Yippee! May 6 is opening day for the Staten Island Carousel!
Children of all ages can’t help but be touched by the magic of a spin on the painted ponies, lions, tigers and bears that go up and down and around on the two-minute ride.
The Carousel for all Children took Carousel Works two years to build in Mansfield, Ohio.
The ride boasts 51 hand-carved, painted, traditional wooden horses, zebras, giraffes, gorillas, a spotted leopard, and panda bears and it’s surrounded by 40 hand-painted renderings of Staten Island landmarks, including the Conference House, Martlings Pond, High Rock Park, and Midland Beach Boardwalk of long ago.
Opening day, sponsored by TD Bank, celebrates the carousel Kentucky Derby-style with games, activities, and refreshments.
Opening Day, May 6, from noon to 4 pm. Tickets are $1.50 per ride and free for Greenbelt members.
The Carousel for All Children at Willowbrook Park, entrance on Eton Place in Willowbrook, (718) 667-2165. Visit www.sigreenbelt.org.
