The flagship of the Burlington Parks System, City Park offers more than 75 acres of activities for the entire family. It serves as the home of an Amusement Park Area, one of only a handful of municipally operated in the state. A fully restored Dentzel Carousel is the highlight of the amusement area. As part of the National Historic Register, the carousel attracts thousands of visitors yearly. Throughout the spring and summer, the park comes alive with events, concert series, and baseball and softball tournaments. The park is located one mile from Downtown Burlington on South Church Street.
The carousel was built by the Dentzel Carousel Company, and has 46 hand-carved animals, three to a row. There are only 14 Dentzel Menagerie Carousels remaining intact in the world.
City Park offers: Amusement Park (Dentzel Carousel, Mini Car Track, Mini Boat Ride, & more), hiking trails, Playground, Shelters & Picnic areas, Concessions, Splash Park, The Maynard Aquatic Center, Burlington Tennis Center, 5 Softball Fields, Walking Track, Trail & Fitness Equipment, Softball Hall of Fame, Thataways Youth Center, and is a popular Outdoor Event Venue.
