Carousel Experience at Sugar Sand Park Boca Raton

The vintage Sugar Sand Park Carousel in Boca Raton is a charming, family-favorite attraction that offers a nostalgic experience. The intricate and colorful carousel features 30 hand-carved horse reproductions, inspired by 19th-century designs, for families and kids of all ages to enjoy.

$1 Carousel Rides

When: Tuesday-Friday, from 1 to 6 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday & holidays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Sugar Sand Park, Boca Raton, 300 S. Military Trail
Cost: $1 per person
Website

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.

Commissioner Elaine Kleinman and The Four Rotary Clubs of Boca Raton helped bring this vintage-inspired treasure to life in 2005 — and it still features two chariots (one wheelchair-accessible) for everyone to have a safe ride.

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