Visit from the VSCCC (Vintage Sports Car Club of Calgary).

    "Our VSCCC monthly meeting was held in sunshine for the first time this year at the Iron Horse Park. The Park is a re-creation in miniature of the railway pioneer days in the Canadian West, and represents the Canadian Pacific Railway from the prairies to the coast.

    "The grounds are in a Park like atmosphere within the City of Airdrie. And what a great spot this organisation have worked into a park from what was originally nothing but a huge field of prairie. This purely coming about from the efforts of this Miniature Railway Society's extremely enthusiastic and active membership. Plus, being so infectious, they intend to continue making this park as strong as possible an attraction to the surrounding communities of Calgary and accessible Alberta communities. As is evident with them already attracting birthday parties, other special family occasions, and commercial business get together. So apart from young people and families, adults are as well drawn to this venue. This, take note, being very apparent from smiles and grins on the faces of our VSCCC members riding around on carriages at the back of two of the miniature engines {one steam powered and the other diesel powered} as the journey chugged throughout the parks well laid out track, trestle system and tunnel work. The track in fact in process of expansion to include a Centennial bridge to access more track extending trips around an under construction miniature mountain. Again all from volunteer work! Even some of the miniature train engines are built by volunteers. As one volunteer {Derek Beatson} over a number of years built his in his basement.

    "Ride cost is a very reasonable $ 3.00; and drinks and munchies are available. The railway is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Sunday from the May long weekend until the Thanksgiving weekend of October. But as a special favour to VSCCC I was able to have them generously welcome us on our Wednesday meeting night of June 10th. For which we very much thank Iron Horse for their generosity. Thanks guys and gal for accommodating us.

    This Park should be on ones "timetable" to visit.

    Cheers, Mike Coe"

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