The Foundation for the Great Park has created a wonderful opportunity for you to participate in the magic of the Great Park Carousel with the introduction of our “Carousel Circle of Friends” program.
You can honor a special friend or family member by sponsoring one of the 34 jumping horses and menagerie animals that ride the Great Park Carousel. Sponsorships are offered for a one-year period, during which time the special honoree’s name will be displayed on the carousel. The donor plaque will be placed near the selected animal and include name dedication and sponsorship dates. The sponsorship cycle will run from September 1, 2011 – August 31, 2012. The Foundation is offering this pilot program for the first time this year. Future year sponsorship opportunities may become available. Proceeds from this program directly support the Foundation for the Great Park.
Click here to become a sponsor.
Sponsorship Levels:
- Jumping Horses $1,500
- Menagerie Animals $1,500
- Red Chariot $5,000
- Yellow Chariot $5,000
Benefits of Sponsorship:
- Naming identification on the carousel animal.
- A beautiful photograph of the animal for you to keep.
- A certificate with the donors’ name and the name of the honoree.
- The dedicated honoree will be listed on the Foundation’s website link,
“Carousel Circle of Friends.”
Additional Benefits of Sponsorship:
- Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra Tickets (4)
- Discovery Science Center Passes (10)
The “Carousel Circle of Friends” sponsorship opportunity is sure sell out quickly, so choose your favorite carousel animal now!
A Brief History of the Great Park Carousel
Originally built for Fashion Island, Newport Beach by Barrango Manufacturing, the carousel ride entertained guests for six years at Fashion Island, until it was removed during a remodel of the shopping center. The rides’ removal sparked community interest and a petition drive that drew more than 650 signatures from residents who did not want to see the carousel retired. But when a buyer for the carousel could not be found, the owner of Fashion Island returned it to Barrango.
Realizing the nostalgic influence and the important memories the carousel created for many residents of Orange County, the Orange County Great Park Corporation purchased it from Barrango in 2010. Since then, it has become a hugely popular attraction near the Great Park Balloon -- with over 15,000 Park visitors riding monthly -- its magical charm attracting riders of all ages.
About the Foundation
Since its formation in October of 2000, the role of the Foundation has been to generate and maintain public and private support throughout Orange County and beyond for the development and operation of the Orange County Great Park. A decade later, we remain committed to that role and fully embrace a strengthened mission to advance progress on a truly Great Park for the entire county.
Special thanks to OCGP Deputy CEO, Cliff Wallace, for providing the beautiful photos of the carousel animals.
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