Tilden Park Merry-Go-Round
Tilden Park Merry-Go-Round, Historic carousel in Contra Costa County, US
The Tilden Park Merry-Go-Round features hand-carved poplar figures on its outer rows and cast aluminum animals on the inner row, spanning four circular sections.
Built by Herschell-Spillman Company in 1911, this carousel operated at various California locations before finding its permanent home at Tilden Park in 1948.
The carousel maintains its original 7-1/2 horsepower Westinghouse electric motor and features decorative paintings on white rounding boards added during the 1950 renovation.
Visitors can purchase single rides for $4.00 or a book of seven tickets for $24.00, with children under 38 inches requiring a ticket but receiving free adult accompaniment.
The carousel underwent an expansion in 1950 from three rows to four rows, incorporating both traditional wooden horses and modern aluminum figures in its design.
Location: Contra Costa County
Inception: 1911
GPS coordinates: 37.90058,-122.25605
Latest update: March 12, 2025 21:36
Tilden Regional Park
1.4 km
Hearst Greek Theatre
3 km
Campus of the University of California, Berkeley
3 km
Gourmet Ghetto
2.6 km
Bevatron
2.6 km
Lawrence Hall of Science
2.5 km
Evans Hall
3 km
Hearst Memorial Mining Building
3 km
Hillside Elementary School
2.2 km
Berkeley Rose Garden
1.8 km
The Big "C"
2.9 km
University House, Berkeley
2.9 km
LeConte Hall
3.1 km
Gilman Hall
3.1 km
Casa Zimbabwe
2.8 km
Julia Morgan Hall
3.1 km
Senior Hall
3.2 km
Campbell Hall (UC Berkeley)
3.1 km
Blake Garden
2.9 km
Regional Parks Botanic Garden
1.3 km
Founders' Rock
2.8 km
Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley
3 km
Hillside Club
2.9 km
Stebbins Hall
2.7 km
Donald and Helen Olsen House
1.5 km
John Hinkel Park
1.6 km
Sunset Mausoleum and Columbarium
2.7 km
Kensington Library
2.6 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes