Since the park's inception, it's attractions and amenities have grown, the community it resides in shares many wonderful memories. When the park was originally designed, its purpose was to provide the ultimate in family fun and education, through the preservation of Arizona's Railroad Heritage.

The park provides a fun and safe environment for family enjoyment and learning. Millions of visitors have enjoyed the park. In 1996, McCormick Railroad Park was renamed McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park in recognition of its founder, Guy Stillman.