LeFrak Center at Lakeside

The Samuel J. and Ethel LeFrak Center at Lakeside is one of the park’s most popular destinations. Enjoy the winter season with skating and hockey on our covered and open-air rinks with scenic views of the Prospect Park Lake. In warm weather months, enjoy the Splash Pad, the park’s largest water play area, roller skating, boating and pickleball. The Duck Island Cafe and Bar provides year-round food and drink with indoor and outdoor seating and panoramic views. Also enjoy the Shelby White and Leon Levy Esplanade, featuring walkways and picnic areas, with scenic views of the Chaim Baier Music Island.

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Points of Interest—LeFrak Center at Lakeside
The Samuel J. and Ethel LeFrak Center at Lakeside offers ice skating, figure skating, curling, and hockey in the winter, and roller skating, biking, boating and water play in the warmer months.
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Ice Skating Hours + Rates

Enjoy open ice skating hours beginning October 31.

Daytime Sessions

  • Daily (Mon–Sun): 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Evening Sessions

  • Friday + Saturday: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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Fall Festival at Lakeside

Enjoy seasonal fun at the Lakeside Fall Festival through November 1. We have something for everyone, including pumpkin patches, corn mazes, a haunted hotel experience, tarot readers and more.

  • Mondays: Festival 3–6 PM | Haunted Hotel 4–10 PM

  • Thursdays–Fridays: Festival 3–6 PM | Haunted Hotel 6–10 PM

  • Saturdays: Festival 11 AM–6 PM | Haunted Hotel 4–11 PM

  • Sundays: Festival 11 AM–6 PM | Haunted Hotel 4–10 PM

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First Skate Weekend at Lakeside

Celebrate our First Skate Weekend this Saturday, October 31 + Sunday, November 1! Enjoy free admission, free mini lessons, and open sessions for hockey, stick ‘n’ puck, and figure skating.

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Bluestone Cafe

Duck Island Cafe & Bar

Enjoy indoor and outdoor seating, panoramic views and a range of breakfast, lunch and dinner options, a coffee menu, specialty beverages and more.

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Directions

The LeFrak Center is located near the Lincoln Road and Parkside/Ocean Avenue entrances to the park.

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Become a Member

Your support keeps Prospect Park green and vibrant for our community. Enjoy park perks, including Lakeside discounts on seasonal activities.

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Hockey Programs

Enjoy programs for all ages including Rangers Rookie League, Islanders Learn to Play + Adult Open Skate, Stick n’Puck, Learn to Play, Women’s leagues and more.

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Learn to Skate + Figure Skating Freestyle

Enjoy ice skating lessons, skate school, freestyle figure skating and more.

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Prospect Park Winter Checklist

Special Events + Birthday Parties

Looking to host your event at LeFrak Center at Lakeside? From parties, galas and corporate events and more we have everything you need to bring your vision to life.

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exterior of LeFrak Center at Lakeside in the fall

Design + Sustainability

Learn more about the LeFrak Center at Lakeside’s sustainable design.

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