# Central Park Carousel, United States: what it is and when to go > Central Park Carousel is a carousel in Manhattan, New York in United States (New York City). Interests: With kids. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/central-park-carousel/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Carousel in Manhattan, New York · With kids - **Where:** United States - **Best time:** March to October. - **Nearest airport:** EWR Newark, 19 km as the crow flies - **Website:** [centralparknyc.org](https://www.centralparknyc.org/locations/carousel) - **Run by:** Central Amusement International - **Coordinates:** 40.76994, -73.97525 ## What it is and where Central Park Carousel is a carousel in Manhattan, New York in United States (New York City). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [New York City](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/nueva-york/), where this site lists 142 more places to see, 2.1 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 40.76994, -73.97525; the nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 19 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=40.769943%2C-73.975248) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.769943%2C-73.975248) - **Run by:** Central Amusement International It is one of the [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/familia/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Central Park Carousel is **March to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 9 h 23 | | February | Possible | 10 h 26 | | March | Best time | 11 h 41 | | April | Best time | 13 h 06 | | May | Best time | 14 h 16 | | June | Best time | 14 h 54 | | July | Best time | 14 h 39 | | August | Best time | 13 h 38 | | September | Best time | 12 h 15 | | October | Best time | 10 h 53 | | November | Possible | 9 h 41 | | December | Possible | 9 h 05 | In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to United States To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Gapstow Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/gapstow-bridge/): Architecture · 356 m - [Central Park Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/central-park-zoo/): Zoo in New York City, New York, USA · 390 m - [Delacorte Clock](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/delacorte-musical-clock/): Clock and art installation in Manhattan's Central Park · 399 m - [Frick Collection](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/collecion-frick/): Art museum in New York City · 697 m - [Bow Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bow-bridge/): Bridge in United States of America · 711 m Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). ## More in United States: With kids - [Disneyland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/disneyland/): American theme park in California owned by The Walt Disney Company - [Walt Disney World](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/walt-disney-world/): resort and entertainment complex in Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States - [Bronx Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bronx-zoo/): metropolitan zoo in the Bronx, New York City, New York, USA - [San Diego Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/san-diego-zoo/): zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, United States - [The Strat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-strat/): hotel, casino, and tower located in Las Vegas - [National Zoological Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parque-zoologico-nacional/): zoological park in Washington, D.C., United States Every United States place under With kids, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/familia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Central Park Carousel? It is a carousel in Manhattan, New York in United States. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Central Park Carousel? March to October. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. ### How do you get to Central Park Carousel? The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 19 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.769943%2C-73.975248) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Gapstow Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/gapstow-bridge/), [Central Park Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/central-park-zoo/), [Delacorte Clock](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/delacorte-musical-clock/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/585788256), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5061605), CC0. More about Central Park Carousel on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Park_Carousel). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).