Carousel

Carousel. Prospect Park Alliance. , A century ago, famed artist Charles Carmel carved the horses of this Carousel for one of Coney Island's legendary amusement parks. His colorful depictions of a horse's spirited expression and flowing mane influenced carousel design throughout the country. In 1952, the Carousel was brought to Prospect Park, where it continued to whirl until 1983, when it was closed due to insufficient funds for much-needed repair., Restored in 1990 by the Prospect Park Alliance , Beginning in 1987, the Prospect Park Alliance undertook its first major capital project , bringing the Carousel back to life. Twenty layers of paint were removed from the horses, revealing the original colors beneath. The Carousel's mechanisms were rebuilt, and nationally-known carousel artist Will Morton VIII painstakingly recreated the historic paintings on the Wurlitzer Band Organ. With its brass glittering and 1,000 lights glowing for the first time in decades, the Carousel reopened to an enthusiastic crowd in 1990., Prospect Park Alliance , The Prospect Park Alliance manages the Carousel and subsidizes its upkeep. The Alliance is a non-profit organization that works in partnership with the City to ensure the ongoing care and longterm stewardship of Prospect Park. Learn more on how to get involved.