November 1, 2013
This Monday we were thrilled to see the a great honor bestowed upon one of New York City’s jewels- the Forest Park Carousel. On this day it was officially designated a New York City landmark and we could not be happier- we feel like proud parents. The Forest Park Carousel is the third amusement ride (after Coney Island’s “Cyclone” and “Wonder Wheel” ) to be named a city landmark, and the first carousel. It is also one of two Mueller Carousels left in existence, with the second still running at Cedar Point.
We currently operate the Forest Park Carousel through a long-term lease with the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. 2013 marks our second year operating the carousel, before that it had sat dormant for several years. The community support we have had since opening for Memorial Day Weekend, 2012 has been overwhelming and we cannot thank the surrounding communities enough. If you are around this weekend we invite you to stop by and go for a ride. Between the beautiful weather and the great news this truly is a reason to celebrate the Forest Park Carousel. You can read more about this week’s event in this Queen’s Chronicle article: http://www.qchron.com/editions/south/presenting-our-borough-s-newest-landmark/article_01929c9e-425f-11e3-89aa-0019bb2963f4.html
-AFS