Ardenwood Train Rides by SPCRR — Attraction in Fremont

This review is actually for Ardenwood Historic Farm, which is part of the wonderful East Bay Regional Park District. We went to see monarch butterflies but humans’ collective industrial-technological “Midas touch” on this glorious globe of ours is decimating their numbers and there were none to be observed. Still, this site is a true gem for its tranquility, modest-yet-charming collection of hoofed and assorted small animals as well as fowl of various forms, meandering paths, scattered picnic areas, and lots of child-oriented scheduled activities. The peacocks are fearless. Part of the special educational opportunity provided by a space like Ardenwood is that the learning is as much about how to simply enjoy being in an idyllic setting as it is about more concrete informational learning. Just being at Ardenwood for its immersive pleasures could very well be its primary draw, while the other “stuff to do” is the trick to get you there. Either way, it’s definitely...

It was a great experience for kids. The docents in authentic clothing will teach you with hands-on experience how to get the dry corn kernels out to make popcorn in the old-fashioned oven, how to wash clothes, how to brush wool and spin it, how to make a thick rope and how to take care of a garden, all in the old-fashioned way. The train will take you to the other side. There's lots of picnic tables to have your lunch. This farm is just such a great sneak peek into the past in the middle of...

Asked the cashier for train ride with specific time. After paying, line is already twice the capacity. Wait time is their lunck break. Asked for refund, cashier gave contact information to just call. Tina came, I asked nicely but 2 sentences in, she replied " this is a non productive conversation" when she cannot provide me a black and white or even on the website that there is no refund just to end convo. She just said "policy" with no proof or...