Crescent Park Carousel

Saturday I went to Crescent Park Carousel with my posse( DJ, Laurie, and Amber). We went after I got out of work. I was supposed to go fishing with a friend of mine. However, plans changed when Amber slept over.

The Carousel is all that is left from an amusement park from a by-gone era in East Providence. The city refurbished the building and it is open a few days a week during the summer and fall weekends until Columbus Day. Check the website at the bottom of the page for details.  The merry-go-round is very fast. It is definitely adult friendly. As many adults ride the horses as kids. The outer horses go the fastest. Also to keep you occupied there are rings you try to snatch on the way by a mechanical arm. If you get a ring you throw it a clown's mouth ( painted canvas). This is good fun. There is one golden ring per ride. If you get the golden ring, you win a free ride. Also it should be noted it is first come first serve. If you are on a horse and have tickets for 5 rides, you do not need to get off in between rides. Everyone tries to get an outside horse so they can get rings. Mostly though  even on a weekend night you might only need to wait a ride for an outside horse to open up.

We bought 20 rides for $15. Laurie wasn't sure about her belly so she chose not to go on. I went on 4 times. I split the other 16 rides between Amber and DJ. They got to go on 8 times each. However, little lucky Amber grabbed the gold ring and got a free ride. All and all it was a lot of fun. I always try to get to the Carousel twice a year. This may be the first year we actually did. If your in the area give it a try. The kids will love it and you might too. Just check the days they are open before you go!!
www.eastprovidence.com/content/668/830/834/default.aspx