Tilden Park Merry Go Round — Local services in Berkeley

So the 5 stars goes to the ride an staff. Always a blast. However the people in the picture were absolutely horrific to the workers. They cut everyone waiting in line. The very obvious line with the red ropes. Several other saw an got in line like a decent human being. These people were asked nicely to get in line an they told the worker “No”. The blonde said “my kid wants a certain animal an he doesn’t want to wait”. Because welcome to being so entitled you cut a line of 20 people. The Burnett in the cap told the worker that there’s no way they are going to the back of the line. The worker keeping her calm said ok but next time you need to get in line. As the employee opened the gate the families rushed in. They didn’t even hand her the tickets or clean their hands. She had to go an follow them.

So if you are coming here to visit be it from out of town or most likely a local who feels entitled. Stop it. There’s no rush. Everyone gets a turn. Teach your child patience by waiting in line an not cutting others.

Sorry to the employees who have to deal with these...

Visiting the Tilton Park merry-go-round was a delightful experience. This historic carousel, dating back to 1911, is beautifully maintained, with vibrant colors and charming, hand-painted horses that capture the whimsy and magic of a classic carousel. The music playing added to the nostalgic feel, making it a perfect attraction for families and children.

Children under a certain height have to be accompanied by an adult. The horses have slavery belts attached. Some of the horses go up and down, while other remain fixed. Only select horses can carry adults.

The staff was friendly and ensured the safety of all riders, which was reassuring. The ride itself was smooth and just the right length to be enjoyable without feeling too short.

Overall, the Tilton Park merry-go-round is a fantastic spot for a fun and...

Not a reason itself to go to Tilden Park, but adds some value. Rides are like $3 per person, and they DON'T last long! We were there last Sunday, and there was hardly anyone riding. Maybe 6-8 people. It seemed like the ride barely lasted one minute! Other than that, you can get snacks nextdoor like grilled cheese, fries, chips, sandwich, hot dog, ice cream, popcorn, etc. I got a grilled cheese with curly fries, and it was a complete waste of $10, $5 for sandwich and $5 for fries! The sandwich was so tiny and only had option for wheat bread. Taste was bland. I did like the curly fries, but for $5 I could buy a bag from Safeway bc it tasted like Ore-Ida honestly. The carousel is a short walk to Lake Anza, so that was nice. If you have small kids, go for the train...