WELCOME TO OLCOTT BEACH CAROUSEL PARK
Olcott Beach
Carousel Park
On the south shore of Lake Ontario in N.Y. State, you’ll discover the quaint Hamlet of Olcott Beach. In the shadow of Olcott’s famous Lighthouse is a wonderful vintage amusement park. It features a 1928 style Hershell-Spillman two row carousel. Five vintage kiddie rides, and a wonderful 1931 Wurlitzer band organ. Come relive fond memories as your children and grandchildren scream in delight and giggle with laughter!
Non Profit Park
Olcott Beach Carousel Park, Inc. is a not-for profit corporation that was formed for the purpose of creating an historic amusement park reminiscent of the 1940-1950’s era. It is at 5979 Main Street Olcott at the site of the 1940’s Olcott Amusement park. Anyone wishing to volunteer at the park for the 2023 season, will be trained and can sign up to work at 10 a.m. at Olcott Beach Carousel Park, back gate (Lake side). See calendar here
Volunteers
The corporation is made up of volunteers from the community and Rosemary Sansone serves as its chairman. The volunteers devote countless hours toward developing and maintaining this vintage 1940’s kiddy theme park. Anyone wishing to volunteer at the park for the 2023 season, will be trained and can sign up to work at 10 a.m. at Olcott Beach Carousel Park, back gate (Lake side).
Rides
The original 1940’s carousel building was restored and furnished with a 1928 Hershell Spillman carousel. This carousel closely resembles the original carousel which was operated in the building from the 1940’s – 80’s. In addition to the carousel, the park has five vintage kiddy rides: a 1946 Allen Herschell Kiddy Auto / Fire Truck Ride (originally from Olcott), a 1940’s Allen Herschell Sky Fighter, a 1940’s Boat Ride, a 1950’s Rocket Swing Ride and a kiddy Ferris Wheel (originally located at the Whistle Pig in Niagara Falls). The cost per ride is 25 cents.
Features of the Park
Large murals are displayed in the two kiddie ride pavilions that feature scenes from Olcott Beach’s past. The park also has a 1931 Wurlitzer Band Organ and engraved brick pathways A vintage arcade is housed in a reproduction of the historic Boeckmann Studio and seven skee ball machines are located in the east ride pavilion as well as rocking chairs.
Rustic Theater
The recently built Tom Kelley Rustic Theater is a replica of the Rustic Theater from the early 1900’s that was once located in nearby Krull Park. It is used for special events to entertain patrons.
Volunteer at the Park
Anyone who would like to volunteer can call Rosemary Sansone (778-7066). Barb Colley (778-8284), or inquire at the ticket booth in Olcott Beach Carousel Park.
More Rides
and Fun
PARK HOURS
Sat., Sun. & Mon., from 12 – 6 p.m. of Memorial Day Weekend
Open Saturdays and Sundays, 12 – 6 p.m. through June
Open Friday through Sunday, 12 – 6 p.m. July through Labor Day
EVENTS
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