activities · 14
what they do
direct service · 14
- Acquisition and stewardship of railroad equipment and park amenities Picnic & Cookout Facilities ManagementHas acquired and maintains nearly all park amenities over time, including locomotives (e.g., Magma Locomotive), rail cars, buildings, and support equipment, as part of its ongoing operational role since the park's founding.
- Maintaining park infrastructure and amenities Heritage Streetcar and Transit Vehicle RestorationConstructed and maintains the train shed building, which houses railroad equipment and a machine shop. The organization has also acquired and maintains various park amenities, including locomotives, cars, buildings, and support equipment.
- Management of paid attractions and rides Fee-Based Public Access to Recreational AttractionsOperates paid attractions including train and carousel rides priced at $3.00 per ticket, with discount packs and "all day rides" wristbands available, as well as The Roundhouse play structure for which admission is $6 per person per hour or 2 tickets.
- Management of paid attractions and rides Fee-Based Public Access to Recreational AttractionsOperates paid attractions including train rides, carousel rides, and all-day wristbands, with individual tickets priced at $3.00 and discounted ticket packs available.
- Management of park facilities and historic structures Picnic & Cookout Facilities ManagementOperates and maintains park facilities including Hartley's General Store in the historic Aguila Depot, nine picnic ramadas accommodating 50–250 people with tables, grills, and electricity, and the train shed building housing railroad equipment and a machine shop.
- Management of park facilities and historic structures Picnic & Cookout Facilities ManagementOperates and maintains park facilities including Hartley's General Store in the historic Aguila Depot, nine picnic ramadas accommodating 50–250 people with tables, grills, and electricity, and the train shed building constructed in 1971 that houses railroad equipment and a machine shop.
- Operating Hartley's General Store Picnic & Cookout Facilities ManagementOperates Hartley's General Store, which is located in the historic Aguila Depot, a building acquired and moved to the park in the late 1970s.
- Operating The Roundhouse indoor play structure Fee-Based Public Access to Recreational AttractionsOperates "The Roundhouse," a climate-controlled indoor play structure for children, charging $6 per person per hour or 2 tickets for entry.
- Operating paid park attractions Fee-Based Public Access to Recreational AttractionsOperates paid attractions within the park, including train and carousel rides, with tickets costing $3.00 each. Discount ticket packs and "all day rides" wristbands are also available.
- Operating the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Public Model Railroad Operating SessionsOperates the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park 363 days a year, providing free public access to the park, the Scottsdale Railroad Museum, and the Model Railroad Building. The park also features various attractions and facilities for public use.
- Operation of McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Public Model Railroad Operating SessionsOperates the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park for public visitation 363 days per year, closing only on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, providing free access to the park grounds, Scottsdale Railroad Museum, and Model Railroad Building.
- Operation of The Roundhouse children's play structure Fee-Based Public Access to Recreational AttractionsOperates The Roundhouse, a climate-controlled indoor play structure for children of all ages and abilities, charging $6 per person per hour or 2 tickets for entry.
- Operation of The Roundhouse children's play structure Fee-Based Public Access to Recreational AttractionsOperates a climate-controlled indoor play structure called The Roundhouse, designed for children of all ages and abilities, with timed entry and a fee of $6 per person per hour.
- Providing picnic ramadas Picnic & Cookout Facilities ManagementOperates nine outdoor picnic ramadas that can accommodate 50 to 250 people, equipped with tables, grills, limited electricity, and trash bins.
strategies · 17
how they think
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- Civic support and volunteer engagement model volunteer engagementOperates as a civic support organization that leverages volunteer labor and donations to develop, maintain, and animate the railroad park, preserving its historical character while reducing operational costs.
- Civic support and volunteer engagement model volunteer engagementRelies on volunteer labor and public donations to operate and maintain the railroad park, fostering community ownership and preserving historical authenticity through direct civic involvement.
- Civic support and volunteer engagement model civic_support_organizationRelies on volunteer labor and community donations to develop, maintain, and operate the railroad park, fostering civic ownership and sustained community involvement.
- Community event hosting for public engagement community event hostingHosts public events and offers rentable spaces like picnic ramadas to strengthen community ties and increase park utilization beyond daily visitation.
- Community event hosting for public engagement community event hostingHosts public events and offers party spaces such as picnic ramadas to strengthen community ties and increase park utilization beyond regular visitation.
- Community event hosting for public engagement community event hostingHosts community events and offers party spaces such as picnic ramadas to increase public use of the park and strengthen local connections through shared recreational experiences.
- Discounted educational programming for schools educational programmingOffers discounted admission and educational programming for school groups with advanced reservations, integrating the park into formal learning environments and expanding access for students.
- Education-focused programming with pricing incentives educational programmingOffers discounted admission and educational programming for school groups through advanced reservations, integrating recreational experiences with learning opportunities for students.
- Educational programming with access discounts educational programmingOffers discounted admission and structured educational opportunities for school groups, increasing access for students and integrating learning with recreation.
- Inclusive family recreation design inclusive_family_recreationDesigns climate-controlled indoor play spaces to be accessible and comfortable for children of all ages and abilities, ensuring broad family participation regardless of physical ability or weather conditions.
- Inclusive family recreation design inclusive_family_recreationDesigns climate-controlled indoor play spaces to be accessible and comfortable for children of all ages and abilities, ensuring broad family participation regardless of weather or physical ability.
- Inclusive family recreation design inclusive_family_recreationCreates climate-controlled, accessible indoor play environments that accommodate children of all ages and abilities, ensuring comfort and broad usability for families.
- Technical assistance for park operations technical assistanceProvides specialized technical expertise to support the infrastructure and operational needs of the McCormick Railroad Park, ensuring authenticity and functionality.
- Technical assistance for park operations technical assistanceProvides specialized technical expertise to support the infrastructure and operational needs of the McCormick Railroad Park, ensuring authenticity and functionality of railroad exhibits and systems.
- Technical assistance for park operations technical assistanceProvides specialized technical expertise to support the safe and authentic operation of the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park’s mechanical and operational systems.
- Tiered pricing for inclusive access tiered_pricingUses a tiered ticketing system with discounted multi-ride options to make park attractions more affordable and encourage longer visits, increasing accessibility for diverse visitor groups.
- Tiered pricing for inclusive access tiered_pricingUses a tiered ticketing system to make park attractions more affordable and to encourage longer visits by offering discounted multi-ride options, increasing accessibility for diverse visitor groups.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Scottsdale Railroad Museum
A museum dedicated to railroad history, providing free entry to visitors.
The Roundhouse
A climate-controlled indoor play structure designed for children of all ages, charging $6 per hour for entry.
Train and Carousel Rides
Offers rides on the Paradise & Pacific Railroad and a carousel for visitors, with tickets priced at $3 each.
relationships · 4
who they work with
- City of Scottsdale Partner — Partnered to establish a Railroad Park on donated land.
- McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Partner — Co-located partner organization hosting The Roundhouse indoor play structure on shared grounds.
- McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Partner — Primary beneficiary and operational site supported by the organization through development and maintenance of park amenities.
- Mccormick-Stillman Railroad Park Partner — Operates in partnership with the park to provide public access to railroad and model train exhibits.