Photo of LeFrak Center at Lakeside shows people of all ages ice skating on a large outdoor rink at dusk, surrounded by trees and a modern pavilion, with some skaters in motion and others standing along the edges. Courtesy of Michael Moran.
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LeFrak Center at Lakeside

Location: Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Project Status: Completed

A world-class recreational center at Prospect Park

Recreation All Year Round

Looking for outdoor recreation in any season? Look no further than the LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Brooklyn’s historic Prospect Park.

NYCEDC led the $74M construction and redevelopment of the rink, in partnership with NYC Parks and the Prospect Park Alliance. The new LeFrak Center features year-round amenities, including:

  • Two ice skating rinks during the winter months: an open-air rink, as well as a covered hockey rink to accommodate winter skating sports such as hockey and curling
  • A water splash pad for adults and children, in addition to a roller skating rink during the warmer months
  • Ice skating instruction
  • A kitchen and café
  • A gift shop
  • Party rooms and educational classrooms

Whether you’re looking to take your skating skills to the next level, throw a party, or host a corporate event, the Lefrak Center at Lakeside has it all.

Brooklyn’s Premier Recreational Destination

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Photo of LeFrak Center at Lakeside shows people walking near a modern outdoor pavilion with a blue ceiling decorated with star-like lights, surrounded by autumn trees and benches under a clear sky. Courtesy of Michael Moran.
At Historic Prospect Park
By The Numbers

26

Total acreage of the LeFrak Center

People ice skate on an indoor-outdoor rink surrounded by autumn trees and a lake, with long shadows cast by the setting sun. Some skaters are near the edge, while others move freely across the ice. Image courtesy of Michael Moran.
A Brooklyn Gem
By The Numbers

200K

Annual visitors to the rink

Children and adults play and walk in a shallow circular water splash pad surrounded by trees and greenery, with a river and people in the background on a sunny day. Image courtesy of Michael Moran.
Fun For All Seasons
By The Numbers

30K+

Square feet of rink surface

Photo of LeFrak Center at Lakeside shows people walking near a modern outdoor pavilion with a blue ceiling decorated with star-like lights, surrounded by autumn trees and benches under a clear sky. Courtesy of Michael Moran.
At Historic Prospect Park
By The Numbers

200K

Annual visitors to the rink

By The Numbers

26

Total acreage of the LeFrak Center

Children and adults play and walk in a shallow circular water splash pad surrounded by trees and greenery, with a river and people in the background on a sunny day. Image courtesy of Michael Moran.
Fun For All Seasons
People ice skate on an indoor-outdoor rink surrounded by autumn trees and a lake, with long shadows cast by the setting sun. Some skaters are near the edge, while others move freely across the ice. Image courtesy of Michael Moran.
A Brooklyn Gem
By The Numbers

30K+

Square feet of rink surface

Restoring a Community Highlight

In 1961, the original Wollman Rink was opened to the public, offering a place for members of the community to skate. By the early 2000s, however, the rink was deteriorating and clearly needed to be replaced.

Built on the site of the old Wollman Rink, the new LeFrak Center replaces the single ice rink with more modern year-round recreational opportunities, creates business opportunities for concessionaires, and better integrates the rink into Prospect Park’s historic landscape.

Plan Your Visit

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