We have a great park right in the middle of town that has been closed for nearly 2 years for renovations, but just reopened before Thanksgiving. The girls and I went today to meet Leslie, Eli, and Jacob, and we all had a great time. It is such a neat park to have so close to our house...and full of history. Founded in 1887, it was the first public park in the state of North Carolina and is the 5th oldest operating amusement park in the U.S. Along with several playgrounds, there is also a miniature train, kiddie boats, and a beautiful antique Dentzel Carousel that was made in 1900 (one of only 14 that remain in operation in the country) with a cool antique Wurlitzer organ from 1924.
miniature train that goes around the park
all aboard!
boat ride
antique Dentzel carousel...my favorite thing in the park!
Wurlitzer organ
I thought that Maggie would want to ride on one of the horses, but she surprised me and said she wanted to ride in the sleigh (but she looked longingly at the horses once the carousel was moving)
Lilly chose the giraffe!
That is so cool. Archer would love the train! Awesome.
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