At Historic Prospect Park
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
By The Numbers
26
Total acreage of the LeFrak Center
A Brooklyn Gem
By The Numbers
200K
Annual visitors to the rink
Fun For All Seasons
By The Numbers
30K+
Square feet of rink surface
At Historic Prospect Park
By The Numbers
200K
Annual visitors to the rink
By The Numbers
26
Total acreage of the LeFrak Center
Fun For All Seasons
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.
Learn more about Lekfrak Center at Lakeside.
