City Park
City Park
4.5
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duffey3700
Richmond, VA3,337 contributions
Feb 2023
Even though it was raining we knew that most of the rides were closed anyway but we stopped by to let our 7 year old granddaughter check it out. She enjoyed a couple rides on the indoor carousel and dreamed of getting on the slides which were wet....maybe next time. Seems like a really nice public park and we're hoping we can make it back this summer to check the entire park out.
Written 27 February 2023
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Lee L
Wilson, NC40 contributions
Mar 2019 • Family
The City Park is a great place to take your children. Lots to do, ride the carousel, there are boats, swings, food and of course the train!
Written 7 May 2019
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Bertram S
Wyoming, MI998 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
We came here to ride the carousel and we certainly enjoyed it. It seems to be very well kept up. And the price is great: $1 a ticket or 10 tickets for $8. It’s thought this carousel was built around 1910, although some of the animals may have been made in the 1890’s; this is its 3rd or 4th home, brought here from Ohio in 1948. It was restored in the 1980’s. I didn’t find the names of any professional carousel restorers were involved with the restoration, and unfortunately it shows. While the paint job is well done, it doesn’t have the quality coloring or detailing that other Dentzel carousels that have been restored to their original look by professionals have. Still, the animals look beautiful. I would highly recommend riding this carousel. We also took a walk around the park and had our lunch here. Our children enjoyed riding some small cars. Do note that the rides close for the heat of the afternoon and then open again for the evening. We had to carefully time our arrival here since we were just driving through on our way to Tennessee.
Written 13 August 2017
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momrohal
Burlington, NC16 contributions
May 2017 • Solo
This park has a quaint, small town feel. There is a carousel and a small train for the kids to ride. There is also a playground. The park has many paved paths and bridges that cross a meandering stream.Pet friendly, although pets are not allowed in ride area.
Written 12 July 2017
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wjeanbell
Burlington, NC2 contributions
Jun 2016
A great place for youngsters in the summer. Rides are reasonable, snacks are available, and lots of walking paths too.
Written 28 June 2016
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Timothy L
Prospect Hill50 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
This city park is great for an outing with the grandchildren! The amusement park section has fun rides for everyone. the Carousel also a beautiful reminder of time gone by. Loved it! A train also traverses the wooded part of the park It was a fun day for everyone!
Written 13 May 2019
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Joyce S
Burlington, NC65 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
City Park is a Burlington institution. It was a real treat to go there as a child. We took our children so much we had season passes. And NOW we take our grandchildren. We love it!!!!
Written 7 May 2019
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hanskennedy30
Burlington, NC198 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
While this in its day might have been the place it simply has been left behind. Parts are in disrepair and often it gets trashed.
Written 17 January 2019
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Keosha1908
Burlington, NC158 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
This park is absolutely old fashioned and outdated. The same stuff from when I was child 25 years ago. Could use a update.
Written 9 December 2018
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Jamie P
7 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
Great fun place to take children. Central location. Family atmosphere, parks, amusement rides, softball fields. YMCA
Written 6 November 2018
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Has anyone had pictures taken at City Park? Was thinking about getting some fun maternity pictures taken there. Thanks!
Written 19 July 2017
Taken a few that turned out well. There's a nice fountain, a few little bridges, 2 gazebos I believe... And of course, the carousel.
Written 21 July 2017
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