This carousel is literally magical. I saw it on a tv show and then thought it would be fun to take…read moremy kids to when visiting nyc. It was $6 a person which felt steep but somewhat similar to what I pay for the standard carousel in the mall at home. This was so much better than that. Straight out of a fairytale. The park right next to it was unique and fun for my kids to play at afterwards too.

It costs $6 (cash) for a single ride that lasts a decent amount of time. There are several colorful…read morefish to choose from. The fishes inside the circles go up high. It's quite bright inside from the sky light. An adult sits comfortably in the "seat", which has a hip seat belt. It's inside Battery Park, where there's a large grassy area with trees, chairs, and ducks and near the dock for the ferry to the Statue of Liberty. White sculptures of Miffy and Hello Kitty are across the street.

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!

Our toddler Leo B. rode a carousel in Sacramento back in March, just before his second birthday,…read moreand he loved it so much he threw a fit when it was over, and the brief ride became one of his most salient memories. He talked about it all the time and asked to see "carousel pictures" over and over, and then we went home to L.A., where the one time we tried to drive to find a carousel, the damn thing was out of operation and we had to hide it from his view. So when we spent a week within a couple blocks of Bryant Park, we were thrilled to discover Le Carrousel at the beginning of our stay. Tickets cost $4 each or $20 for ten, and I decided we could manage ten rides over the next five days. I gave away a couple of rides, but we did use eight, so that was $20 well spent. Le Carrousel is in the thick of Bryant Park, not a huge one, but plenty big enough to impress small children. There was a cute little ticket booth, where I bought a punch card that I was able to redeem for tokens throughout the week (not sure why this extra step was necessary, but the gold tokens had their own charm, I suppose). The carousel was always staffed by one or two people who dealt with tickets and watched to make sure that children were attended and strapped in and that nothing went wrong during the rides. They were, as a group, friendly and efficient. The carousel didn't get busy during the week, so Leo got his pick of horses and was able to stay on for consecutive rides. There was more of a crowd on the Saturday, when we were using up his last tokens. Another parent asked us to move him off his favored horse so her kids could ride next to each other, and we obliged, only for Leo to become upset and for another full-on five-year-old to throw a loud tantrum and demand the same apparently very attractive horse. The mom who had us move then gave up the horse for this older child, and I wish everyone involved some minor indignity or discomfort for this nonsense, making my baby cry so a brat who should know better could have his way. Anyway, you can't always get what you want, and mostly, Leo did get what he wanted, which was near-daily carousel rides for an entire week. If you have a little one who loves a merry-go-round, I'd highly recommend frequent visits to Bryant Park.

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.

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.

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

Nunley's Carousel is located between the Long Island Children's Museum and the Nassau County Fire…read moreFighters Museum. Google maps took me to the back of the carousel but there was no entrance. Luckily there is a small street to the right and we were able to get to the parking lot and go to the entrance. The carousel is house in a small building where it is protected from the elements. Tickets cost $4 for a single ride for the general public and $3 for members of the Long Island Children's Museum. You can also purchase a 10 pack of tickets at a price of $35 for the general public and $25 for members of the Long Island Children's Museum. The carousel has been restored to its former glory. It is a beautiful sight to see. Some of carousel horses go up and down others are stationary. There are also 2 chariots and even a lion (stationary). The music is classic carousel tunes. The hub in the middle is painted with murals of an older time as is the top of the carousel. The rife lasts almost 4 minutes. A very nice experience.

Very awesome Carousel that kids and big kids like myself love. Very inexpensive and the conductor…read morewill allow parents to escort their kids without having to buy additional tickets. It is located in the park with a playground, walking tail around the lake, with ducks, etc. Good family time.

We just celebrated my daughter's first birthday at the carousel on 6/23/19 and let me tell you that…read morethe entire experience from start to finish was amazing. Every time I called or spoke to someone, they were so kind, willing to answer every question I had and assured me that everything would be perfect. They were right. The space for the carousel is for 50 people because that is how many chairs they have available. We had over 50 people there and you never felt crammed or squashed. There was SO much space. We had entertainers come and they had room to set up and put on their shows as well. They park provides 6 rectangular tables for guests to sit at as well as 3 other tables that could be used to food, gifts, favors..etc. The carousel operator ( I wish I would have remembered her name) was amazing- she was so kind and attentive and even gave the baby a t shirt! The staff working at the concession was also so helpful in letting us unload the food and drinks prior to the party start time. A special thank you to Emily who really went above and beyond to make sure everything went right. The weather was perfect too and it helps that the entire carousel section is covered so even if its hot outside, it was nice and shaded. Our guests were raving about this party for many days afterwards. We even had many native Staten Islanders who had come there for the first time. They will definitely be returning. I want to have every party there from now on. Thank you again to the staff, Do not hesitate to throw a party here because you well get your moneys worth and the experience will surely be a positive one.