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Little Puffer Steam Train Depot, Parkside
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Little Puffer Steam Train Depot

  • 4.5119 reviews
  • $
  • Seasonal hours: check before you go

A charming historic steam-train depot offering short, scenic rides through parkland around Lake Merced. Expect a family-friendly, nostalgic atmosphere with photo opportunities and easy access to walking trails — a fun, low-key attraction for visitors and locals alike.

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Little Puffer Steam Train Depot in short

When is Little Puffer Steam Train Depot open?

Its hours change with the season, so check its own website before you go.

When is the best time to visit Little Puffer Steam Train Depot?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Little Puffer Steam Train Depot indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

How much does Little Puffer Steam Train Depot cost?

Google lists its prices as $.

Where is Little Puffer Steam Train Depot?

Lake Merced Blvd,San Francisco, CA 94132.

Right now · 2:45 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Seasonal hours: check before you go
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Hours

Seasonal hours: check before you go
monday
11 AM–4:15 PM
tuesday
11 AM–4:15 PM
wednesday
11 AM–4:15 PM
thursday
11 AM–4:15 PM
friday
11 AM–4:15 PM
saturday
11 AM–4:15 PM
sundayToday
11 AM–4:15 PM

Where and how

Lake Merced Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94132(opens the map)DirectionsTo ParksideWebsitesfzoo.org

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Price $
  • Good with kids
  • Good for small groups
  • Good for large groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.5from 119 reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Weekend outings
  • Scenic views
  • Walking trails
  • Historic landmarks

The feel

  • Historic
  • Lively
  • Casual
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Pet owners

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer.

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  • Light layerThe whole time