Totally Kid Carousel to Relaunch at Riverbank State Park
Amusement ride's colorful animals inspired by local schoolchildren to merrily go-round again
ALBANY, NY (09/16/2009)(readMedia)-- Who: New York State Parks Commissioner Carol Ash and New York City officials
What: Reopening of the newly repaired and refurbished Totally Kid Carousel at Riverbank State Park
When: 10 a.m., Friday, September 18, 2009
Where: Near the entrance of Riverbank State Park on 145th Street, New York, New York
The Carousel opened at Riverbank State Park in 1997, but mechanical problems led to service interruptions. After being dissembled and completely overhauled, the Carousel will again be open to the public at Riverbank State Park.
The Totally Kid Carousel was originally conceived and executed by artist Milo Mottola, who was commissioned by the Percent for Art Program within the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. Using drawings from New York City school children, Mottola created fanciful models for the 36 carousel animals. At each animal's place on the carousel is the child's original sketch and signature.
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