Merry-go-round - article about Merry-go-round

One of the things that most children will remember about a play ground is the merry go round. They might remember the swings fondly, or how much they love the slide, but there is something magical about the ride that has become a symbol of American playgrounds and the mainstay of any good amusement park. Some are simple, and some are run with mechanics, but the fun they provide remains that same.

The other merry go round is the one that you might find at an amusement park. These are also referred to as a carousel, but it does depend on where you live. Where I grew up, both terms were used interchangeably. Whatever you call them, they are often historic items that communities want to save. They are usually unique in that each has its own set of different animals, though the most common are horses. The one in my community that was torn down and sold years ago was just recently put back together. Seeing that merry go round brings back strong and happy memories from my childhood.

I always try to make it a rule that my daughter can ride the merry go round whenever we are near one. I always seem to remember them the most from trips when I was little. There have been a few times when we just did not have the time, and I found I was highly disappointed that she could not ride. Perhaps I am projecting my memories on her, as she is not quite as upset about not being able to go on the merry go round as I am. She does love them though, and that means perhaps one day she will be putting her own children on them too.

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