The Best Carousels for Kids in NYC, Long Island, Westchester, and Rockland

There’s no better way to celebrate childhood than to go for a ride on a carousel in NYC. Outdoor carousels represent the epitome of summer, whether it’s at an amusement park, county fair, park, or zoo. There are many indoor carousels in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, Westchester County, and Rockland County for child-friendly fun year-round as well. Here, you’ll find details on each carousel in and near New York City, including its location, hours, price per ride, and a description. As always, please call to confirm the carousel is open before leaving the house to avoid disappointment.

• Carousels in Manhattan
• Carousels in Brooklyn
• Carousels in Queens
• Carousels in the Bronx
• Carousels on Staten Island
• Carousels on Long Island
• Carousels in Westchester County
• Carousels in Rockland County
• Carousels in Bergen County, NJ
• Carousels in Fairfield County, CT

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Carousels in Manhattan

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Friedsam Memorial Carousel (The Central Park Carousel)

Central Park (mid-park at 65th Street)
212-439-6900 x4
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Hours: April-October: daily, 10am-6pm. November-March: daily, 11am-5pm. (Hours are weather permitting.)
Price: $3 per ride (cash only) 
Located in the heart of Central Park, this handcrafted carousel’s 57 horses run laps to vintage organ music. Note: Especially in the summer, there is often a long line to ride.

Le Carrousel

Bryant Park, West 40th Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues, Midtown
212-768-4242
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Hours: March-May: daily, 11am-7pm; June-October: daily, 11am-8pm; November-December, Sunday-Thursday, 11am-7pm and Friday-Saturday, 11am-8pm (hours are weather permitting)
Price: $3 per ride; $20 for a 10-ride discount card 
Hear the sounds of Paris and the French Cabaret as you ride one of the 14 prancing animals, including 10 horses, a deer, a rabbit, a frog, and a cat. This carousel, specially designed to complement the park’s French classical style, was created by artists at Fabricon Carousel Company that was based in Brooklyn.

Pier 62 Carousel

Hudson River Park, Pier 62, between West 22nd and 23rd streets, Chelsea
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Hours: March 30-Oct. 27: Hours vary, see website for details
Price: $4 per ride; $35 for a 10-Pack; free for parents assisting children shorter than 42 inches.
Ride on animals ranging from unicorns to raccoons, or pretend to be King Trident as you ride the oyster chariot. This carousel can accommodate children in wheelchairs. Restrooms located at Pier 61, Chelsea Piers. Can be rented for birthday parties

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Totally Kid Carousel

Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Drive at 145th Street, Upper Manhattan
212-694-3633
Hours: May-September, see website for hours
Price: $1 per ride
This funky carousel, opened in 1997, was designed using children’s drawings of animals.

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SeaGlass Carousel

Battery Park (entrance at State and Water streets), Lower Manhattan
212-344-3491
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Hours: The SeaGlass Carousel is currently closed due to the pandemic. Call or check social media or the website for the latest information.
Price: $5
This aquatic-themed carousel is made entirely of glass and steel and features 30 sea creatures under color-changing LED lights, making you feel like you are in an underwater garden.