Wagon Ride Know Before You Go

Wagon Ride Know Before You Go:

  • The wagon ride may be bumpy
  • No eating, drinking, or smoking on wagons.
  • There are no lights except from the tractor on the trail after dark.
  • The tractor and wagon travel into the woods along a trail near The Chalet.
  • Riders must remain seated while the wagon is in motion and through the entire ride.
  • Riders must always keep their hands and arms inside the wagon.
  • Straw will not be on wagons during Oktoberfest. 
  • Secure all loose items including glasses, purses, wallets, credit cards and items in pockets and other belongings such as watches, rings, cell phones and cameras. We cannot stop the ride and search the trail or wagon if you lose an item. (Rings get loose on cold hands).
  • All riders must follow the wagon attendants’ instructions.
  • The entire ride, including loading and unloading wagons, is approximately 25-30 minutes.
  • No outside food or beverage permitted inside The Chalet building during Oktoberfest. 
  • No personal electrical appliances or extension cords permitted inside or outside of the Chalet building during Oktoberfest. 
  • Seating during Oktoberfest will be available as first come, first serve picnic tables and benches. Personal Lawn Chairs are welcome. 
  • A limited number of coin lockers are available in our upstairs loft.
  • The last wagon leaves the Chalet one half hour before closing. 
  • If you have a private wagon time reserved, you must pick up your group ticket from the ticket booth and have your entire group in line at the designated area 10 minutes prior to your reserved time. No rainchecks or refunds for “No Shows”.
  • Ticket sales end one hour before closing.
  • Cleveland Metroparks is not responsible for injuries or personal property.
  • Ride at your own risk
  • No refunds

For daily weather, operation, and activity updates, please call 440.572.9990 and press option 6. Closings or changed operating hours will also be posted on the daily weather update line on The Chalet page of Cleveland Metroparks.