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.

💬 What Parents Say

• 🕐Visit on Sunday afternoons in April or other off-peak times to enjoy virtually no lines on rides. Sundays tend to have significantly fewer crowds than other days.
• 💡Purchase a Family Season Pass ($265 for 4 people) if you plan multiple visits—it includes unlimited access to both Carousel Gardens and the adjacent free Storyland playground, offering excellent value.
• 💡Children under 36" can ride the Carousel, Train, Construction Zone, and Slime Buckets with a paid adult accompanying them, even infants. Check specific height requirements (42"-52") for individual rides before visiting.
• 💡Bring young children (ages 4-7) for the best experience—the park is ideal for this age group with 20+ rides. Older children may outgrow the attractions within a few years.
• 💡Take advantage of the park train as a relaxing way to explore City Park while taking a break from rides. It's a highlight for families and provides a nice change of pace.