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Fireman's Park
Giddings, TX
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| Park: | Fireman's Park |
| Description: | C. W. Parker |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2020 |
| Status: | Active |
| Year Built: | 1915 |
| Type: | 2 rows, Portable, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 29 Jumping Horses |
| Music: | No Band Organ: |
| Comments: | The large horses are H-S. The kiddie horses are Parker. Acquired in 1931 when the carnival could not pay the fair association. Owned by the fire company. |
| History: | Carnival, TX, 1915? to 1931
Fireman's Park, Giddings, TX, 1931 to present
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| Directions/Hours: | Take Hwy 290, toward Austin, about 4 miles outside of Giddings. Firemen's Park is on the left side of the highway. Operates during annual fair 3rd week in May, 4th of July and for rentals. |
| Mailing Address: | Route 2, Box 51, Giddings, TX, 78942 |
| Telephone: | 979-542-2311 |
| Website: | https://texasbrazostrail.com/plan-your-adventure/historic-sites-and-cities/sites/firemens-park |
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