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    Jane's Carousel

    4.8 (167 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 5:45 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Amy W.

    charming and historic carousel in brooklyn bridge park! the tickets are cheap and it was a lot of fun (for an adult's inner child, too). You can see the water and manhattan skyline as you go, and it usually isn't too crowded during the week or in the winter (it still runs -- it just has the clear doors drawn). highly recommend stopping by this spot

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    H D.

    $3 for an adult ticket. What a treat. Empire Fulton Ferry area. Right by Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan Bridge. There's an indoor food court and restaurants nearby.

    Carolyn L.

    This is such a beautiful carousel by the waterfront. You can see the "box" when walking towards Brooklyn on the Brooklyn Bridge. The carousel is encased in a glass pavilion cube, so it will not be affected by the elements and people can see it. It was built in 1922 and in 1984, it was restored to its original colors and wood carvings of the 48 horses. It brings such nostalgia. The ticket is $2. I didn't get on it but I watched and the music played was from Mary Poppins. Really a piece of art and old world charm to bring back childhood memories of getting on a carousel.

    An indoor carousel features intricately decorated panels, painted scenes, and people riding carousel horses, with large windows showing greenery outside.

    Never too old for a carousel. Super cool carousel and you can't beat the price. Incredible views of Brooklyn. Worth it.

    Carmen L.

    I went on Jane Carousel day which was a free for all day and only lands one day of the year. The line was pretty quick at most 15-20 min wait and the ride was 3 minutes long. The only think I didn't like was that some of the middle horses didn't go up and down so I really had to figure out which middle horse does that for my toddler to enjoy it as she didn't like the ones that didn't move. Lucky we were able to do this multiplied times so she was able to enjoy it. Very nice view outside and there is also a food court nearby.

    Nicole B.

    This was the most fun i had in such a long time! I've been dying to come to the carousel, so it was nice to see that it was right outside of the time out market. It was freezing this day, so there was no line, and it was pretty much empty. The tickets were $2 for admission to ride, and you got your pick of whichever horse. The views was breathtaking! Omg! The carousel takes you around a couple of times at a nice pace. Mask Are required to ride. It took about 3-5 mins all together. I felt like a kid again lol. So much fun. You're never too old to ride a carousel. Highly recommend if you haven't been. I can only imagine how packed it gets during warmer months. See pics below

    outside view - Exterior view of Jane's Carousel in Brooklyn, NY, showing glass walls, surrounding greenery, and a cloudy sky.
    Beatriz J.

    beautiful location with amazing views. we went on a rainy sunday afternoon, there was almost no line and the ride itself was very pleasant. each ride is only 3$ which is absolutely affordable and worth the trip

    Geri C.

    We took our grandson here to ride this landmark carousel housed inside a tall, square, bright glass enclosure with the magnificent Manhattan skyline and a gorgeous setting sun serving as back drop. What a picturesque setting! Since a child under 42" + 1 adult chaperone share one ticket at $2, it's a real bargain. The beautifully restored, well-maintained wood carved horses and carriages (built in 1922 per date etched on pavement nearby) looked marvelous. Bright, happy smiles on the faces of children, and grownups alike illuminated this special space.

    A woman stands on a wooden pier near Brooklyn Bridge, taking a photo of the Manhattan skyline across the East River on a cloudy day.
    Pamela B.

    It was closed today. Not sure if it's because of covid or what but they should update their hours. I was hoping to take the kids and mom on a carousel ride. Either way the view of the Brooklyn bridge and Manhattan bridge and east river as well as the NYC skyline are amazing.

    Randall M.

    David and Jane Walentas were two of the nastiest human beings that I have ever met. They had more unscrupulous business deals than I would like to mention. My review however is about the carousel, not David and Jane. Jane's Carousel is a hidden gem that is nestled in between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridge's on the Brooklyn waterfront. The carousel was built in the 1940's and was painstakingly restored by a team of artisans fifteen years ago. To get there take the A train to the High Street station, or use a Citibike. The fee is only two dollars, and it is a very nice ride. The view's of the East River and Manhattan are spectacular as well.

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    Kristia W.

    When it only costs "two bucks to pony up," then you know you've got the best deal in town. Jane's Carousel was perfect. It was easily accessible, offers scenic views, the line moves quickly so short wait times, and there is stroller/scooter parking. As a child, I enjoyed my trips to Coney Island so it feels great to share a childhood memory with the next generation. My son was captivated by the beauty of the horses and loved the ride. No fear, no tears! He already put me on notice that he wants to come back for another lap. I appreciate the staff's efforts to sanitize after every ride to keep riders safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It is certainly great to see Brooklyn slowly come back to life.

