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Bear Mountain Carousel at Bear Mountain ParkBear Mountain - Rockland CountyRockland County |
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Click to enlarge photo of Bear Mountain Merry-Go-Round (Bear Mountain Carousel)  Merry-Go-Round Pavilion at Bear Mountain State Park Among the many wonderful activities and attractions available in Bear Mountain State Park is the Bear Mountain Merry-Go-Round Pavilion. The Merry-Go-Round Pavilion provides a special attraction for children of all ages. Children love riding the carousel while adults marvel at this unique attraction. Things To Do at Bear Mountain Park The Merry-Go-Round at Bear Mountain features beautiful hand-painted scenes of the park while the merry-go-round itself features carved renditions of animals whose natural habitat is the Bear Mountain region in the Hudson River Valley. Animals include: black bear, bobcats, brown rabbit, deer, eagles, raccoons, red fox, river otters, wild turkeys, and even a skunk. Its rounding boards illustrate the park's early history with hand-painted scenes of the Hudson River, Perkins Memorial Tower, Bear Mountain Inn, and more pictures of area landmarks. The music played during the rides was recorded at an original carousel in Rochester, New York, from a 1926 Wurlitzer Pipe Band Organ. Both parents and kids can select their favorite animal and enjoy a ride on this wonderful Merry-Go-Round.The Journal News reported: "Tradition goes out the window at the Bear Mountain merry-go-round. Riders may perch themselves on the back of a frog, who sports a jaunty vest and bow tie. Then there’s that charming bear who has a honeycomb strapped onto his back, unaware of the bumblebee about to take a taste. This is not your everyday merry-go-round. The Bear Mountain merry-go-round was designed to represent the native animals in the Hudson River Valley. In addition to the animals, two highly decorated benches on the merry-go-round offer another way to ride, while also being easily converted into accessible seating for those in wheelchairs." A Bit of History about the Merry-Go-Round The Merry-Go-Round at Bear Mountain State Park is a building anchored in a distinguished history. The stone-and-timber pavilion reflects the Adirondack Great Camp architectural style that became the model for other Palisades Park buildings such as the 1915 Bear Mountain Inn and later the National Park System. The 8,000-square-foot pavilion includes a viewing area, fireplace hearth, catering facilities for small receptions, and snacks and restrooms. After riding the carousel, enjoy another one of the many activities and attractions at Bear Mountain. Activities and Things to Do at Bear Mountain include: Biking Trails Boat Rentals * Dockage Fishing (lake and river fishing) * Food vendors at park and restaurants at Bear Mountain Inn * Hiking Trails Nature Trails (signage about plants) Picnicking * Playground Playing Fields * Photography * Pool (very large pool) Nature Trails and Study * Recreation programs Swimming Zoo, Trailside Museum Merry-Go-Round Pavilion
Cross-country Skiing Ice Skating at Outdoor rink (Late October through mid-March) * Snowmobiling Snowshoeing Attractions at Bear Mountain include: Merry-Go-Round Pavilion * Perkins Memorial Drive & Tower * Scenic landscapes (Photograph opportunities) * Trailside Museums * Zoo and Nature Park * Wheelchair Accessible* Accessible indicates that, to the extent possible, this facility or activity meets the Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility standards. It is strongly recommended that you contact the facility in advance for a full description of facilities.
Location: Bear Mountain - Rockland County
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Bear Mountain Carousel at Bear Mountain Park
