St. Louis Carousel at Faust Park

The St. Louis Carousel at Faust Park is a historic event venue centered on a 1927 Dentzel carousel, manufactured by the Gustav Dentzel Company of Philadelphia and originally installed at Forest Park Highlands Amusement Park in 1929. The carousel features 65 hand-carved wooden animals and two chariots, and survived the 1963 fire that destroyed most of the amusement park. After donation to St. Louis County and a comprehensive restoration, the carousel reopened on May 9, 1987, in a climate-controlled facility on the grounds of Faust Park in Chesterfield, Missouri. The venue hosts a range of private events — from children's birthday parties to corporate gatherings — accommodating up to 100 guests. Included with all rentals is staff to operate the carousel throughout the event, making the historic ride a hands-on feature of any celebration. Tables and chairs are provided on-site, and the venue coordinates with contracted food and entertainment vendors to support each occasion.