Let’s face it: no winter bucket list in New York is complete without the city’s trendiest cold-weather activity, a.k.a. ice bumper cars.
Ever since Bryant Park debuted this adorable feature a few years ago, the cars have been bumpin’ their way across the city. Beginning January 2nd, 2025, they will return to Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, and we can’t wait to hop in. (We also appreciate that the green space has made this activity a seasonal happening by offering bumper cars on wheels during the warm weather.)
All about ice bumper cars in Prospect Park
According to the park, the some of the rules for riding in the ice bumper cars at LeFrak Center at Lakeside are as follows:
- Be 7+ years old, at least 42 inches tall, and under 300 lbs
- Sign a waiver and release before riding; children under 18 require a parent or guardian’s signature
- Wear flat, closed-toe shoes
- Remain seated while inside the bumper car
- Secure any personal belongings inside the bumper car
- No more than one person per car
- No Children or objects on laps
- No phones permitted during the ride
We have several weeks before we can enjoy the seasonal sensation, but there’s plenty to do in the meantime. Ice rinks across NYC are open — including the brand-new Domino Park ice rink along the Williamsburg waterfront — and ready for skaters to show off their skills. We’ll be sure to keep you posted as more information becomes available.
And despite the difficult fall Prospect Park experienced with a wildfire in November, LeFrak Center was unharmed. For more on the park’s recovery process, visit its website.