The Sugar Sand Park Carousel
Next to the Science Playground, the Sugar Sand Park carousel has been giving $1 rides since 2005. It has 30 horses and two chariots, one of them wheelchair accessible, and it's the easiest way to end a playground visit without tears.
What's here
- 30 carousel horses and 2 chariots.
- One wheelchair-accessible chariot.
- $1 rides for everyone.
- Benches nearby and the Science Playground next door.
Good to know
The carousel is closed on Mondays and on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. The City's carousel page lists Tuesday to Friday 1 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday and holidays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the main park page shows slightly different hours, so call 561-347-3900 if you're planning around it.
Seasons & hours
As posted on the City of Boca Raton's carousel page in October 2026.
Hours and prices
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday – Friday | 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Saturday, Sunday & holidays | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
| Closed | Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day |
| Price | $1 per person, per ride |
Tickets & tips
- Bring small bills.
- One chariot is wheelchair accessible.
- Next to the Science Playground.
- Restrooms close by.
Hours are the City's posted hours and can change; check before you go.
The ride
The Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District added the carousel in 2005, and the City runs it. Riders choose from 30 horses or one of two chariots, the bench seats that suit toddlers riding with a parent. One chariot is built to take a wheelchair, so no one has to sit out.
At $1 a ride it's one of the cheapest treats in Boca, and kids often go around two or three times. Bring a few dollar bills.
When to go
Because the carousel opens in the afternoon on weekdays, a morning at the playground or the Explorium followed by a ride after lunch works well. On Saturdays and Sundays it runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It's closed every Monday.
Making a day of it
The carousel sits beside the Science Playground and the Family Pavilion, a few steps from the restrooms and the Explorium. Many families do the playground first, then the carousel as the last thing before heading to the car; it's a gentle wind-down after an hour of climbing.
Parties near the carousel
There are no carousel party packages listed, but the Family Pavilion and the Patio/Classroom Pavilion are both right next to it and can be rented for birthdays. See our Picnics & Pavilions page for prices and how booking works.
See the rest of the park
Carousel is one of 7 featured areas at Sugar Sand Park.