Jane’s Carousel

Beneath the Brooklyn Bridge, a transparent pavilion shelters a carousel that began turning more than a century ago. The Philadelphia Toboggan Company built Jane’s Carousel in 1922 for a park in Ohio; Jane and David Walentas bought it at auction, and she led its restoration before donating it to the park. Its 48 carved horses, two chariots and glass pavilion designed by Jean Nouvel make the visit both a family ride and an architectural pause beside the East River.

Visitors often praise the careful restoration, music and views framed by the glass walls; families also appreciate that one ride costs little compared with many New York attractions. The listing checked showed 4.7/5 from 3,493 opinions. This is not an amusement park with several rides: the experience centres on one historic carousel, and groups or children may mean a wait. The park recommends public transport because parking beside the waterfront is limited.

The address is 1 Old Dock Street, Brooklyn, inside Brooklyn Bridge Park. During fall 2026 it is open Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m.–5:50 p.m., and closed Monday and Tuesday; admission is US$4. One child under 42 inches may share a ticket with one adult, while additional children need their own tickets. Subway access is available from York Street, High Street or Clark Street, as well as the NYC Ferry at Fulton Ferry Landing. Pair the ride with a walk along the piers, but check the official calendar before setting out because hours change with the seasons.