Installed in 1925, this carousel has 60 jumping horses, 4-abreast; chariots; and the original 2-roll frame Wurlitzer Military Band Organ with bells TURNS 100 THIS SUMMER! Stay tuned for its Birthday Celebration. Situated in the historic Recreation Park, land donated by George F. Johnson. Its facilities include a reflective pond, statue of George F. Johnson, Memorial Plaque & Statue of Rod Serling, band stand, pools and bathhouse, tennis courts, playground, and ball fields. The horses and the original carousel house cupola were fully restored in 2011 with paintings depicting Serling’s most famous Twilight Zone episodes along the outer rounding boards.
Carousel hours: May 24 – June 27, Saturday & Sunday 11:00am – 7:00pm, last ride at 6:45 pm. Monday – Friday 4:00pm – 7:00pm, last ride 6:45 pm. June 28 – September 1: Daily: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm, last ride at 6:45 pm. For more information, call (607) 772-7017.
Carousels are not wheelchair accessible. A step ladder is available for those that need one.