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Frying Pan Farm Park Carousel Closed; New One Planned

4/1/2026

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The Frying Pan Farm Park carousel is permanently closed after a January storm.
The carousel, built in 1918, was purchased in 1975 and moved in 2011.
The park plans to replace it with a new carousel, costs not yet determined.
Donations can be made through the Fairfax County Park Foundation; other parks still operate carousels, and events include Horse Expo on April 18 and Spring Farm Day on May 2.

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Story summary

The Frying Pan Farm Park carousel is permanently closed after a January storm.
The carousel, built in 1918, was purchased in 1975 and moved in 2011.
The park plans to replace it with a new carousel, costs not yet determined.
Donations can be made through the Fairfax County Park Foundation; other parks still operate carousels, and events include Horse Expo on April 18 and Spring Farm Day on May 2.