The Dentzel Carousel at Glen Echo Park will be reopening this Saturday, April 27 for its 103rd season. To celebrate, Glen Echo Park is hosting “Carousel Day” from 11am-4pm.
The carousel was installed in the park in 1921 and underwent a complete restoration between 1983 and 2003.
“Considered one of the most beautiful carousels in the United States, the Glen Echo Park ride was installed in 1921 by the Dentzel Carousel Company of Germantown, Pennsylvania. The carousel is one of only 135 functioning antique carousels in the country and one of the few still in its original location. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the carousel is truly a Washington area treasure!”
Full details below per Glen Echo: “Join us (rain or shine!!) on Saturday, April 27, for a festival event in celebration of Glen Echo Park’s 103-year-old Dentzel Carousel as it opens for the season!
In addition to riding the carousel ($2.00 per ride or $5 for an all-day pass), visitors will enjoy many FREE activities throughout the Park, including performances, hands-on art projects, open studios & galleries, and more! Food options include Praline Cafe, Ben & Jerry’s, and FlyPizza Truck.”
2024 HOURS OF OPERATION
April 27 – August 25 || Wed – Fri, 10am – 2pm; Sat & Sun, 11am – 5pm
Aug 31 – Sept 29 || Sat & Sun, 11am – 5pm
Special Hours:
April 27 (Strauss Ball in the historic Spanish Ballroom) || 8:30pm – 10:30pm
May 27 (Memorial Day) & September 2 (Labor Day) || 11am – 5pm
TICKETS
$2.00 per ride | $5.00 for an all-day pass
During carousel season. tickets are available for purchase in person at the carousel’s ticket booth during regular operating hours and online. Every person must have their own ticket, including babies and accompanying adults. Children under six must be accompanied by a paying adult to ride.