Near entrance·Flat ride
Merry-Go-Round
Historic hand-carved Dentzel carousel with jumping horses and ornate figures.
Flat ride
Mild thrill
Any height
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Merry-Go-Round stats
- Manufacturer
- Dentzel
- Model
- Carousel
- Opened
- 1927
- Top speed
- 8 mph
- Height
- 12 ft
- Inversions
- 0
- Duration
- 2 min 30 sec
Merry-Go-Round is a 12-foot flat ride at Kennywood. It was built by Dentzel, opened in 1927 and lasts about 3 minutes. There's no height requirement.
Before you ride
Children under 46 inches need a supervising companion on the Merry-Go-Round.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
Look for the lion, tiger, and decorated carousel panels.
💡 Fun facts
- Dentzel carousel
- 50 jumping horses
- 12 stationary horses
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