Prospect Park's LeFrak Center at Lakeside: Ice Skating, Roller Skating & Water Play
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This season has been a great one for ice-skating in New York City with four new outdoor rinks opening to the public. But the long-awaited LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park is definitely the big new destination in winter... and beyond. The state-of-the-art, $74 million complex features two rinks (one open-air, the other covered), a cafe, restrooms and a green roof with incredible views. The massive project also restored Prospect Park's southeast corner to the original vision of its designers Frederic Olmsted and Vaux.
But what makes Lakeside even more exciting is that it's a year-round attraction. When the ice melts, it will become a summer hot spot, with roller skating and a water play area. My family and I recently visited the LeFrak Center at Lakeside and we definitely think it was well worth the wait. Judging from the crowds we encountered, so does most of Brooklyn! Here's everything you need to know before you visit Lakeside in Prospect Park.