TODAY'S HOURS:   We're closed. The next chance for fun is Friday at 4 PM.

Request a Donation

The Gesa Carousel of Dreams is committed to giving back to our community in the form of ride passes and discount event space.

Generally the Carousel provides donations to groups which offer family-friendly events and activities. While we would like to support every cause, the needs are far greater than our allocated resources and we sadly are not able to accommodate every request we receive.

Your request must meet the following criteria:

  • Your complete application must be submitted in writing at least 30 days prior but not more than 90 days in advance of your event date.
  • The requesting organization must be a nonprofit, public or private school or school PTO group located in Benton or Franklin county.
  • The event must be held in Benton or Franklin counties.
  • Limit of one request per organization per calendar year.

The Carousel does not provide donations to religious groups, political groups, candidates or campaigns or requests which benefit a single individual’s participation in a group or activity. We do not provide monetary donations; only goods and services.

The Carousel offers a fundraiser program in which you can raise money for your cause by holding an event at the carousel and earning a portion of the wristband sales for the evening. See our fundraiser page for more information.

Requests are reviewed monthly. No phone calls, please. We will contact you if we are able to fulfill your request.

Carousel in the Community

The Gesa Carousel of Dreams strongly believes in supporting the community which made the dream of the carousel a reality.

Since we opened our doors in 2014, we have donated over $70,000 of ride tokens, passes, and meeting room space to the community.

Here are some of the many organizations which we have supported:

  • American Red Cross
  • Amon Creek Elementary
  • ARC of the Tri-Cities
  • Benton Franklin 4H Club
  • Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo
  • Chinook Middle School
  • Cottonwood Elementary
  • Jefferson Elementary
  • Junior Achievement
  • Kennewick Fire/Police 9/11 breakfast
  • Kennewick Police Foundation
  • Liberty Christian School
  • Mirror Ministries
  • National Night Out
  • Park Middle School
  • Royal Family Kids
  • St Joseph’s School
  • Therapeutic Riding of Tri-Cities
  • Tri-City Steel Band Assocation
  • Wishing Star Foundation