The Fairplex Garden Railroad

An exhibit of the Fairplex Programming Department
with volunteers provided by The Fairplex Learning and Development Center

What’s new?

Another birthday celebration, a new walkway, and a new ‘Way To Play’. Click here for our 2026 Fair preview.

Leadership Team

Our Leadership Team is a group of volunteers who are responsible for specific areas and who help plan and supervise projects and activities for the year and for the annual LA County Fair.

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Videos

We share our latest and previous videos as well as

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Join Us

If you enjoy gardening, model railroading, want to learn about the hobby of garden railroading, or just enjoy the companionship of a great group who share common interests—consider becoming a Fairplex Garden Railroad volunteer.

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Support the FGRR

The Fairplex and the volunteers of the FGRR are grateful for the generous contributions that have been given by supporters. The help that these businesses, families and individuals provide is crucial to maintaining this historic, world-class attraction.

Recent Posts

  • What’s new this year?

    If you are visiting the Garden Railroad during the 2026 LA County Fair, be sure to look out for these new additions or upgrades: A NEW WALKWAY As detailed in our earlier blog posts, our new TREX walkway is completed providing a smooth, safe route for our visitors. As a…

  • A New WalkWay!

    During these past few months, our crew has been hard at work on our Trex walkway! Here is what we have been up to: All underground utilities had to be upgraded. A clean area, ready for the support structure. A grid of pressure-treated 2 x 6s will rest on concrete…

  • Walk this way…….

    In my last post, we ended with our contractor volunteer Mike Z., starting on removing our old wooden walkway. This is in preparation for a new support structure which will be covered with TREX® composite decking. The TREX® corporation has generously donated the decking for this project and we welcome…