Looff Carrousel and Gift Shop — Attraction in Spokane

Here's some tips for enjoying the Looff Carrousel to it's fullest! If you are a local or frequent enjoyer, get the loyalty pass. It's no extra money and you get a free ticket every 8 tickets purchased and a free ride in your birthday month, as well as a discount on gift shop items. There is also an annual pass for skyride, skate ribbon rentals (skates and scooters), carrousel rides, and pedal karts. Worth it if you come to the park often. For the Carrousel, there is a ring game for those SEATED on outside horses (not for those standing) and workers are encouraged to put out one gold ring per ride but many do not, unfortunately. You can ask the operator to put out a gold ring, to make it more likely they will. If you're child is too short to grab the rings off the arm, ask the operator for a handful of rings to throw. You throw the rings into the garbage goat's bucket on the other side of the ring arm. There is no prize for getting it in, it's just for fun! If you get a gold ring, hold onto it, you can exchange it for a free ride! You can't keep the rings, but they're for sale in the gift shop for 25 cents each. You cannot ride on the horse with your kid (unless it's a baby strapped into a harness), and those shorter than the barrier fence need an adult standing next to them. If you're kid is tall enough to ride on their own, but not tall enough to grab rings, the best setup is an adult sitting on an outside horse and the kid sitting on the horse next to them. So the adult can grab the rings and hand them to the kid. There is no weight limit, as long as you can strap the belt around your waist and secure it. Service dogs can ride on the Carrousel, but only when you're sitting on the bench. Wheelchair users can use the Carrousel, either with their chairs secured in front of the back bench, or if they can be assisted onto a horse (operators cannot lift the disabled, it has to be an aid) however they must be able to hold themselves upright. Adults standing next to a child must purchase a ticket/pass, but children 2 and under are free. The Carrousel is for all ages, from infants to the elderly, but not everyone is fit for the ride. Make sure you listen to the announcements played before the Carrousel to hear all the safety warnings. Don't get off the horse before the ride has stopped, you put not only yourself in danger but the ride itself. Horses have been damaged because of tumbles caused by carelessness. If you ever feel unsafe, get injured, or see something gross that needs cleaning up, tell a worker to call the rangers or maintenance, there are plenty of people working at the park that can come to help. SWIMMING IN THE RIVER IS FORBIDDEN and EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. If you see anyone in the river near Riverfront Park, call for help immediately. If you see an operator being unsafe (not checking belts, letting people break rules) ask them or another worker if you can speak to a manager or lead. This is a big no no, and the assistant manager is around most days and will want to know. There's a little bucket of clean trash on the gift shop counter labelled "Goat Food" which is for our beloved Garbage Goat, a metal sculpture made by "The Welding Nun" during the World Fair in 1974. It sucks up trash through it's mouth with a vacuum, located behind the Carrousel on the path. I recommend coming later in the day, the Carrousel is absolutely idyllic bathed in sunset light or right after the sun goes down. Finally, please treat the horses with respect, they are antiques and were made and maintained with love and care. This includes not whipping them with the belts, kicking them, or pulling on...

Hark, fair denizens of Spokane! Attend ye now to hear a tale most crantastic of the Looff Carousal and Gift Shoppe. 'Twas a merry sight to behold, a carousel of wooden wonders that spun and danced like sprites beneath the sun's golden gaze.

With each twirl and twist, a symphony of laughter and joy did fill the air, and even the grumpiest soul could not resist its playful allure. The wooden steeds, carved with love and care, did prance and gallop in a grand spectacle of whimsy and delight.

And lo, the gift shoppe did beckon with treasures aplenty, each trinket a token of wonder and surprise. From quaint curios to delightful baubles, 'twas a trove where mirth and curiosity mingled in a dance of their own.

But hark, dear reader, let us not forget the jesters of mirth who graced this wondrous place! They juggled and tumbled with such merriment that even the sternest countenance was softened by their antics.

In truth, the Looff Carousal and Gift Shoppe is a realm where laughter reigns supreme, and the spirit of revelry holds sway. If thou seek'st a spot to kindle thy heart with glee, venture forth and partake in its crantastic charm. Aye, thou shalt leave with a spirit uplifted and a smile that doth rival...

I was impressed with the carousel but the actions of the individual running it was out of line. My grandkids stood in line to ride a 7 and 2 year old mind you. My sister and I went to pay and when we walked back the operator had allowed the other kids to get on and she hadn’t started up the carousel yet. I waved the ticket at her she totally ignored me so I walked over there to ask her why she hadn’t let my grandkids on …she stated they didn’t have there ticket. But I showed her…she could have easily got down and let my grandkids on. I believe she did on purpose we are people of color and she blantly ignored the children and myself. Not a good 1st impression maybe you need to re-access who you employ and be a little more compassionate when it comes to dealing with children. Not a happy grandparent. Hence the reason for 2 stars Update: I understand she ended up apologizing...