Venetian Carousel - Fort Smith AR
N 35° 23.426 W 094° 25.719
15S E 370251 N 3917278
West End Park's carousel, built and hand-painted in Treviso, Italy brings old-fashioned joy to riders of all ages.
Waymark Code: WMJ7AX
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 10/05/2013
Views: 5
"The Park at West End is a pocket park of concentrated vintage charm on the west end of historic Garrison Avenue in downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas. An iconic 56-foot Ferris wheel that was featured in the 1935 World's Fair offers an unparalleled view of downtown Fort Smith, the Fort Smith National Historic Site, and the Arkansas River. The park's carousel, built and hand-painted in Treviso, Italy brings old-fashioned joy to riders of all ages. A covered arcade provides wholesome entertainment for kids and teenagers."
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Carousel Location: Amusement Parks
Is the Carousel operational?: Yes
Does the Music work?: Yes
Cost to ride:
$1.00 to ride the carousel. Park admission is free.
Hours of Operation:
Park Hours:
April 6 - Memorial Day:
Fridays 4-9 p.m. & Saturdays 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Memorial Day - Labor Day
Tuesdays - Fridays 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturdays - Noon - 10 p.m.
Labor Day - End of October
Fridays 5-10 p.m. & Saturdays 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
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