Franklin County Endorsement, # 248, cited that "the Carousel will strengthen the community by providing a responsible means of healthy growth for the region; it will benefit the North Country culturally and economically without harming the lakes and mountains. Further, the aim of the Adirondack Carousel - to provide a family destination - will foster imagination and strengthen the community."

 
 
 

Mission

To build and maintain a full-size handcrafted carousel housed in a year-round pavilion with space for programs and special events.


Vision

Foster imagination and strengthen community by providing a responsible means of economic growth for the Tri-lakes region through traditional arts, education, and entertainment.


    Fostering the Arts
  • Showcase area theatre productions and events
  • Areas to highlight exhibitions from local studios and galleries to promote fine arts
  • Attractive Adirondack-style timber frame structure and pavilion
    Fostering Education
  • Center for children's art, science, and nature-themed workshops and programs
  • Provide a destination for traveling museum and educational exhibitions
  • Additional resource for local educators
    Fostering Entertainment
  • Become the only year-round carousel in the Adirondacks
  • Additional resource for Tri-lakes entertainment programs
  • Walking distance to train, lake, and business district
  • Potential alliances with area museums and attractions
    Strengthening Community
  • Community effort that promotes family values
  • Pavilion would become a landmark for the community
  • Upgrades to William Morris play park include picnic areas and new park equipment
  • Conveniently located and handicapped accessible
    Strengthening Economy
  • New tourist attraction
  • Community information resource
  • Cross-promotion opportunities with area attractions and museums
  • Catering and merchandising opportunities
  • Additional revenue and employment

 
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