Riverside Park carousel and miniature train

We make all efforts to keep both the train and carousel operational, however it is possible that rides may not be fully operational at all times.

Hours of operation

Open from Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. until Labour Day.

From Labour Day to Thanksgiving Monday, rides will be open on Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Tickets and passes

Single admission tickets are available at Riverside Park Concession for $2.49 plus HST by cash or electronic payment.

Season’s passes are $22.08 plus HST (per person) and are available at:

  • ServiceGuelph, 1 Carden Street
    Note: Wait times are always shorter mid-month. Save yourself time by avoiding the end-ofmonth lineup.
  • West End Community Centre, 21 Imperial Road South
  • Evergreen Seniors Community Centre, 683 Woolwich Street
  • Victoria Road Recreation Centre, 151 Victoria Road North

Passes are non-refundable.

Amusement ride rules

  • All riders must follow the rules.
  • If you choose to ride, you accept all risk.
  • Riders must have a ticket or season pass to ride the carousel or train. Chaperones may ride for free.
  • One rider per carousel animal.
  • Each child under the age of five (5 years old) must be individually accompanied by a responsible chaperone (14 years or older). The chaperone may ride for free.
  • Children must be able to sit upright and hold on by themselves.
  • Children are not allowed to ride on a chaperone’s lap on the carousel or train.
  • Riders and chaperones must stay on the carousel floor while it is moving.
  • Riders must remain seated while the ride is moving. Wait until the ride comes to a complete stop before stepping off of the ride floor.
  • All riders must act in a safe manner.
  • Riders not acting in a safe manner will be required to leave the ride.
  • Rides do not operate during inclement weather.

Not allowed on rides:

  • Pets (service animals allowed)
  • Smoking
  • Food and beverages

Private bookings

For private bookings outside of regular operating hours, email [email protected].