ATTENTION
2021 Announcement for Olcott Beach Carousel Park
OBCP is located at 5979 Main St. in Olcott, NY 14126. The park will be open on a limited basis for the 2021 season.
Hours are as follows: June hours are 12 – 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday
July hours are 12 -6 pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
We will be lifting our COVID restrictions as per Governor Cuomo’s announcement. Therefore, both entrances will be open and we will not be screening for COVID. We will not require but do recommend masks. Unvaccinated people must wear a mask and social distance. For the next few weeks, you may experience some delay in rides as we will continue to clean in between rides for the safety of the children.
Welcome
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.
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.
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.
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TEMPORAY PARK HOURS
(May be subject to change to comply with NYS guidelines)