Rohr Park
About
60-Acre Park With Miniature Train Rides
Rohr Park sits on 60 acres along the Sweetwater Reservoir in Bonita - the largest local park serving the Chula Vista/Bonita area. Walking trails, playgrounds, picnic shelters, horse arena, and the Chula Vista Live Steamers miniature train (free rides) make it a destination park.
What Kids Can Do
Chula Vista Live Steamers offers free miniature train rides on second and fourth Sundays - kid-sized engines pulling open-air carts through the park. Two playgrounds for different age groups. Two-mile loop trail circles the park with reservoir views (Sweetwater Reservoir behind security fence). Horse arena hosts equestrian events. Picnic shelters with grills for parties [marked: train rides only second/fourth Sundays - confirm cvls.org schedule before driving up].
What's Included
Free day-use. Miniature train rides free (donations welcomed). Shelter reservations through city parks office.
Experience
Plan 2-4 hours including a train ride session. Almost entirely outdoor - bring water, sun protection. Stroller-friendly main paths. About 5 miles east of downtown Chula Vista in adjacent Bonita. Free on-site parking.