The Heritage Carousel of Des Moines, Iowa: Wooden menagerie carousel, Union Park, Des Moines, Iowa

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The Heritage Carousel is Closed for the 2018 Season

Thanks to all who supported the Carousel this season. We will open for the 2019 season on Memorial Day weekend. Please join our email list and follow us on Facebook to stay up to date on all of the Carousel news.

To see photos from our 2018 events and celebrations, please go here!
And it’s not too late to celebrate our 20th Birthday. 20th Birthday apparel and memorabilia is still available in our online Carousel Store!

2018 Season A Success!!

The 20th season of the Heritage Carousel in Union Park has drawn to a close. It was another great year at the Heritage Carousel. We kicked off the season with our annual first rider contest followed by our fantastic Birthday Celebration in June! The season ended with the traditional Cruise to the Carousel Car Show sponsored by the Des Moines Rollin’ Relics.

Thank you to everyone who attended our events, hosted a party, purchased our merchandise, and came to ride and enjoy the Carousel. We had over 50,000 riders this season resulting in countless smiles and happy memories!

Please continue to support the Heritage Carousel so that we can continue to keep the cost of a ride at just 50 cents for children.

Adopt-An-Animal on the Heritage Carousel

Keep the Carousel going 'round!! For a minimum donation of $150, you can adopt one of the animals or chariots on the Carousel. Perfect for those who love to ride the Carousel, a unique way to honor someone, and a great way to help the Carousel keep our ride cost affordable for all! Included in your adoption donation is:

Season naming rights.
A personalized message for your animal or chariot which will be displayed at the Heritage Carousel as well as on the website.

And your choice of:

A Family OR Grandparent season pass offering unlimited rides for the 2019 season.*

A voucher for a t-shirt of your choice.*

A 10% discount on any private rentals during the 2019 season

*For tax purposes, the value of and goods must be deducted from the total amount of your donation. You can also choose to have your entire donation go to the Carousel rather than receive the items.

Contact us to be put onto a waiting list to Adopt An Animal for the 2019 season!

Party at the Carousel!
Reserve the Carousel for your party or gathering now!

Dates are filling up! The Carousel is an ideal location for both small and large group usage.
Private & Open Hours Rentals available.
Ideal for small & large group usage. Private & Open Hours Rentals available.
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Keep the Carousel going round – Adopt-an-Animal today! A special way to support the Carousel, honor a friend, remember a loved one or recognize your business. Click here for more details!		The Carousel offers fun for groups of any size – big or small! Private Rentals, Open Hours Rentals, Tokens, Carousel Kid Cards! Perfect for parties, schools, organizations, reunions! Available through November! Click here for more details!

Friends Of The Carousel

Help support the goal of the Des Moines Carousel Foundation to maintain and operate this beautiful and authentic Carousel and provide a wholesome, nostalgic and affordable form of entertainment for all to enjoy. Donations received will help with on-going maintenance needs such as the band organ, the building, and painting of both the animals and the Carousel. Click here for more information.

Special Thanks To:
Eric J. Hermann Design & Photography - many, many photos and website design
JTM MultiMedia, Inc. - website hosting, maintenance & happy-to-help attitude