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Feedback from our fans.

Iron Horse Park has become more and more popular with the public. The fact that our option to lease the land till 2027 demonstrates that the City of Airdrie greatly values our park as an asset to the community. But what really makes it worthwhile for the thousands of man hours provided by our members and volunteers every year is the feedback from the public through both email and Facebook.

Here are some of the many comments provided over the years.

2013

• Jun 3, 2013.
  "My girl and boy both love going to the park and are always bursting with questions. The engineers and volunteers are endlessly kind and enthusiastic, and their genuine passion for the trains and their significance is evident, and contagious. Don't miss a chance to go" K.J.H.

• Jun 3, 2013.
  "If you have a train loving little this is a MUST. We did our daughters birthday last year and she STILL talks about it and her special "big girl ride". You will not be disappointed! This is a group well worth supporting!" P.L.

  2012

• Oct 8, 2012.
  "Another thanks to all the members and volunteers! We LOVE the park and I am anticipating a VERY long winter with a little 3 yr old boy who will ask EVERY sunday, "Can we go ride on the train, please, please, PLEASE?"" L.B.

• Oct 7, 2012.
  "Thank you all very much, we thoroughly enjoy visiting and look forward to seeing you next year" J.C.

• Oct 7, 2012.
  "We will always bring big smiles to Iron Horse Park! You guys are special" S.P.

• Oct 7, 2012.
  "Thanks for the good times" C.M.

• Oct 7, 2012.
  "Thanks to all the volunteers for your hard work - we've had lots of fun riding the rails this summer and we're glad we helped you beat your record last Sunday afternoon! See you next year!" J.D.

• Oct 7, 2012.
  "We had a great first ride today! Can't wait until next year." J.S.

• Oct 4, 2012.
  "Thanks again for a wonderful day. Anthony and all the kids had so much fun." T.S.

• Sep 24, 2012.
  "thank you again. Aidan had so much fun at his party today. You really are an amazing bunch! Trains are awesome but the staff are what makes the experience perfect!" J.P.

• Sep 24, 2012.
  "Awesome day as always, great to see the steam trains running. Thanks to all the volunteers." J.C.

• Sep 3, 2012.
  "Re: L.'s Birthday Party: I just wanted to say a big thank you for the wonderful time at the park yesterday. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. " L.B.

• Sep 2, 2012.
  "We had a great time today thank you all. We will be back more often :)" T.B.

• Aug 28, 2012.
  "We were there on Sunday! The kids LOVED it! Such a gem for our little town!" BB B.

• Aug 14, 2012.
  "Daniel hasn't stopped talking talking about the afternoon at the this whole past week. ... Not sure when we'll get back to the park, certainly going to try for some time in September" J.C.

• Aug 13, 2012.
  "We had a lovely train ride and our three year old enjoyed it. Our engineer was very informative and friendly." B.W.

• Aug 6, 2012.
  "We all had fun!...see u next sunday :)" A.G.
  "We had a great first visit. We will be back soon!" C.McD.

• July 26, 2012.
  "THANK YOU once again !! We are so lucky to have such a lovely park in our back yard !! Here's the Scoop will be back. 195 Riders :) I think they liked it :)""
  H.t.S

• July 22, 2012.
  "The Ous....\Lon... Family would like to send a HUGE thank you to the volunteers and engineers at Iron Horse Park. Ivy's party today was fantastic and everyone was so helpful! We will be back and we will tell all our friends with train obsessed little ones"
  P.L.

• June 8, 2012.
  "We had a blast last night, thank you for providing us with a place for our year end gala."
  Y.W.

• June 4, 2012.
  "Many, many thanks for your wonderful hosting of our Anniversary Event. So many people told us how much they enjoyed themselves and your park..."
  D.C.

• June 3, 2012.
  "Great day at the Park today, Thanks again for all your support and all that you do!"
  D.M.

• June 3, 2012.
  "Thank you to the Beavers for opening up their bouncy tent event to all of the children who visited Ironhorse today. My little girl was very much appreciative of the open invitation!"
  N.A.

• June 3, 2012.
  "Thank you so much for the fabulous birthday party today [at 11 AM]....what great hosts the Ironhorse volunteers are - so welcoming, informative and friendly! We will be back for sure and would highly recommend the Iron Horse Park for a party!!"
  C.J.

• February 12, 2012 (after the Frostbite Run).
  "We had a blast!!! Can't wait to visit you again"
  E.B.A.

• February 12, 2012 (after the Frostbite Run).
  "Fabulous!! We had a great first experience, and will be back when u open for the season!"
  J.R.

• 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.

2011

• 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.

• July 14, 2011.
  "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.

2010 and prior

• 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. Iron Horse 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 Iron Horse 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, E.L."

• 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, T.G."

• 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! C.K.

• 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"