To do · Central Park
Photo: Central Park Conservancy
Central Park Carousel
A 1908 carousel of hand-carved horses, installed in the park in 1951 and regarded as a treasure of American folk art.
| What | To do |
|---|---|
| Where | Central Park, Manhattan |
| Address | Central Park, Mid-Park at 65th St., New York, NY |
| Season and hours | Open daily 10:00 to dusk, weather permitting. |
| Getting there | About 15 min by subway from New York |
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Checked on centralparknyc.org, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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