Saving A Balboa Park Treasure: The Carousel

Sept. 19, 2017

By Sally Hixson

One sign that summer is nearing its end is the shuttered doors during the week of the historic carousel in Balboa Park. After generations of family ownership, the 107-year-old carousel was purchased in July by the Friends of Balboa Park.

Balboa Park Carousel History Predates 1915 Expo

Feb. 3, 2015

By Sally Hixson

KPBS news anchor Sally Hixson tells the story of a carousel that was kind of like a member of her family.