Tilden Regional Park Merry-Go-Round

My toddler goes wild for this place! The last time we brought her here, she demanded to ride 3 times. It is nice to bring her to a place I used to love as a kid. Thank you for keeping it going.

After riding the steam train we thought we would check out the merry go round. It is hard to find. It is indoor and connected to a gift shop and snack area where you purchase tickets. Tickets are 4 dollars each. We purchased tickets and a popcorn which was really good. We had our 2 year old granddaughter with us and let her parents tag along;). It wasn't busy at all. The young kids that work here are noticeably not interested in being here or smiling. That old merry go round went fast! I mean really fast! Too fast even. Much too fast for small children and young grandmas expecting normal merry go round speed. We have 3 leftover tickets so we will be back and try again.

+ lots of parking+/- need to GPS directly to the merry-go-round, can't just walk here from another part of the park+ $4/ride but parents can ride free with kids under 38" that need assistance+/- its VERY FAST towards the end, might be scary for small kids+ stamps and markers near the carousel as a fun activityWebsite says to make reservations but we didn't have any line on the weekday. Definitely check the schedule first before going to make sure they're open.

It's def cute for a small something to do but not as great as I was hoping for it to beThe carousel is fun, pretty, and fast and you def have to ride it or else the trip isn't worth it The cafe was kinda underwhelmingI ordered a hot chocolate hoping it would be cute because the menu literally said it comes with sprinkles but I just got a closed plan white cup and when I opening the lid to look inside there was no sprinkles :/There are a lot of decorations outside which are nice to look at but tbh there wasn't as much to do/see as I thought there'd be

Came here with my toddler and agree with all the other reviews that say the merry go round is fast. Staff was friendly, easy to buy ticket. But I do wish they'd slow down the merry go round.

This Merry Go Round is a classic. We took our 3 year old granddaughter twice in the last few weeks. The first time we went the carousel it went very fast - so fast that she was holding on to the pole very tightly. I could tell it was fast just by watching it go by. The second time - this past weekend - it was a little slower so not sure who or how they dictate the speed.Tickets are $4 each or 7 for $22 - available at the gift shop. In addition to the carousel - you can walk around and see the exhibit inside. There's a small screen promoting some Disney classics (ie. Dory, Zootopia, etc.) and there's a coloring/stamp station for kids.Outside the carousel - because it was Easter - they had wooden photo stations so you can take pictures. I'm sure they will update depending on the season. There was a private party going on inside a small section - so I guess you can rent some space which is a great option.My 3 year old granddaughter had a fun time and for me, that's what counts.

It's really a waste of time that there is only one amusement in such a big area. It's not worthy to drive so long in the mountain at all. The Merry-Go-Round is fun. The restaurant is terrible. Beyond meat is the only kind of meat in the burgers. The waffle fries are too salty. The food tastes bad but the price is very high. You don't have any other options up here so they can charge you as much as they want. The bathrooms are closed and there is only a mobile toilet there. And it's extremely dirty and horrible.

Another fun place to take the kids on a fun day adventure exploring the Tilden park. There are so may awesome places to walk to and I'm so glad this place was recommended to us. We love nature and exploring outside so anytime my son gets to do that it's a guaranteed a day full of fun.

Wonderful historic carousel! Officially considered a historic site because it is as close to the original experience as it can realistically be, with real horse tails and working spinner and rocking seats, unlike the similar Hershell-Spillman carousel in Golden Gate Park. It may be the fastest carousel in the Bay Area, and the breeze from the open doors helps. The food is mediocre but the cookies are cute!Not very busy weekdays. Supposedly the antique band organ will be working in the next month or so, which will make it even more true to its original form!The paint is pretty well maintained, with saddles and other touch-ups done about every 2 years. I rode several horses before I found one with obvious wear on the ears. Almost all animals are jumpers, except for the alternating (non-horse) animals on the outside row. The folks who work on restoring and maintaining it are often working there and are very approachable with questions about its restoration. The cafe is part gift shop, though not much is specific to Tilden, currently just a book, 2 embroidered patches, and Tshirts from what I saw.

I find it incredible how they can put a big merry go round in the middle of nowhere. Not really much else to see though. Plenty of parking. People usually dont stay here too long. Just let your kids go on a few rides and be on your way. Prices as of 1/5/2024 is $4 per ticket or $24 for 7 tickets. They still had their Christmas setup inside. It seemed like they were already starting to take down their Christmas decorations that were outside. Right next to the merry go round is a cafe. I was surprised to see that they sell fentons ice cream. This might be the only place that sells food at Tilden park. Ive seen an area at lake anza that looks like it sells food but it's never been opened when I go there.