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RESTORATION
- Upon acquiring the Merry-Go-Round in the 1970s, the East Bay Regional Park District hired a team of artists to restore the animals, spinning tub, and chariots. The ride was painted in the color palette that exists today, taking cues from the surrounding parklands.
- In 2008, the Merry-Go-Round was closed for an extensive mechanical overhaul that included the remodeling of the building to add weather proof doors and windows. The aging wooden platform deck was replaced with a custom milled, vertical grain platform deck that is treated with a clear protective coat. A full overhaul of the North Tonawanda Band Organ at the center of the Merry-Go-Round was performed, however the band organ was not yet operating as of March 2016. The full project cost $700,000.
- In November 2015, all Merry-Go-Round animals, spinning tub, and chariots were repainted in the 1970s color palette, the project included artists from the 1970s restoration. The 2015 project was a collaboration of Hawk's Eye Studio, Sycamore Concessions, and the East Bay Regional Park District.
- In 2020, The Merry-Go-Round was closed due to COVID-19, the Kwasnicki Family took the Initiative to start a restoration of the saddles and damaged areas, also the Zebra and the antique horse carriages.
Spring Events!
Create a storybook Easter experience for your family. Join us for our annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny event at Tilden Merry Go Round. Secure your reservations today before we sell out! Festive Easter Buffet, Carousel Rides, Easter Basket and Surprise gift for the young partygoers (0-13) and the highlight of the morning, a visit from the Easter Bunny and a private Egg Hunt. Select sessions available through April 9th. Breakfast with the Easter Buuny is a ticketed event, purchase must be made in advance. Tickets must be purchased online.