New Enclosure Built for Binghamton’s Ross Park Carousel

Construction of a protective shelter for Ross Park's historic 105-year-old carousel is nearing completion.

The enclosure is being erected on a concrete pad a short distance from the main entrance to the park on the South Side of Binghamton.

It's not known exactly when the $2.1 million project to restore one of the city's two popular merry-go-rounds will be completed.

The initial planning for the job began at least 15 years ago. The city was awarded $500,000 by the state in 2015 to cover some of the costs associated with the restoration project.

Despite approving the funding, the state's Historic Preservation Office delayed approval on specific plans for the work. The agency finally authorized the start of the project last spring.

The carousel's 60 horses and two chariots were removed from their original location and shipped to a restoration company in Connecticut.

There had been some hope that the Ross Park carousel restoration work might be completed in time for the first rides to be offered during the holiday season. But it now appears that may not be possible.

WNBF NEW VIDEO: We braved the elements to inspect the work on the carousel restoration project on December 9, 2025.

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