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RESTORATION

Antique Carousel Restoration, Photography by Diana Kwasnicki

  • 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.

Carousel Horse, Photography by Diana Kwasnicki

  • 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. 

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IS ALWAYS FUN TO PAINT THE HORSES!


Our team of artist wants to share this fun pages with you! have fun and enjoy the process.

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coloringpage_02_catdog (pdf)

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Restoration Video

Hello Carousel Lovers, in this video you will see how we go about the 2020 restoration process at the Tilden Park Merry Go Round. This specific video is of Diana Kwasnicki, our lead artist, painting our Zebra white, black stripes, and how we protect our work from start to finish and showing our process. I really hope you enjoy and we look forward to sending more videos to everyone.

Restoration Video

Hello All Carousel Lovers,   In this video Steve, which is our expert wood repair artist on site at the Tilden Park Merry go round, will show you how he goes about fixing wood repairs throughout the merry-go-round. This video in particular is going to show you some wood repairs that he has done on one of our carriages on the merry-go-round hope you guys enjoy.

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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.  

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