What could be more special to a child than having a Carousel open just for themselves - and their friends! A birthday at the Prospect Park Carousel is a day your kid will never forget.

There is a 60-person capacity at the Carousel for parties.

· The Carousel is wheelchair accessible
· Two 6’ rectangular tables are set up under the awning at the back of the pavilion
· Site Manager/Carousel Operator; other staff as needed
· Optional food service available on site; otherwise, you may bring your own food.
· The renter will be given one vehicle permit to park on Carousel Drive when payment is completed. Guest parking for the Carousel is available at the Wollman Rink, and may be used by guests until 10 p.m. Enter the Park at Ocean and Parkside Avenues. It can be as much as a fifteen minute walk on the Drive to the Carousel. Alternatively, street parking may be found along Flatbush Avenue.

The Carousel may be reserved for two hours, which includes the set-up and clean-up time for the event. No function may go beyond 9:30 p.m.

April - Independence Day
Thursday & Friday: 5:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 9:30 a.m. or 5:45 p.m.

Independence Day - Labor Day
Thursday & Friday: 6 p.m.,
Saturday & Sunday: 9:30 a.m. or 6:45 p.m.

Labor Day - October
Thursday & Friday: 5:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 9:30 a.m. or 5:45 p.m.

· Alliance members ($100 level and above): $325

· Non-members: $350

· Thursdays/Fridays: $25 off
· $25 additional Special Events permit application fee
· Overtime is only available in the evenings and may be booked at the rate of $125 per hour

Rental and Event Planning Office: (718) 287-5252 x102 or email.

A contract will be mailed to you, or you may print the contract. 

You’ll also need to apply for a special events permit (we'll walk you through it).
All fees and paperwork must be received 3 weeks prior to the event date in order to guarantee reservation.
A vehicle permit will be mailed upon receipt of payment, and confirms the date and time of event.

On Saturdays and Sundays, you can also have a Carousel party at 12:30 p.m., during public hours, for a discounted rate: $150 for Alliance members at the $100 level; $175 for non-members.

Rental and Event Planning Office: (718) 287-5252 x102 or email.

A contract will be mailed to you, or you may print the contract. 



Directions
See the Carousel overview page for directions.