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Central Park Carousel

Short Description: 

There has been a carousel in operation at this location since 1871. The original carousel was powered by a blind horse and mule. The current carousel was manufactured in 1908 by the Stein and Goldstein Company of Brooklyn, for a trolley terminal outside of Coney Island. The carousel was moved to its present location when a fire destroyed the previous one in the fall of 1950. This carousel features the largest hand carved figures ever constructed. The outside horses are 3/4 the size of an actual horse. A Ruth Sohn band organ playing a Wurlitzer 150 music roll provides the music and is original to the Carousel. To this day the Carousel and its figures are hand painted. Birthday parties can be arranged at picnic tables adjoining Carousel.

Long Description: 

The party package includes:
Four (4) rides for each child. Adults ride free with children.
One hour in the picnic area.
Child's meal of hot dog or pizza, and juice.
Balloons (one for each child)

Paper Goods (colored table cloth, napkin, plastic utensils).
A party favor for each child, which is an inflatable toy appropriate for the age group.
A party hostess to set up serve and clean up.

Additional Options include:

Additional time for the party is available at $145.00 per half hour
Photos for each child @ $5.00 per photo.
Birthday cakes may be ordered by us (20% service charge).
Additional food for adults may be ordered (20% service charge).
Extra Pizza for the adults @$19.50 per pie
An entertainer is available (clown, games, songs, face painting) @ $230.00 for 45 minutes.
Parents may bring their own birthday cake, however, no other outside food or beverages are permitted. Any additional food or beverages must be ordered through us.
ALL PRICING IS SUBJECT TO 8.25% SALES TAX
A rain date should be given. Rain dates are not available on the weekends.

Entertainment: 

The ride is all you need but face painting, clowns, games listings available for additional fee.

Website: 

http://www.centralparknyc.org/virtualpark/southend/carousel

Food/Drinks: 

hot dog or pizza and juice

Cost: 

$21.95 per child, weekdays

Misc. Cost: 

extra food or entertainment extra

Address: 

Closest park entrances to the Carousel: 63rd Street and Central Park West; the Zoo at 64th Street and Fifth Avenue; and 59th Street and Sixth Avenue

Telephone: 

212-736-8700