Griffith Park Merry Go Round in Los Angeles, California

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Griffith Park Merry Go Round
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 665-3051

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Nestled in the park’s verdant green lawns, this historic hand-carved carousel has been entertaining riders since 1937. The largest organ on the west coast plays waltzes and calliope tunes as your grandchildren enjoy the timeless pleasures of the Merry-Go-Round.

Info: Free

Hours: Weekends daily and weekdays in the summer; Christmas and Easter vacations, 11am to 5pm; Park: dusk to dawn

Age: Tdlr./Pre-Schl. (1-5), Elementary (5-9), Tween (9-12), Teen (12+)

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My granddaughter and I love this carousel; however, I want to correct the information that it is free. There is a $2.00 charge per ride.

bronxmomma on 02/02/09 at 11:12 AM

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