Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon

You like bells?

If you like bells, slowly played in a park setting, then you will like this. You also must be at least 80 years old - I grew instantly bored. Hearing chime versions of pop songs is excruciating.

Beautiful gardens.

Botanical garden and park around the bell is really beautiful. Another free activity in the area and stretch out your legs.

Pleasant Surprise!

We were visiting Washington Park when we heard the bells. The park is very nice and hearing music was a pleasant surprise.

Do the Tour!!

Do the tour! The tour of the Carillon’s is about 30 minutes and you learn about how they’re played and how they came to be and how they’re made. Then if you can stay or come back for the concert when ...

Free concerts

I went to Washington Park to listen to the free 6:30pm Carillon Concert. Hint - I was able to watch the musician live on Facebook while listening to the concert outside! The concert was 30 minutes l...