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Tilden Park Merry-Go-Round

When
Visit on your scheduleFridays 11am–5pm; Saturday–Sunday 11am–5:30pm (fall 2026 sheet); check holiday hours at TildenMerryGoRound.org
Where
Tilden Park Merry-Go-RoundCentral Park Drive & Lake Anza Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708Open in Google Maps ↗
Ages
All ages
Cost
$4.00 per ride; $24.00 for 7 rides
Organizer
Tilden Park Merry Go Round (EBRPD concession)

A historic carousel in Tilden Regional Park near Lake Anza, with hand-carved animals, a concession stand, restrooms and parking. EBRPD's venue page lists fees of $4.00 per ride or $24.00 for 7 rides, and the fall 2026 attractions sheet lists hours of Fridays 11am–5pm and Saturday–Sunday 11am–5:30pm, all weather permitting, with holiday hours to be checked at TildenMerryGoRound.org. Reservations for parties are encouraged through the operator's site. Parking in Tilden is free.

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Official sources checked2026-10-13

Published details checked online. Contact responsiveness and live booking availability have not been confirmed.

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The operator's site (tildenmerrygoround.org) did not expose November–December holiday-lights dates in readable text; winter/holiday hours unconfirmed.