Coeur d' Alene Carousel Foundation

Coeur d'Alene's Historic Playland Pier Carousel is up and operational in its new home in Memorial Plaza. The Grand Opening on June 9, 2017 boasted 1771 riders. The carousel opens for the summer season on Friday June 16, 2017. The original carousel was located at Playland Pier, which sat on the lake shore next to City Park. It was enjoyed by residents and visitors for over 30 years. In 1974 the amusement park was dismantled and the carousel was sold and disappeared for many years. The Perrons, carousel collectors, from Hood River Oregon discovered and purchased it at auction in 1986. It was fully restored and traveled about the U.S. on loan. It was purchased from the Perrons in 2011 by John & Pat Foote who gifted it to the newly formed non-profit Coeur d'Alene Carousel Foundation. The foundation gladly accepts donations to ensure this legacy will last for generations. Send to PO Box 170 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816.