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    LeFrak Center at Lakeside Prospect Park

    3.5 (164 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    As of Dec 2024
    Holly A.

    Time has changed since the last time I went was in 2016 and decided to revisit this place on December 2024. I've brought my own ice skates and needed to purchased admission which was about $15. I didn't get the full 1.5 hour session since I arrived after 1:30pm. So I ice skated about half the session. They asked if I would like to ice skated the half indoor or outdoor rink. I chose outdoor rink. Back then, it could be both, but that happened during a 2016 school trip. There is some improvements and I see there are small and big lockers rentals to store for $5 or $10 at a 2-hour limit. There was also an electronic waiver to sign.

    Wow her jumps were amazing
    Michelle O.

    01/22/23: Passed by during my walk in Prospect Park. Skaters made it all look so effortlessly made me want to don a pair of ice skates myself. But ummm old bones do not heal like young bones.. lol. While watching there was a young skater performing jumps. She was amazing couldn't help take a pic to capture her jump. Wish I was able to send her the pic so she can see how talented and awesome she is.

    Rink
    Katherine D.

    This was the first time I have been to this ice rink. I held a Girl Scout ice skating event and the staff was very nice and helpful. They were able to provide all our girls skates and hot chocolate for $16 per person. We asked for the rink under the roofing. All the girls had a fun time and enjoyed their hot coco after skating. It was a great trip for them.

    Le Frak!
    Victor M.

    Cool rink but they make you pay $25 for the walker. Thats extremely unreasonable and it preys on inexperienced people/kids. On another note, I got the chicken wrap from the dining area and it was surprisingly delicious. Quite expensive but it was almost worth the price. Very good chicken wrap.

    Tameeka B.

    I've been hearing about the roller skate themed parties on Friday nights here for years but never attended until recently. My friend Paige let me know about the Beyonce Roller Skating Night and we had to buy tickets. The tickets were $25 each (with taxes and fees) which seem a bit pricey but I enjoyed myself. The fee includes entrance and the rental of skates. There is a bar close to the roller rink and a food station on the other side. I tried the grilled cheese and tater tots. Both were reasonably priced and yummy. We are after a good hour of skating. I'm glad they had the food court area because you surely will work up an appetite. You can skate to the food area but it's a bit bumpy so I suggest going back to your locker and getting your shoes to go eat. The roller rink is a good size and there are tons of professional skaters that work for the rink (dressed in noticeable pink shirts) looking out and helping those who fall. If someone falls while skating someone reaches them instantly. I felt safe, I had a blast. I was really happy with the DJ and the fact that he actually played Beyonce songs all night as promised. I will definitely go back for another skate night.

    Ice skating
    Petrina R.

    I was happy to see an ice skating - "Let's Skate" event hosted at LeFrak Center at Prospect Park for only $16.00 each via Eventbrite. It was a first for my son and I, but the third time for my 13 year old daughter. The event started at 12:30pm per the ticket, but I failed to read the fine print "Meet at the front at 1pm for VIP tickets. That was my mistake, what occurred next wasn't. I gave my phone to the cashier and she immediately said, "OOPS" of course I said, "OH BOY!" she called over a manager and explained the ticket bar code was not working. I explained I was there for "Let's Skate" and it was coordinated through Eventbrite. She immediately looked up the event on her sheet but didn't see "Let's Skate" I found the email from the coordinator and it was known as Island something or the other. The manager located their name, but asked if I could call her to ask where my ticket was. Anyone who uses eventbrite know you don't usually have that kind of information. The other manager, Mike Schulman was called over and I write this as a reflection on him and not the other employees. He's a nasty manager, I mean down right UNPROFESSIONAL and rude. Everyone else that helped me were kind, patient and helpful, but him - NOT a NICE BONE in his bearded body. He would scream on his walkie talkie radio, "WE ARE NOT HOSTING A FOUR HOUR EVENT AND I DIDN'T AUTHORIZE THIS NOR DID SHE GET THIS FROM OUR WEBSITE!". That was a lie on his part, I did get it from their website. I plan on calling LeFrak to advise of how he acted while my kids and I were sorting this out. May I say I finally had enough of him raising his voice at me in front of his staff and my kids. I told him to please refrain from speaking to me as such or I will contact their corporate office to file a formal complaint against him. He immediately calmed down, but the damage was done. My son was crying and my daughter was really upset. I pulled them aside to console them. When I came out of the office location I was approached by the eventbrite coordinator that explained she told them the instructions to pass along to people like me who purchased ticket under "Let's Skate" that came inside for help. After all was cleared up we ice skated and enjoyed 3 hours of laughs and fun. The trainers on ice are very patient. Even the people at the cafe are kind. Also, my son fell and got lip bleed and the nurse, Jessica was so kind and professional. She gave us a ice bag and instructions on what to do. Let me break it down.... Pros: Staff members other than Mike Schulman are a great help Clean environment Very patient with kids and parents Great cafe Good skates Lost and found Cons: Mike Schulman Website has Covid update but NOT updated on their phone voicemail Vagrants in the restrooms sitting or sleeping Do not leave your items unattended I will go back, but I will pray I don't ever have contact with that vile manager again.

