For generations, the carousel has been one of the amusement park’s most enduring attractions. Long after newer rides began subjecting visitors to increasingly improbable speeds and heights, there’s something to be said for the simple pleasure of riding a painted horse in a circle while moving gently up and down.
This classic carousel brings that tradition home with four brightly colored horses that rise and fall as the motorized platform rotates. Flashing lights, decorative mirrors, and a red, white, and blue canopy complete the spectacle, while multiple musical selections provide the familiar sounds of the fairground. Each horse has its own handlebars and footrests for young riders.
Built with a sturdy steel frame and a nonslip aluminum platform, the carousel is suitable for outdoor use and accommodates riders weighing up to 100 lbs. each. It’s an admittedly substantial addition to the backyard, but one that offers a rare opportunity: watching the children enjoy an old-fashioned amusement park ride while you’re standing on your own porch, wondering whether the neighbors think this particular ride will move on to the next town anytime soon.
