Pier 62 Carousel
A green-roofed carousel on the Chelsea waterfront with 33 hand-carved seats shaped like Hudson Valley animals such as otters, seahorses and bears. It sits next to lawns and river-view paths.
by NYC Parks
Home to an indoor pool plus the neighboring outdoor summer pool on Carmine Street. Children who hold a free youth membership can drop in for gym time, games, and supervised activities, and the center runs seasonal kids' classes and after-school programs.
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Hours and kids' program schedules vary by center and season
Free NYC Parks membership for children and youth; register in person with ID
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All ages.
Free NYC Parks membership for children and youth; register in person with ID
Hours and kids' program schedules vary by center and season
1 Clarkson Street, 10014, in the West Village, Manhattan.
Yes. Tony Dapolito Recreation Center is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
A green-roofed carousel on the Chelsea waterfront with 33 hand-carved seats shaped like Hudson Valley animals such as otters, seahorses and bears. It sits next to lawns and river-view paths.
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