The Carousel in Prospect Park
Fee required
Wheelchair accessible
A classic, 100-year-old carousel in Brooklyn's Prospect Park, featuring vintage horses, a lion, and an old-timey Wurlitzer organ.

This historic carousel, built in 1912, has been a beloved attraction in Prospect Park since 1952. It features 53 horses, dragon chariots, deer, giraffe, and a lion.

Why Go

🎠 Ride a historic, hand-carved, 100-year-old work of art.
🦁 See unique animals like 53 horses, dragon chariots, deer, giraffe, and a lion.
🎶 Enjoy classic Wurlitzer organ music.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for children and adults (with restrictions), a family-friendly activity in a large public park.
♿ One of the world’s only wheelchair-accessible carousels.

Why Avoid

🚫 Adults cannot ride up-and-down horses.
🥶 Closed for the winter season.

Tips

📍 Located in Children’s Corner, near Willink entrance.
🎟️ Last ride is 15 minutes before closing.

Cost

💰 $3 per ticket, $13 for a book of 5. Children under 2 ride free with adult.

Hours

🕒 Seasonal: Thursday–Sunday + Holidays, 12–5 pm.

Accessibility

♿ Wheelchair-accessible.
👶 Adults must accompany children under 42″ tall.

Toilets

🚽 Closest bathroom 0.2 miles away in Zoo (requires admission). Next closest 0.5 miles near Lincoln Playground.

Location

📍 Located in Children’s Corner near Willink entrance, Flatbush Avenue and Empire Boulevard.

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