Crescent Park Looff Carousel

Crescent Park Looff Carousel

The hand-carved carousel was built in 1895 by Charles I. D. Looff and installed at Crescent Park Amusement Park in Riverside, Rhode Island. The ride's fifty-foot platform contains sixty-one horses, one camel, two single coaches, and two double chariots.

The restored ride continues to operate every summer and is controlled by a commission of eighteen bureaucrats who maintain statutory authority over a dynastic managerial and operational staff.

Tickets are purchased from a free-standing booth located just inside the entrance and opposite from a small gift and snack stand. Adjacent to this stand is a small exhibit of historical artifacts. Vents at the roof's peak provide natural air circulation.

Location

Bullock's Point Ave
Riverside, Rhode Island
USA

Getting There

To get to Crescent Park Looff Carousel by public transportation, you can take the RIPTA bus 33 or 66 to the Riverside & Broadway stop. From there, it's a short walk to the park. Alternatively, you can take the commuter rail to the Providence station and transfer to the bus there.

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