Old school carousel, beautiful city views, and a reasonable price! That's already worth a visit!…read more If you're visiting the Brooklyn Bridge, DUMBO, or anywhere nearby, it's worth stopping here. My daughter loves carousels (and so do I).

Jane's Carousel is pure magic in DUMBO! My wife and I hopped on and instantly went back 40…read moreyears--laughing, spinning, grinning. Kids love it, adults rediscover their inner child. The waterfront views, and views of both Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges just make it sweeter. A timeless ride that's joy wrapped in nostalgia! Then it's a short hop to the Time Out Market for food and drinks or watch the sunset behind the Brooklyn bridge. A beautiful day out!

Yeesh. This carousel has definitely seen better days. While the price seemed reasonable, that was…read moreabout the only charming thing about it. The interior was "decorated" for Halloween with cheap cutouts and witches, etc. They have a no cell phone policy while the carousel is moving, for safety reasons I guess?? I think it's worth doing once to say you did, but that's about it.

The carousel is located inside the Central Park, and attracts a lot of children's attention. The…read moreride itself is affordable, and it costs $4 per ride. But I think the facilities were old and lack of maintenance.

This was amazing after visiting the firefighter museum! The kids were so excited to go on the…read morecarousel, and they truly loved it. Parents, FYI: their bathrooms are very clean! We used the family restroom and have zero complaints. The staff was incredibly friendly, too! ¡Esto fue genial después de visitar el museo de bomberos! ¡Los niños estaban súper emocionados por subirse al carrusel y les encantó muchísimo! Un dato para los papás (aviso): ¡los baños están muy limpios aquí! Usamos el baño familiar y cero quejas. ¡El personal además fue muy amable!

This carousel is perfect for little ones of all ages. Perfectly restored, it has carriages,…read morestationery horses and ones that move up and down.

The carousel is cute, but they do have several strict rules I'm not crazy about. Adults must pay…read more($3 per ride) even when standing beside their toddlers who are too young to go on their own; yet, they're not allowed to sit on the horses, because the carousel is "too old to support their weight".

WHO: party of 2 WHY: bucket list…read moreWHAT: (Deets) adults have to ride the chariots or non-moving horses...boooooooooo. So, I chose a dragon chariot (1976 representing). It spins at a faster rate than most, which was unnerving at first. The ride was accompanied by classic carnival music from a Wurlitzer organ. Fun facts... according to sources st ProspectPark.org, this carousel was originally opened in Coney Island in 1912, and hand carved by Charles Carmel, a man who drew inspiration from the horses kept at Prospect Park during that time period. It was relocated to the Park 40 years later. WHEN: 4/2/17 WHERE: dragon chariot HOW: bike/ public transportation bus B41 trains Q, B BATHROOM: n/a WIFI: beats me DRESS CODE: as you like SERVICE: prompt and cordial BOTTOM LINE: It was fun TIP: take public transportation or your bike, skateboard, etc. It's right next to the prospect park zoo.

My three-year-old daughter Ari just loves this carousel. It's fun, colorful, and with a beautiful…read moreview of the river. Want to give a special shout-out to Steve, the carousel operator, who is just awesome and always makes my daughter and I feel so welcomed.

Fanciful old fashioned carousel you can find along Hudson River Park at Pier 62…read more This carousel features 33 hand carved animals that the kids will enjoy riding on. The structure has a green roof, well maintained and constantly cleaned for covid protocols, and has a professional staff monitoring it. Afterwards take a walk along the tree-lined pathways in the vicinity or go eat on the Boardwalk. Cost is $4 a ride. Purchase tickets on-line to choose days and times.

This is a cute carousel in Bryant Park, closer to 40th and 6th. It's a bit on the expensive side…read more($5 a ride), but you can buy a pack of 10 for $42. There are two steeds that don't go up and down. Near the carousel, there's a kids area with some toys, pretend groceries, books, and other activities. There is also a bathroom right next to the carousel, and there is stroller parking. This is a nice carousel and was a great addition to the park!

If you're a parent with small kids it's hard to resist putting your youngsters on this old timey…read morecarousel for for a ride and put a smile on their faces. Can't believe it's been around since 2002, almost a quarter century already since it started operating in Bryant Park. Has a French classical style look to it. Not cheap at $5 a ride but do it for the kiddies.

We literally just stumbled upon this as we did not expect this amusement "village" to be open. It's…read moresmall, but good for an hour's fun for little ones. Their website says they're open Friday to Sunday, and there's no update on their Facebook page, but they are open! The carousel is the main draw obviously. When we went (early May 2021) there were a few other rides open, but not all. There was no line at all for any of the rides, and the staff were mostly nice. We were told to keep our masks on at all times, and there was hand sanitizer everywhere.

While I wouldn't consider the Carousel at Forest Park to be a hidden gem, it most definitely is an…read moreNYC landmark that doesn't get enough recognition. It has been deemed a historic national site, as the initial carousel was built in 1903, only to be rebuilt in 1966 after a fire. It now sits in Woodhaven, Queens, restored to its former glory and awaiting children from all the borough and beyond. One wouldn't think the NY Carousel would be an underrated family activity given its history, but too many folks are unaware that it exists even now. The city has taken great steps to ensure its longevity and anyone looking for kid friendly activity or a little nostalgia has come to the right place. While it is a short ride in the natural beauty of the park, the surrounding space makes it an ideal getaway for families who want to book the space for gatherings of whatever kind. The Carousel itself is the main attraction of course, though there are other rides for kids that range from a train ride to a recently added mini ferris wheel dubbed the "Woodhaven Wheel." Ticket costs for the rides vary, but the last time I checked it was $35 for a 10-pack (i.e. $3.50 a ticket). While there are some small carnival games and story telling sessions, this is not a substitute for any major carnival / amusement park on a bigger scale in any way. Think of this as a place to kill a couple of hours with the young ones. I'd recommend bringing food in and avoiding their options (think hot dogs, small packs of chips, etc.) if at all possible. They've closed this section of the park for the rest of 2020, but I sense that in 2021 that they'll take great measures to ensure everything is safe for youngins / carefree adults to partake.