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The PNC Carousel

PNC Carousel - Photo by Joshua FranzosThe Victorian-style carousel, built by American craftsmen and generously funded by the PNC Financial Services Group, is Schenley Plaza’s feature family attraction. The menagerie of animals symbolizes the fellowship and diversity of Pittsburgh. 

The PNC Carousel is inspired by a historic tradition of carousels in the parks.  In 1913 the original Schenley Park Carousel was opened to the public at the corner of Panther Hollow and Greenfield roads. The original carousel also had a menagerie of animals.


Today’s carousel is wheelchair accessible. Visitors of all ages may enjoy its lively colors and old-fashioned pipe organ music.

Info & Hours

The PNC Carousel in Schenley Plaza operates April through October. It runs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Tokens for rides on the carousel can be purchased at the token machine located by the carousel for $1.25. An operator is available for assistance. Riders must be taller than 4 ft. or accompanied by an adult. The carousel is wheelchair accessible.

Sponsored Animals

Thanks to the generous sponsorship of the following individuals and organizations, every animal on the PNC Carousel has been adopted.  The money will go to keeping Schenley Plaza beautiful and safe for the families of Pittsburgh.

Eagle

“Freedom” adopted by Anna and Ed Dunlap and Family

Horse

“Krissy’s Lily” adopted by Mr. and Mrs. James E. Rohr

Dolphin

“Sea Diver” adopted by George and Jane Greer

Sea Dragon

“Puff” adopted by The Charity Randall Foundation

Giraffe

“Troy Polamalu” adopted by Audrey and Tim Fisher in honor of their children and grandchildren

Rabbit

“Rrraaa-bit’!” adopted by John and Catharine Ryan and their dogs, Darby and Seamus

Chariot

“Accessible Chariot” adopted by FISA Foundation

Spinning Tub

“Malena’s Marvelous Planetary Teacup” adopted by the Rhoades family

Camel

“Harry Skettle” adopted by Laura Rose and Alex

Pig

“Henrietta” adopted by Elsie Hillman

Triceratops

“Topper” adopted by Marjorie Burns Haller

Seal

“R Merry Seal” adopted by Gookin Family Foundation

Panther

“Pitt the Panther” adopted by Henry and Linda Haller

Tiger

“Toofus” adopted by DSF Charitable Foundation: David and Sara Scaife and their son David

Sea Horse

“Hippicamp” adopted by the Syngnathid family

Elephant

“Nancy” adopted by Alex and Tonja Condron in memory of their mother

Ostrich

“Oscar” adopted by Babcock Charitable Trust

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