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“Wooden carousels built since the 1930's.”
Thirty animals and two wheelchair-accessible chariots turn to the music of a Stinson band organ on this colorful wooden carousel. Located in a city park near the Des Moines River; this replica of a turn-of-the-20th-century carousel features handpainted scenes of Des Moines landmarks. Group rentals available.
The park is great. But the carousel is beautiful! The hand painted animals and local buildings and places are all amazing! The unique, classic music box was wonderful as well! If you have a... Read more
What a fun activity that makes everyone a kid again and cost the same as it did when you were a kid! The Heritage Carousel, is a Des Moines landmark in Union Park, and this past weekend I finally... Read more
Love the Heritage Carousel! I take my kids here every summer at least a few times and we always have such a good time. It's such a beautiful and historic carousel that's been meticulously taken... Read more
The Heritage Carousel
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