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Riverside carousel and miniature train visits in Guelph, Ontario
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Riverside’s 2026 carousel season ended October 12. The miniature train is out of service for 2026 while converted from diesel to electric. Do not plan a current ride from an older park photograph.
Key information
Riverside’s 2026 carousel season ended October 12. The miniature train is out of service for 2026 while converted from diesel to electric. Do not plan a current ride from an older park photograph.
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Published 2026 ride charges
| Item | Amount before HST |
|---|---|
| Single admission | $2.65 |
| Per-person season pass | $23.43 |
| Accompanying chaperone | Free |
| Season pass refund | Not refundable |
Sources: Riverside Park carousel and train
Children and ride restrictions
A child needs a ticket or season pass. One child may use each carousel animal. Children under five need a responsible chaperone aged 14 or older. The child must sit upright and hold on without riding on the chaperone’s lap.
Remain seated while moving and wait for a full stop before stepping off. No food, drinks, pets or smoking are permitted on the rides; service animals are an exception. Unsafe conduct can end the ride.
Rain or severe wind stops operation. The source’s 2026 season ranged from May 15 toOctober 12 with different weekday coverage. Future-season hours and the train’s return date are not established by that schedule.
Sources: Riverside Park carousel and train
All listed season-pass sale locations
ServiceGuelph
1 Carden Street, Guelph, Ontario
Listed sale point for season passes. The ride itself is at Riverside Park.
Sources: Riverside Park carousel and train
West End Community Centre
21 Imperial Road South, Guelph, Ontario
Listed season-pass sale point.
Sources: Riverside Park carousel and train
Evergreen Seniors Community Centre
683 Woolwich Street, Guelph, Ontario
Listed season-pass sale point.
Sources: Riverside Park carousel and train
Victoria Road Recreation Centre
151 Victoria Road North, Guelph, Ontario
Listed season-pass sale point.
Sources: Riverside Park carousel and train
Sources: Riverside Park carousel and train
Questions and answers
Is the miniature train running in 2026?
No. The city says it is out of service during diesel-to-electric conversion.
Is the carousel’s published 2026 season still active?
No. It ended October 12,2026.
How much is one ride ticket?
The 2026 listed price is $2.65 plus HST at Riverside Park Concession.
Can I pay electronically for a single ticket?
The concession lists cash, credit and debit.
Is a season pass per family?
No. The listed $23.43 plusHSTpass is per person.
Can an unused pass be refunded?
The source says season passes are non-refundable.
Does a chaperone buy another ticket?
Chaperones may ride free; children need tickets or passes.
How old must a chaperone be for an under-five child?
At least 14 years old.
Can a child ride on an adult’s lap?
No. Children must sit upright and hold on independently.
What weather can stop the rides?
Rain or severe wind and other unpleasant or unsafe weather.
Sources: Riverside Park carousel and train