Watkins Antique Carousel, Train & Miniature GolfWatkins Regional Park
301 Watkins Park Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Spring 2012 Hours of Operation
Saturdays, May 5,12 & 19, and Sundays, May 6, 13 & 20, 12 noon-5 pm*
Thursdays, May 10, 17 & 24, and Fridays, May 11, 18 & 25, 10 am-3 pm
Summer 2012 Hours of Operation
Saturday, May 26 through Sunday, August 26
Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 am-7 pm; Sundays 12 noon-7 pm
Closed Mondays except Memorial Day, May 28 and Labor Day, September 3
Early closing, Independence Day, July 4, closes at 4 pm
September 2012 Hours of Operation
Weekends Only
Saturdays, 10 am-7 pm and Sundays, 12 noon-7 pm
The Chesapeake Carousel
 Located within Watkins Regional Park, the Chesapeake Carousel is believed to have been constructed by Gustav Dentzel at the turn of the century. The carousel operated at Chesapeake Beach through 1972. Restoration has been ongoing since it's acquisition by M-NCPPC in 1974; it was re-opened to the public here in July 1977. The carousel is open seasonally, and provides delightful experiences for the young and the young-at-heart.
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Miniature Train
 Visitors to Watkins Regional Park this summer will surely delight in the miniature train. A shiny silver and black C.P. Huntington replica miniature Locomotive made its inaugural appearance at the 25th Anniversary Celebration of Kinderfest in the park.
For the history buffs, the replica miniature trains and locomotives have been hand built in Wichita, Kansas by Chance Rides, Inc. for amusement parks around the globe since the early 1960's. The red, white and blue locomotive has proudly served the park since 1970. It was Number 81, meaning the 81st one built. The new locomotive is Number 342, the 342nd one built. For the sentimental patrons out there, you can rest easy. Old faithful Number 81 is alive and well in storage for future use and a companion to the newer model.
Bring yourself, family and friends out to ride the rails winding through the woodlands offering a close up view of Old Maryland Farm. Be on the look out for the tree faces and wildlife along the way. Train is wheelchair accessible.
Miniature Golf
 Bring family and friends to play on the greens of our 18 hole course that will surely challenge your golfing skills!
Children's Birthday Parties 2012
 During Spring hours of operation (*noted above), party bookings are available on Saturdays and Sundays only from 2-4pm.
Parties are offered on our outdoor patio from 11:30 am–1:30 pm or from 3:30–5:30 pm, Tuesday through Saturday and on the Monday Holidays noted; 3:30-5:30 pm on Sundays during the regular season. Maximum group size is 30. We supply the basic decorations – you supply the food. (Cookouts are prohibited in this area) Cost: $100 resident* ($120 non-residents). Payment is required at time of reservation and is non-refundable. At least one week's notice required; personal checks are not accepted for payment on reservations made with less than 14 days notice. Cost includes: balloons, party hats, mini train or carousel sticker book and 2 hour patio reservation. Tickets to ride the train and carousel may be purchased the day of the party at the group rate; golf is a flat fee. Call 301-218-6757 for details. Please note: The last day for Birthday Party bookings on the patio for 2012 is Sunday, September 30, the last day of the regular season.
2012 Fees
| Train or Carousel |
Resident* |
Non-Resident |
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Individual |
$1.50 |
$1.75 |
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Group Rate (10 or more) |
$1.25 |
$1.50 |
| Mini-Golf |
$3.75 person per round |
$4.50 |
| (Cash, Visa, Mastercard only) |
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| *Resident: those who reside in Prince George's or Montgomery County. Proof of residency required.
Please Note
- Everyone must purchase a ticket to ride. No refunds on ticket sales. Tickets are honored throughout the season!
- For safety reasons, a paying adult is required to accompany and supervise children ages 2 and under on all rides.
- Checks are not accepted on site! Organizations needing to pay by a company check are required to contact the Manager at 301-218-6700 at least 2 weeks prior to the date of the visit to make payment arrangements.
- Rides are weather sensitive and may be closed during inclement weather conditions.
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