Crescent Park aerial photograph

The Crescent Park Carousel was built in 1895 by Charles I.D. Looff, one of the earliest and foremost carousel designers. The Crescent Park Carousel is a nationally recognized landmark as documented by the State Folklorist, Michael Bell, during a project in 1995. This project included a meticulous restoration of the carousel and educational resources for local teachers to share its remarkable history.

Between the 1890s and 1980s, Crescent Park was a local amusement park that entertained the public across two centuries with its carousel, rides, and other attractions, before being added to the National Register as a Historic Landmark in 1985.

Today, Crescent Park still serves the public by offering 10 acres of public space, including walking trails, picnic areas, an open-air theater, and views of Narragansett Bay.