There’s no better to celebrate childhood than to go on a carousel ride. Outdoor carousels represent the epitome of summer vacation, whether it’s at an amusement park, county fair, park, or zoo. There are many indoor carousels as well for child-friendly fun year-round. Here, you will find our guide to carousels and merry-go-rounds in Westchester and Rockland counties in New York, as well as Bergen County NJ, including Bear Mountain, Rye, West Nyack, and Paramus, NJ. You'll find details on each carousel, including its location, hours it's open, price per ride, and a description. Be sure to also check out our guides to carousels in New York City, Long Island, and Connecticut.
Westchester County, NY Carousels
29 LeCount Place, New Rochelle
914-637-7575
Hours: Specific days and hours vary, check the website for a full schedule
Price: 400 credits/$4.00 per person
One of many Kiddie Rides in FunFuzion, the carousel offers a safe and comfortable ride for children of all ages. If your child is shorter than 42”, he or she must be accompanied by an adult.
Playland's Grand Carousel and Kiddy Carousel
Exit 19 off I-95, Rye
914-813-7000
Hours: May 12-Sept. 9. Specific days and hours vary, check the website for a full schedule
Price: Admission to Playland rides is $30; $20 for children shorter than 48 inches; $10 for non-resident spectators (no rides); free for children younger than 2 and resident spectators (no rides). Westchester residents receive a $5 discount.
Playland's Grand Carousel, constructed in 1915, features 66 horses with jewel-studded harnesses and three handicap-accessible chariots, all of which circle a rare Gavioli band organ. Riders must be at least 42 inches tall; kids shorter than 42 inches must ride with an adult.
Little ones between 36 and 55 inches tall can choose to ride the Kiddy Carousel, one of many rides in the park’s Kiddyland section meant for the youngest set of thrill-seekers.
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Rockland County, NY Carousels
Bear Mountain State Park Carousel
Route 9W North, Bear Mountain
845-786-2731
Hours: Saturday-Sunday 10am-5pm
Price: $2 per ride
Built in 2001, the carousel is located on the southwest side of the baseball field. The 42-seat ride features detailed portrayals of local animals such as turkeys, deer, bobcats, rabbits, and black bears.
Palisades Center Mall Carousel
Exit 12 off Route 303, West Nyack
845-353-2595
Hours: Open Monday-Saturday 10am-9:30pm and Sunday 11am-7pm
Price: $2.50 per ride; $11 for five tickets; $20 for 10 tickets.
Palisades Mall is the 10th largest mall in the United States. The carousel, a double-decker Venetian model by Bertazzon, is located in the food court next to the Ferris wheel.
Bergen County, NJ Carousels
Millennium Carousel at the Bergen County Zoo
Van Saun County Park, 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
201-262-3771
Hours: April-November: Open 10am-5pm daily (weather permitting, see website for schedule)
Price: $1.50 per ride plus zoo admission: $8 ($4 for county residents); $5 children ages 3-14 ($2 for county residents); free for children younger than 3. Tickets must be purchased at the zoo's train station.
Watch animals all day at the zoo and then ride their likeness.
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