    Curling at Lakeside
    Katherine P.

    Enjoy Outdoor Ice Skating and Try Curling at Lakeside in Prospect Park. Bundle up, enjoy a hot chocolate and glide outside on the ice! COVID Safe - face masks required. Book 90-minute skate session online. Bring your own skates or rent (additional cost). Helpful Penguin Skate Aids are available for young skaters (first- come first-serve basis at the rental counter). Want the perfect party? For private parties, birthday parties, skate school, hockey, curling and team or large group rink rentals, email: info@lakesidebrooklyn.com. Know how to curl? Join a curling league - http://www.brooklyncurling.org/ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lefrak-center-at-lakeside-ice-skating-weekday-sessions-124-1210-tickets-131450053649

    Splash Pad @ LeFrak Center at Lakeside
    Taina A.

    This review is mainly for the Splash Pad section at LeFrak Center. I first heard of Splash Pad when my son was in preschool 4 years ago. They used to take the kids here and my son loved it! Today was my first time coming. We came for one of his classmates birthday. We got here late so I'm not sure what they did for the party festivities. There were small slices of pizza that didn't taste bad. The kids loved it. There were several tables with umbrellas that were used for the parties. When there is no party, anyone can sit there on a first come first serve. As for the Splash Pad itself, I thought it'd be more. It's just a large circular area for the kids to run around in with ¼" of water to run around in. There were maybe 7 or 8 of the sprinklers on at low-very low power. A lot of the kids were taking the water from the floor to fill up their water shooters and spraying each other with that dirty water. A few had buckets to fill up to load the shooters with- and most of those would hog up the few sprinklers that were working. Regardless, the kids all had a great time. There is also a skating rink available which you could see from the Splash Pad area. Roller skates in the summer and ice skates in the winter. I came ice skating briefly with my son this winter but didn't stay long. He did not enjoy falling AT ALL!!! Lol! He had a hard time even with the penguin guide ( an actual plastic penguin with handles you pay extra for that's Supposed to help you balance). And I was of NO use because I haven't skated in over 20 years! I was scared to death myself, but having a good time trying not to kill myself on the ice. They do have instructors for a fee but I didn't have the money for that. We might try roller skating at some point this summer. If so, I'll let ya know how that goes...

    Damon B.

    Went with friends for a celebratory 51st birthday roller skating outing. The set up is wonderful and the COVID protocol very amenable. It's outdoors but doesn't feel like it. The scenery great. And from renting your skates to skating to returning your skates, very streamline and very seamless and orderly. I'd go again. As a child of the 80's, I'm used to roller skating rinks being hard wood and your entry fee allowing for hours of skating. But the new normal of a few hours (and harder, yet still smooth roller skating surface), a fun safe time can be had here for people of all ages and skating ability. I'm Excited to see how the space feels when there's ice skating!

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    Ask the Community - LeFrak Center at Lakeside Prospect Park

    Do they sharpen skates in February 2023? phone message not updated since 2019. no option to talk with a human. Nothing on website re sharpening. Update: I went there and viola- they sharpened my skates for $17.

    They don't sharpen skates for the public there. They have the sharpening machine but incredible lack of management

    Would a 4 year old be too young for this place? Meaning are the older kids likely to knock her down?

    From my experience, I've seen children around the age of four or even younger in the rink. Definitely not too young, but you should still be cautious about the surroundings because some of the other children are a bit reckless while skating.

    Is this rink indoor or outdoors?

    Outdoors

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    LeFrak Center at Lakeside Prospect Park - skatingrinks - Updated August 2026

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