Oklahoma City carousel to reopen at Myriad Botanical Gardens

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Myriad Botanical Gardens, which for several years attracted hundreds of families each winter with a temporary carousel, is set to add a permanent ride in August between the park's children's garden and the Thunder Fountain.

"This was destined for it," said Maureen Heffernan, executive director of Myriad Gardens. "It has a cover so it will help protect the carousel and it is near our children's garden and the Thunder Fountain so it can't be in a better position."

Everything but the blue and white canopy will be reassembled under the pavilion and will reopen fully lit an...