Physical address:
1802 Pennsylvania Avenue
Des Moines
From I-235, take the E. 6th/Pennsylvania exit and turn north on Pennsylvania Avenue. Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue past University Avenue until you reach Union Park. The river is across from the park. Take the 2nd Union Park entrance. The Carousel is at the top of the hill.
Hours
2011 Season
Spring Weekends: May 14 & 15 - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
May 21 & 22 - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Full Time Hours: May 28 - August 24
Tuesday - Thursday - Noon to 7 p.m.
Friday - Sunday - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Open Mondays for rentals and special events.
Fall Weekends - August & September Hours:
Regular Season Hours continue through Wednesday, August 24th
Friday, August 26 - 4 to 8 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, August 27 & 28 - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Labor Day Weekend - September 3, 4, & 5
Saturday & Sunday - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday (Labor Day) - 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
September Weekends: 10 & 11, 17 & 18 - Noon to 6 p.m.
Open Hours Rentals available during Public Hours.
Private Rentals available through November! Click here for more information on renting the Carousel
Cost
50¢ for kids, $1 for adults.
No charge for an adult to stand next to a young child.
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