Holyoke Merry Go Round open vacation week

Date: 4/12/2010

HOLYOKE The merry-go-round will be open for school vacation starting on Patriots Day, April 19, through April 23 from noon to 4 p.m. The Merry Go Round is open every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. during the winter. Rides are $1 per ticket. The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round is available for children's birthday parties, holiday parties and corporate and other private party rentals.

Holyoke Heritage State Park is located on 221 Appleton St. in Holyoke. The park offers family-oriented cultural and recreational programs. The eight-acre site contains the Park Visitors' Center, Holyoke Children's Museum, Holyoke Merry-Go-Round and Volleyball Hall of Fame.

Parking is free and all venues are accessible to accommodate special needs. For more information, contact the Children's Museum at 536-7048, the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round at 538-9838, Heritage State Park at 534-1723 or the Volleyball Hall of Fame at 536-0926; or visit www.holyokemerrygoround.org.