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Greater Binghamton has the only carousel collection of this kind For further information on our carousels and our “Ride in the world. Of the fewer than 150 antique carousels remaining the Circuit Program,” please go to www.visitbinghamton. in the and , six are in Greater Binghamton, org or www.gobroomecounty.com. You may also stop by the . Because of the uniqueness of these carousels and the Binghamton Visitor Center at Roberson Museum and Science incomparable circumstances of their sur- Center to learn more about our carousels and our community vival and existence, all six are placed history. Our carousels are featured in the “Heritage Areas on the New York State Historic of New York State” promotional publication as a powerful Register and the National Reg- example of a local legacy providing economic opportunities ister of Historic Places. for the region. The report can be viewed on the County’s website at www.gobroomecounty.com. Several of our carousels have undergone painstak- ing restoration projects. The costly refurbishing of these priceless machines further attests to the com- mitment of our community I-81 to preserve these cultural I-87 legacies for future generations Rochester Syracuse to enjoy. I-90 Buffalo I-90 I-81 Albany I-390 Boston I-88 I-90 NY 17 NY 17 I-87

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a 11 C.C. Fred Fred Johnson Johnson Park Park 44 Recreation Recreation Park Park P 22 GeorgeGeorge W. W. Johnson Johnson Park Park 55 Ross Ross Park Park 33 HighlandHighland Park Park 66 WestWest Endicott Endicott Park Park 1 C. Fred Johnson Park 4 Recreation Park Carousel2 hoursG.W. of Johnson operation arePark subject to 5change. Ross Please Park check individual carousel listing for regular hours of operation. 3 Highland Park 6 West Endicott Park P.O. Box 995 • Binghamton, NY 13902 • (800) 836-6740 • (607) 772-8860 Carousels may not operate in inclement weather, so please call www.visitbinghamton.org ahead to confirm carousel is running. ®I LOVE NEW YORK logo is a registered trademark/service mark of the NYS Dept. of Economic Development, used with permission. BCP2 2/16 Our Carousels Then C. Fred Johnson Park 1 Ross Park 5 98 C.F.J. Boulevard, Johnson City, NY 13790 60 Morgan Road, Binghamton, NY 13903 Between 1919 and 1934, George F. Johnson Installed in 1923, this carousel is the largest of the six in the area, Installed in 1920, this carousel features 60 jumping horses, (1857-1948), shoe manufacturer and featuring 72 figures, 4-abreast. This carousel is considered the 4-abreast; 2 chariots (one with monkeys) and an original 51- great benefactor, donated six beautiful most elaborate group of carvings in our collection. Original key Military Band Organ. A carousels to our local parks. Johnson’s scenic panels and beveled mirrors remain. Park also includes restoration project is being planned. commitment to recreation was always a basketball court, ball fields, volleyball court, a Park also features 5th oldest zoo in and a small water spray park for children. Park open 9:00 the United States, the Discovery more than just good business. He felt am -8:00 pm from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Holiday Center of the Southern Tier (a carousels contributed to a happy life Lights on the Carousel held weekends between Thanksgiving hands-on children’s museum), and would help youngsters grow into and Christmas. Fully renovated carousel open Memorial Day a playground, and a sheltered strong and useful citizens. Because of his Weekend through Labor Day. Call the Johnson City parks office picnic area, all in a wooded own poor childhood, “George F.” believed at (607) 797-3031 (6:30 am-2:30 pm weekdays) for more details. setting. Binghamton Zoo at carousels should be enjoyed by everyone and Ross Park is open daily 10:00 George W. Johnson Park am – 5:00 pm. Park is open dawn insisted that the municipalities never charge money for a 2 to dusk. Carousel is open daily magic ride. 201 Oak Hill Avenue, Endicott, NY 13760 Installed in 1934 and historically restored in 1994, this Memorial Day Weekend through carousel has 36 horses, 3-abreast and 2 chariots in its original Labor Day, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Now, into their tenth decade, these magnificent machines (607) 772-7017 still spin from Memorial Day through Labor Day at no charge carousel pavilion. A glass enclosure was added in 1999. Situated in the heart of Endicott’s “Northside” and “Little or for an admission of “one piece of litter.” In a day when ” neighborhoods, the George W. Johnson Park features West Endicott Park nothing is free, we boast the world’s greatest entertainment a swimming pool, bathhouse, picnic shelter, the “Stage at 6 bargain! Little Italy,” ball fields and playground. The Carousel is host 501 Maple Street at Page Avenue, Endicott, N.Y. to “Halloween at the Scarousel” in October and “Little Italy Installed in 1929, this carousel features 36 animals, three abreast, Our carousels (we’ve always called them merry-go-rounds), Christmas” in December. Park is open 7:00 am – 8:30 pm. including a pig and a dog. The West Endicott Park is adjacent to were all manufactured by the Allan Herschell Company of Carousel is open daily Memorial Day through Labor Day. Endicott-Johnson factories, consistent with Johnson’s commitment North Tonawanda, New York, in the “country ” style. You Please call (607) 757-2421 for hours of operation. to providing recreational facilities for his employees and their families. Park has a kiddie pool, tennis courts, playground and can still hear the sounds of the original WurliTzer Band Highland Park a covered picnic shelter. Park is open 10:00 am – dusk. Carousel Organs on the Recreation and Ross Park carousels. And, if you 3 opens Memorial Day weekend; weekends only through June, then are lucky enough to ride on all six merry-go-rounds, you will 801 Hooper Road, Endwell, NY 13760 open daily through Labor Day. (607) 786-2970 be delighted by monkey chariots, horses with hidden lions in Installed in 1925, this carousel is the only one of the area’s carousels that has been relocated. Originally located at the saddle blankets, a pig, and even a dog. Not to worry, every the old En-Joie Park in Endicott, the carousel features 36 carousel animal in Greater Binghamton is a “jumper!” You animals, 3-abreast; including a pig and a dog. Highland Park Carousel Capital of the World! can “Ride the Carousel Circuit” by collecting a card at each facilities include a swimming pool and wading pool, picnic Located in six parks throughout the County, hours of operation: carousel, and when you have all six you’ll receive a special area, playground, tennis courts, ball fields, volleyball, all in a Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. Hours of operation vary button. What is even more remarkable wooded setting. Park is open 10:00 am – dusk. Carousel opens by park. For specific hours of operation, please go to our website: Memorial Day weekend; weekends only through June, then www.visitbinghamton.org/things-to-do/carousels/. is that of 150 wood-carved carousels open daily through Labor Day. (607) 786-2970 remaining in the United States Carousel operation is weather dependent. and Canada, six are right here in Recreation Park Greater Binghamton, New York! 58-78 Beethoven Street, Binghamton, NY 13905 4 Installed in 1925, this carousel includes 60 jumping horses, 4-abreast; chariots; and the original 2-roll frame WurliTzer Military Band Organ with bells. The horses and the original carousel house cupola have been restored. Situated in the historic George F. Johnson Recreation Park, facilities include a reflective pond, statue of George F. Johnson, Rod Serling Memorial Plaque, band shell concerts, pools and bathhouse, tennis courts, playground, and ball fields. The Carousel is host to “Holiday Rides at Rec Park” Saturdays in December; carousel is open from 5:00 – 8:00 pm with , horse and carriage rides, local choir/chorus groups, and more. Park is open dawn – 9:00 pm. Carousel is open Memorial Day Weekend through mid- June, Mon.-Fri. 3:00 pm – 7:45 pm, Sat & Sun 12 noon – 7:45 pm, and from mid-June through Labor Day, daily 12 noon – 7:45 pm. (607) 722-9166 or (607) 772-7017