SUMMER FUN AT IRVINE PARK RAILROAD!

Irvine Park Railroad

Irvine Park Railroad is a one-third scale C.P. Huntington Train that takes both children and adults on a 12-minute ride through beautiful and historic Irvine Regional Park. Founded in 1996, Irvine Park Railroad has become a premier destination for visitors from across Southern California and beyond. We attract loyal customers from as far away as San Diego, Big Bear, Calabasas and San Francisco.

 Over the years, Irvine Park Railroad has continuously expanded to give visitors even more reasons to visit the park year round. Visitors have come to enjoy riding the train and participating in other activities and events inside of Irvine Regional Park including:

 The snack shops serve both hot and cold food and snacks including hamburgers, hot dogs, sodas, ice cream Icees (train station snack bar only), and soft serve ice cream (Lakeside snack bar only). 

Irvine Park Railroad opens daily at 10:00 am. Tickets are $5.00 each; children 12 months and younger ride free.

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Wheel Fun Rentals^® at Irvine Park Bike and Paddle Boat Rentals

Wheel Fun Rentals^® at Irvine Park bike and paddle boat rentals offers the ultimate in fun and recreation for the entire family to enjoy.

Our fleet of bikes include the surrey, double surrey, deuce coupe, quad sport, chopper, tandem bikes, cruiser bikes and kids bikes. The double and single surrey bikes include a self-guided tour that guides riders around Irvine Regional Park and points of interest in the park including the Nature Center, the Santiago Creek, statue of James Irvine II, the Orange County Zoo, Civil War Cannon, Irvine Park Lake, Centennial Arch and more.

Children 18 years of age and younger are required to wear a helmet when riding a bike. Helmets are provided at no additional cost and are also available to all riders upon request.

We also rent paddle boats (aqua cycles) that can be safely enjoyed by 2 to 3 riders. Our fleet of Wheel Fun Rentals at Irvine Park paddle boats is among the best and most fun family activities in Orange County. The paddle boats are ideal for sightseeing, people watching, exercising or simply enjoying the lake inside of Irvine Regional Park.

Children under the age of 13 are required to wear a life jacket when riding a paddle boat. Life jackets are provided at no additional cost and are also available to all riders upon request.

Other attractions inside of park include the Irvine Park Railroad train, pony rides and the Orange County Zoo.

Wheel Fun Rentals at Irvine Park is open daily at 10:00 am. For more information, including pricing and coupons,click here.

 The OC Zoo

 The Orange County Zoo is nestled inside beautiful Irvine Regional Park. Tucked among coastal live oak and giant sycamore groves, this eight acre zoo displays flora and fauna native to the southwestern United States.

 The Orange County Zoo exhibits its animals in naturalistic habitats for the comfort of the animals, to encourage natural behaviors and to enhance the education of visitors. The Zoo's focus is on animals and plants native to the southwestern United States. Animals on exhibit include black bears, mountain lions, bald eagle, island foxes, ocelot, red-tailed hawk, great horned owls, porcupine, coyotes, turkey vultures, coati and more. The zoo also features a barnyard with domestic goats, chevoit sheep, jacob sheep, pot-bellied pigs, doves and pheasants. In front of each animal exhibit are beautifully painted tiles of the animals, along with interesting facts about the animals.

The zoo features an extensive collection of native plants. Throughout the zoo, you will find many interpretive plant signs, which include a description, botanical information and the traditional Native American usage of the plant. The barnyard (petting zoo) area features a variety of domestic animals, including several breeds of sheep, goats and chickens. Many of these animals are available for touching contact through the fence. Grain may be purchased to feed some of the animals in the barnyard only. Picnic areas are adjacent to the zoo.