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Krape Park Carousel

Krape Park Carousel 1799 S. Park Blvd., Freeport, IL, United States

The Krape Park Carousel is OPEN! It will be operating at 50% capacity with up to 10 riders at a time. Weekend hours are 11 am- 8 pm and weekdays from noon-8 pm. Cost is still just 50 cents a ride.

Carousel 60th Celebration

Krape Park Carousel 1799 S. Park Blvd., Freeport, IL, United States

After renovations to the carousel structure and the plaza surrounding it, the Krape Park Carousel opened for its 60th season.  On July 4, 1959 it was installed in Krape Park.  Now, 60 years later it remains a community icon. On July 4th from noon-2:00 pm the Freeport Park District will be joined by co-sponsor FHN […]

Yippee-Yi-Yo!

Krape Park Carousel 1799 S. Park Blvd., Freeport, IL, United States

Renovations on the Krape Park Carousel are now complete.  It's open weekends from 11:00 am - 8:00 pm and weekdays from noon- 8:00 pm.  Cost per ride remains 50 cents! Last Fall, the entire carousel was moved from its site. While disassembled, the structure, ticket booth, and horses were refurbished keeping the spirit of the […]

Carousel Rides End October 7th

Krape Park Carousel 1799 S. Park Blvd., Freeport, IL, United States

This is the last weekend the carousel will be open before closing for the season. Saddle up, and take your final spin on Saturday or Sunday, October 6th or 7th. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. both days.  Next week, renovations and enhancements will begin on the structure and the site. The Park District will […]