Mission & Vision
Mission: To build and maintain a handcrafted Carousel featuring 24 wildlife figures and a handicap-accessible chariot to be housed in a year-round pavilion with space for programs and special events.
Vision: To foster imagination and strengthen our community by providing a responsible means of economic growth for the region through art, education and entertainment.
Franklin County Endorsement, # 248, cited that “the Carousel will strengthen the community by providing a responsible means of healthy growth for the region; it will benefit the North Country culturally and economically without harming the lakes and mountains. Further, the aim of the Adirondack Carousel—to provide a family destination—will foster imagination and strengthen the community.”
Fostering the Arts
- Showcase area theatre productions and events
- Exhibition space to highlight local studios and galleries
- Attractive Adirondack-style structure and pavilion
Fostering Education
- Center for children’s art, science, and nature-themed workshops and programs
- Destination for traveling museum and educational exhibitions
- Resource for local educators
Fostering Entertainment
- The only year-round carousel in the Adirondacks
- Venue for Tri-Lakes entertainment programs
- Walking distance to train, lake, and business district
- Potential alliances with area museums and attractions
Strengthening Community
- Community effort that promotes family values
- Pavilion that serves as a community landmark
- Upgraded play park and picnic areas
- Conveniently located and handicap-accessible amusement and educational center
Strengthening Economy
- New tourist attraction
- Community information resource
- Cross-promotion opportunities with area attractions and museums
- Catering and merchandising opportunities
- Additional revenue and employment