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    Located in Brooklyn Bridge Park and overlooking the water, this place is perfect for the kids or even a date.

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    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.

    Le Carrousel in Bryant Park is my favorite attraction in NYC. On my 21st birthday, one of my…read morebuddies , paid for me. I remember my reaction "so instead of buying me a drink, you are paying for me to ride on a carrousel?" What he said afterward stuck with me. " No matter what age you turn, always be a kid at heart." I highly recommend adding riding on the carousel on your bucket list.

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    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.

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    Fantasy Forest Amusement Park is a modest amusement park that opened in Queens, New York in May…read more2013. It is located within Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. The focal point of the amusement park is the historic Flushing Meadows Carousel. It contains four rows of figures, including 64 jumping horses, 7 standing horses, a lion, and 2 chariots. It was created to serve patrons of the 1964 New York World's Fair by combining two earlier carousels, both of which were carved in Coney Island in the first decade of the twentieth century by renowned carver Marcus Illions. The two historic carousels used for its construction were the Feltman's Carousel (1903) and the Stubbman Carousel (1908). While the 1964 World's Fair was going on, the carousel was located in the Lake Amusement Area. In 1968, the carousel was moved to its current spot which is adjacent to the Queens Zoo. In 2012, NY Carousel Entertainment was awarded the contract to operate the Flushing Meadows Carousel. The company made cosmetic repairs to the machine, repainting it, sanding and staining the historic wooden floor, and adding new fencing to the entire area. The following year, Fantasy Forest Amusement Park opened. The carousel was joined by additional rides which include the Corona Choo Choo, the Twirling Teacups, the Bouncy Baja Buggies, the Corona Cobra Coaster, and the Queens Motor Speedway. My family and I recently visited Fantasy Forest Amusement Park while we were spending the day at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. We spent the morning at the Queens Zoo and the small amusement park is conveniently located next to it. Although there aren't many rides at Fantasy Forest, the ones that they do have are very fun. We told our sons that they could pick any two rides to go on. First, they both accompanied me on the Queens Motor Speedway. My sons liked how the cars quickly zip around the corner during each course rotation. Afterwards they both accompanied my wife on the beautiful carousel. Overall we had a fun visit the Fantasy Forest and we hope to stop again on a future visit to Flushing Meadows-Corona Park!

    Being from the northeast Bronx, Queens is one of the best places to go for family fun days. There…read moreare so many locations to visit, with far lass travel time, traffic and parking conundrums, than heading into the Manhattan. During one of our homeschool field trip, we took our Little to historic Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, which is in close proximity to a few venues. This visit was to the Queens Zoo. On the way to the entrance, we passed by Fantasy Forest, and of course the kiddo begged to go. After our zoo experience, we headed right one over. It was still early so the lines were still manageable. I would suggest getting a few more tickets than you think you might need to avoid having to replenish because we literally needed two tickets and by that time, the lines was ridiculously long. This is a cute little permanent carnival fixture. They have a couple of covered, shady spaces that you can rent, for parties. I could definitely see hosting a small gathering for a kid's birthday. I would bring my own food, something easy, like pizzas, juice and cupcakes, to make life easiest. The ice-cream truck parks itself right outside so that's also an idea for treats after a party. Fantasy Forest has plenty of kid-friendly rides, many that parents can go on as well. It has been some time since we took ours to a place where she could go on rides. She was so psyched. Because of her size at the time, we had to accompany her on all the rides which was fun. On the carousel, they may or may not charge the adult a ticket also. I was able to ride next to her the first time and then when my husband went on with her, they made him stand up next to her for the ride. It was weird...same kid, same ride, same operator, different parent. Hubby ended up getting on a horse also because it didn't make sense. We rode the carousel with her a few times. She definitely loves it most. The rides are in pretty good condition and the place looks like they maintain it well. Just about every ride was operating. Don't let these rides fool you. Some of them are pretty intense, like the Queens Motor Speedway, Frog Hopper and Queens Himalaya, are all legit. I was holding on to my cap and my kid was laughing all the way. It was a fun experience. Despite it not being busy in the beginning, adults and their children, alike, get pushy. The lack of home training is apparent. I'm happy we went when we did. I would definitely go back but it would have to be a get in, get out situation. I value my personal space and level head too much. We didn't partake in any of the junk food but there's plenty around. As it began getting crowded, we decided to skidaddle. As I said earlier, we wanted to go on one more ride and the kid needed a parent with her but we were short one ticket and the line was crazy by this time so we got on the carousel one last time and headed out.

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