The Wurlitzer Band Organ made the Carousel great, but it hardly ever worked and now it's gone. They replaced it with a portable CD player and some small speakers. The thing only plays about 5 songs, over and over. What a shame, the Wurlitzer was the Crown Jewel of Binghamton's parks. Now there is not another Band Organ closer than... More

I love having the carousles in our community! Out for a day with your kid? Hop on a carousel for free! Do the circuit of all 6! I love the fact that these were carousels donated to the community in the 20s and 30s by a local benefactor (Endicott and Johnson - owners of the EJ shoe factory), and meant... More

One of six working carousels in the region given by George F. Johnson, this is a 60 animal carousel. Patrons can ride for free. This carousel was made in 1925 it is in very good condition. There is the original 2-roll frame WurliTzer Military Band Organ with bells, not working the day I visited. Carousel enthusiasts will enjoy the visit... More

i was born and raised in binghamton new york.grew up in recreation park. it has seen it's better days i am sure.but, the park is a monument to the city and it's youngsters as well as it's elders. the carousel" merry go 'round" as we called it as kids was a great place to hang out and have alot of... More

There is a carousel in a few of the Binghamton city parks. It would be a stretch to call them amusement parks (tiny concrete pools, lots of link fence, a few basketball hoops, small swing/climbing sets). Anyone driving even a few miles to see them will be dissappointed. The carousels tend to stand by themselves, surrounded by small city parks(in... More