Old Poway Park

In the center of Poway, there is a park which strives to protect and display the history of Poway and give visitors a real "old town" feel. On Wednesdays and Saturdays there is also a large farmers market where fresh and organic produce is sold, live music played and a variety of food from around the world is displayed. The kids really enjoy the park because, it houses a locomotive that runs--for Atley this is a dream come true. The railroad tracks run all along the park and give the rider a fun experience as it circles the old buildings and scenic park.



Atley and Holly both love to ride the train. I think that this stems largely from the fact that they both love the T.V. show called Dinosaur Train in which dinosaurs ride a time-traveling train to make discoveries and form hypotheses (which is now in Atley's vocabulary). Atley loves just looking out the window, and playing with his dinosaurs. Holly likes the train but does not like the wind in her face. Each time that the wind blows in her face she, gets frustrated and keeps trying to get it out of her face. Both kids like holding the tickets and handing them over to get stamped.

The whole experience is just a lot of fun for them. At the train station they even sell Dinosaur Train toys, and the kids love to stop in and see them. The train cost .50 cents for Atley, $1 for adults, and Holly rides free.

This is right in front of the building that houses the trains.

Cristina and Atley are having a ball riding the "speed train". This train is a lot smaller and is open on all sides so you can really take in the park. (Notice Atley has a dinosaur in each hand)


Here is the train station, complete with ample seating for awaiting passengers, and gift shop providing all of your Dinosaur Train needs.