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McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park hosts Slide the Rails on Aug. 1, the annual water-inflatable event that has become the park's signature send-off to summer.

The event takes place at 7301 E. Indian Bend Rd. in Scottsdale. According to the Experience Scottsdale listing, the day is billed as a chance to "cool down" and "make a splash" at the railroad park. A prior-year listing on Raising Arizona Kids described the setup as seven different water inflatables and slides configured for all ages, including a combo inflatable.

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park operates year-round as a low-cost family destination. The park features the Paradise & Pacific Railroad, a train ride that traverses the entire park grounds, as well as a carousel and a Model Railroad Exhibit with interactive elements that let visitors trigger lights and train movements. A ticket pack of 6 costs $10; children 2 and under ride free with a paying adult.

Slide the Rails is listed on the Experience Scottsdale events calendar for Aug. 1, 2026 only. Ticket and admission details for this year's event had not been published on the listing page as of the Signal's review.

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  1. experiencescottsdale.com retrieved 11/06/2026 03:18
  2. raisingarizonakids.com retrieved 11/06/2026 03:18
  3. unwinewithstephanie.home.blog retrieved 11/06/2026 03:18

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