[1] There are "…18 charming, old fashioned rides…"[2] available to families at Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, but each has a height requirement, and children will be measured.
The antique carousel is the oldest ride in the park, otherwise known as the "Flying Horses", which has been around since 1906 is the main attraction and still uses the same motor.
During his lifetime, Looff created over 50 carousels, amusement parks, rollercoasters and Ferris wheels.
[10] One of the earliest listed movies shot at this location was in 2008–2009, called Living Proof, along with many others including Now You See Me and 22 Jump Street in 2013, all the way through 2014.
Some well-known television shows which have been filmed at this carousel as well are NCIS: New Orleans and American Horror Story.
She is appreciative of the old architecture, the uniqueness as well as the antiqueness, and the memories it can bring up for some people, or the emotional connection they can develop with the carousel and the park.
[14] Carousel Gardens Amusement Park offers season passes and venues to host birthday parties.
With the wristband, guests are able to get unlimited rides in Carousel Gardens and the nearby Storyland Park.
Each party gets two picnic tables, choice of pizza or sandwiches, plus muffins and ice cream, unlimited drinks (if the venue is indoors there are more options), plus coffee service, and all necessary paper products.
People go on to talk about the antique "classy" carousel and how the park is a place to make memories with the whole family.
Multiple guests have enjoyed the parties there and others say it is "not only beautiful, but peaceful" and a great place to "get away from the city traffic".
An article was published in the NY Times by Amy Tara Koch which mentions Carousel Gardens Amusement Park.
This article compares Carousel Gardens (along with other parks and locations) to a vacation spot such as Disney World.