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Discover Tilden Park Merry Go Round

Our Mission

 At Tilden Park Merry-Go-Round, our mission is to spark wonder, joy, and lasting memories in the hearts of every guest who steps into our storybook world. Nestled among the whispering trees and golden hills, our historic carousel is more than just a rideβ€”it’s a portal to imagination, laughter, and timeless adventure. We believe in creating a magical, safe, and welcoming space where families and friends of all ages can share moments of pure happiness. Whether it’s your first visit or your hundredth, we aim to make every spin around the carousel a cherished memory that lives in your heart forever.

Our Events

 Throughout the seasons, Tilden Park Merry-Go-Round transforms into a hub of enchantment and celebration. From twinkling holiday festivals to vibrant Family Fun Days, each event is thoughtfully crafted to delight, inspire, and bring the community together. Sing along with carolers, meet whimsical characters, or simply bask in the joy of shared smiles and laughter. Every event adds a touch of wonder to the carousel’s timeless charm. Be sure to explore our Events Calendar to uncover what magical moments are just around the cornerβ€”you won’t want to miss a thing! 

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The Tilden Park Merry Go Round History

HISTORY

  • Manufactured by the Herschell Spillman Company, North Tonawanda, New York
  • Built in 1911, 3 row machine with menagerie animals
  • 2nd permanent machine built by Herschell Spillman for Oliver Davis, Redlands CA.
  • First installed in Urbita Springs, an amusement park built by the Pacific Electric Railway along its trolley line between San Bernardino and Corona, CA
  • 1916 Merry Go Round moved to Wonderland Park, Ocean Beach, San Diego
  • Sold in 1928 and moved to somewhere near Long Beach, CA
  • 1935 Oliver Davis reacquires the machine and runs it in Griffith Park, Los Angeles
  • 1937 Merry Go Round was dismantled and placed in storage
  • 1939 used in the Universal Studios film "So Ends Our Night"
  • 1948 Ross Davis and his son John moved it to TILDEN REGIONAL PARK

CAROUSEL

  • Explore inside the Domed carousel building, the history wall, historic machine & motor, 22 hand carved wood horses & 17 figures, 2 chariots, 17 aluminum horses, small Wurlitzer music organ player & North Tonawanda 950 organ , studio, cafe & gift shop.

TIME LINE

100+ years of spinning dreams!

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CAROUSEL HISTORY

Origins, Types & American Carousels

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SCHOOL FIELD TRIP

History, Art & Memories

*Purchase package at reservations

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CAROUSEL TRIVIA

LEARNING IS FUN!

​"YOU DON'T REALLY UNDERSTAND HUMAN NATURE UNLESS YOU KNOW WHY A CHILD ON A MERRY-GO-ROUND WILL WAVE AT HIS PARENTS EVERY TIME AROUND--AND WHY HIS PARENTS WILL ALWAYS WAVE BACK."

--WILLIAM D. TAMMEUS, PULITZER PRIZE JOURNALIST.

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