Visit Lefferts Historic House and ride the Prospect Park Carousel
A historic house and a $3 carousel in Prospect Park. Prospect Park, Flatbush, Brooklyn.
The short answer
Lefferts Historic House is inside Prospect Park, and the Carousel is in the park's Children's Corner, a short stroll away. The house was relocated to the park in 1918 from 563 Flatbush Avenue near Maple Street. The Alliance's page describes hands-on experiences, cultural performances and imaginative play, with stories of Indigenous resilience and of formerly enslaved Africans, plus video installations and pop-up exhibits.
What it is like
Opening hours matter here. The page I read lists September to November as Saturday and Sunday plus school holidays, 12pm to 5pm; I found no listing for the other months, so check before you go. I could not verify an admission price, so check with the Prospect Park Alliance at (718) 965-8951 or on its site.
The Prospect Park Carousel is $3 a ride on the Alliance's page. A separate Alliance page lists the public-hours season as March 28 to November 22, 2026, with weekend hours (12pm to 5pm on the event days listed), so look for the Carousel Rides event on the Alliance calendar before you head over.
Put them together and you have a gentle hour or two that suits the under-sixes and their grown-ups, with the rest of Prospect Park for the walk back to the train.
Best time to go
Weekend afternoons, fall to spring, when the house is open.
Tips before you go
- Check the Alliance calendar for carousel days and house hours.
- Bring small bills or a card; the carousel is $3 a ride.
- Time it for a weekend afternoon in fall.
- Use the park's other playgrounds if the house is closed.
Where it is
Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park near Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225. OpenStreetMap ↗ · Directions ↗
What's on here
From The New York Almanac, the next 60 days.
Until Sat, Oct 31
Spooktober at the Prospect Park Zoo
Prospect Park Zoo, Prospect Park, Brooklyn · Free with zoo admission
Come in costume for Spooky Science, facts about nighttime animals and live performances on October weekends. Free with zoo admission, and the zoo warns that many dates sell out. Organizer ↗
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 11:00
Fall Foliage Canoeing
Audubon Center at the Boathouse, Prospect Park, Prospect Park, Brooklyn · Free
A calm autumn paddle on the Prospect Park Lake with the Urban Park Rangers. Check the Parks page for age rules and sign-up. Organizer ↗
Thu, Oct 29 to Sun, Nov 1
Haunted Carousel
Prospect Park Carousel, Children's Corner, Prospect Park, Brooklyn
The Prospect Park Carousel plays Halloween music for four days in costume season. A ride fee applies, so check the Parks page for the price. Organizer ↗
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 10:00
Creepy Crawly Halloween
Audubon Center at the Boathouse, Prospect Park, Prospect Park, Brooklyn · Free
Prospect Park Alliance's Halloween day at the Audubon Center looks at the creatures that give people the creeps, with activities and experiments. Organizer ↗
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 13:00
Folklore Tales on the Trail Hike
Prospect Park (Washington Irving statue), Prospect Park, Brooklyn · Free
The Rangers meet at the Washington Irving statue for a hike with folklore and Halloween stories. Organizer ↗
Sunday, November 8, 2026, 11:00
Fantastic Fungi Mushroom ID Hike
Audubon Center at the Boathouse, Prospect Park, Prospect Park, Brooklyn · Free
A Ranger-led forest hike in Prospect Park to learn how to spot and identify mushrooms. Organizer ↗
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 13:00
Fall Foliage Hike
Picnic House, Prospect Park, Prospect Park, Brooklyn · Free
A Ranger hike on the ecology of a fall forest and the science behind the changing colors. Organizer ↗
Friday, November 27, 2026, 12:00
Post-Thanksgiving Day Super Hike
Audubon Center at the Boathouse, Prospect Park, Prospect Park, Brooklyn · Free
A longer Ranger-led hike through Prospect Park on the Friday after Thanksgiving, two hours long. Organizer ↗
Nearby on the Brood List
Explore the Discovery Garden at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Prospect Heights · 0.6 mile away
Play all day at the Brooklyn Children's Museum
Crown Heights · 1.4 miles away
Green-Wood Cemetery: the trolley tour and the parakeets
Greenwood Heights · 1.6 miles away · Free
Questions people ask
How much is the Prospect Park Carousel?
The Prospect Park Alliance lists $3 per ride.
When is Lefferts Historic House open?
September to November: Saturday and Sunday plus school holidays, 12pm to 5pm. Check the Alliance page for other months.
Where is Lefferts Historic House?
Inside Prospect Park, Brooklyn. It was moved there in 1918 from 563 Flatbush Avenue.
How much does it cost?
Carousel $3 per ride. House admission is not listed on the page I read.
Which subway stop is nearest?
B (weekdays), Q or S to Prospect Park (accessible station); Q to Parkside Av (not listed as accessible). Check elevator status.
Can you take a stroller?
Not stated on the Alliance pages I read; the park paths are wide.
How long do you need?
1 to 2 hours.
Sources
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