The park's miniature train tracks are maintained and operated by the Great Lakes Live Steamers club, which hosts public run days.
The facility is part of a larger interconnected network of green space along the Red Run drainage basin.
Starr Jaycee Park is located on the boundary of Royal Oak and Madison Heights, despite its street address.
The park provides habitat for local wildlife, including deer and various migratory bird species, due to its connection to the Red Run trail system.
Starr Jaycee Park is a 27-acre municipal recreation space in Royal Oak, Michigan, notable for its operational miniature railway operated by the Great Lakes Live Steamers. The park features a diverse trail system connecting to the larger Red Run park corridor. Recreational amenities include multiple picnic shelters, a dedicated disc golf course, and several playground structures. It serves as a community hub with maintained soccer fields and open green spaces. The park layout incorporates a combination of paved walking paths and natural wooded areas. It is frequently utilized for local youth sports leagues and organized community events.
The miniature train boarding platform and tracks during operating sessions.
Check the Great Lakes Live Steamers schedule online before visiting if your priority is the mini-train ride.
Bring bug spray if you plan on hiking the wooded trails during summer months.
Utilize the disc golf course early in the morning to avoid crowds on weekends.
Do not assume the mini-train runs daily; it operates on a limited schedule often tied to volunteer availability.
Mini-train rides are seasonal, typically operating from late spring through early autumn on specific weekend dates.
Leash laws apply to all dogs; carry out all trash to maintain the natural landscape.
