About Carousel Gardens Amusement Park
Carousel Gardens gives New Orleans families a playful detour within City Park. Its scale suits a manageable amusement outing, with traditional rides and children’s attractions rather than the demands of a major destination park. The setting is part of the pleasure: leave room for the surrounding public park instead of turning a visit into a hurried attempt to extract every possible ride.
The historic carousel, known as the Flying Horses, supplies the park’s signature. The City Park Train, Music Express and Ladybug Rollercoaster offer different levels of excitement, and smaller rides give younger children their own priorities. Daily admission is presented with unlimited rides and access to Storyland, the neighbouring storybook attraction; check the actual dated product before deciding how much of the day to reserve for each.
At a glance
- The Flying Horses
- Carousel Gardens’ historic carousel is also known as the Flying Horses.
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Planning your visit
Use 7 Victory Avenue for Carousel Gardens rather than an arbitrary City Park entrance. Choose attractions around the youngest rider’s requirements, then alternate rides with rest and refreshments. Compare a day ticket with membership-related options only if repeat visits are realistic. Check the amusement schedule separately from the wider park and review participation rules in advance. A light itinerary leaves room for a favourite second ride and makes the surrounding park an asset rather than another obligation.
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Getting there
Head to 7 Victory Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70124, United States. Follow the official arrival guide to find the right entrance for your visit.
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Plan with the official information
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Sources and updates
Information checked 2026-10-25.
Photograph: Photo: Carousel Gardens Amusement Park.