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. To involve, inspire and encourage all youth to appreciate where we live, to be environmentally responsible, to enjoy the great outdoors, to be healthy and to have fun while doing it.
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
