Train, pedal boat and carousel tickets can be purchased online by clicking here. Tickets are also sold at the Hermann Park Conservancy Gift Shop at Kinder Station, 6102 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030.
Hours for train, boats, and cafe are subject to change based on weather conditions or seasonally. For the most up-to-date hours, please click here.
Monday through Sunday: 10 am to 6 pm. Click here for the most up-to-date operating hours.
Hours for the train are subject to change based on weather conditions and change seasonally. The Hermann Park Railroad is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas day. For a complete list of operating hours, click here.
The Hermann Park Railroad has replaced its single ride tickets with day passes. The pass allows for unlimited stops and rides during the day.
Off-peak (weekdays, excluding holidays): $6
Peak (weekends and holidays): $7
Tickets will expire on the day they are first scanned. Tickets expire 30 days from the date or purchase.
Current paper train gift tickets must be brought to the Gift Shop to be exchanged for a day pass. There will be no additional charge.
The Hermann Park Railroad takes a 18-minute journey around Hermann Park. The train departs from Kinder Station every 20-25 minutes.
You may board the train at any stop, with a ticket, and ride to Kinder Station in Lake Plaza, where all riders must exit. We can not guarantee pick up at the remote stops after 5:00 p.m.
A ticket is required to board the train at any of the stops throughout the Park. Signage with a QR code to purchase tickets are located at every station. All passengers must depart Kinder Station and reenter the line to continue their ride.
Hermann Park Conservancy members enjoy free, unlimited train rides on the second Saturday of every month. Members also have access to a Member Express line to skip the wait. To learn about additional membership benefits or to join today, click here.
Please Note: During peak hours we are unable to guarantee a seat while boarding at the remote train stops.
Hermann Park Conservancy offers unique and exciting experiences for train enthusiasts from 7 to 107 years old including private rentals of the Hermann Park Railroad, a special day of helping the Railroad staff with our Engineer-for-a-Day program, and more!
To learn more about our special train programs, click here.
Monday through Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm
Hours for the pedal boats are subject to change based on weather conditions and change seasonally. The pedal boats are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas day. For a complete list of operating hours, click here.
Price is $14.50 per boat for 30 minutes
Sunday through Thursday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday through Saturday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Hours for the carousel are subject to change based on weather conditions.
Carousel tickets are $5 per person per ride. Tickets can be purchased at the Gift Shop or online HERE.