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Carousel Gardens Amusement Park
📍 7 Victory Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124🌐 neworleanscitypark.org/visit-city-park/carousel-gardens-amusement-park
About Carousel Gardens Amusement Park
Amusement park with an antique carousel. Long-running amusement park featuring 16 rides, including an antique wooden carousel with horses. Home to the Flying Horses carousel, one of the oldest carousels in the United States. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,631 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Best For
- All Ages
- Party Packages
- Birthday parties available in Owl House, Alligator House, Pelican House, Train Ride, and Carousel Ride. Customizable party packages offered.
- Food
- Two cafés with fresh made food
💡 Did You Know?
- Home to the Flying Horses carousel, one of the oldest carousels in the United States
- Located within New Orleans City Park, offering a Central Park-like experience in New Orleans with access to adjacent attractions like Storyland
- Infants can ride on only 2 attractions (Train and Carousel), making it one of the few amusement parks accommodating the youngest visitors
- Operates a completely cashless payment system, requiring all transactions to be digital
- Family season pass at $265 for four people provides unlimited rides throughout the year (February-November), offering significant value compared to daily admission pricing
💬 What Visitors Say
- Visit on Sunday afternoons in off-season months (April-May) for virtually no lines and a relaxed experience. The park is open Thursday-Sunday 11am-8pm, so weekday closures mean shorter waits when open.
- The Family Season Pass ($265 for 4 people) offers exceptional value if you plan multiple visits. Even a single family trip costs $21-33+ per person, making the pass break-even after just one or two visits.
- Children under 36" can ride the Carousel, Train, Construction Zone, and Slime Buckets with a paid adult, and infants can ride the Train or Carousel. Always check the height requirements at each ride before waiting, as staff measure guests at boarding.
- The facility is completely cashless, so bring a card or digital payment method. Purchase daily tickets in advance online if possible to streamline entry.
- Plan to spend 2-3 hours enjoying 20+ rides, fresh food from two cafés, and the adjacent free Storyland playground next door. The park pairs well with City Park exploration for a full day outing.
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