Uptown's One-of-a-Kind Totally Kid Carousel Reopens for the Season This Weekend

Carousel season kicks off this weekend in Riverbank State Park, home of the utterly one-of-a-kind Totally Kid Carousel.

You'll have three full days to enjoy the colorful ride, starting on Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27.

After that the carousel will be open on Saturdays and Sundays until June 30. (Stay tuned for the summer schedule.)

At heart, the ride is a spectacular piece of public art—artist Milo Mottola based his funky flamingos, octopuses and other animals on drawings by local elementary school students. It just happens to have moving parts and be geared towards kids.

As a bonus, the carousel also has amazing views of the Hudson River.

Here's a quick look at the Spring 2024 schedule. Tickets remain $1 per ride—what a bargain!—and are sold at the entrance of the carousel.

Memorial Day Weekend (May 25-May 27)

Saturday & Sunday 1pm-7pm

Monday noon-6pm

Juneteenth (Wednesday, June 19)

Noon-6pm

May 31-June 30

Saturdays & Sundays 1pm-7pm

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