A few dozen lucky kids – and city officials – got to take the first spin on an exquisitely restored 1922 wooden carousel at its new waterfront home at Brooklyn Bridge Park.

“I thought it was great, especially the horses that were so old-fashioned,” said Ethan Laird, 8, of Manhattan, after riding the 48-horse “Jane’s Carousel” today.

The ride is named after Jane Walentas, wife of DUMBO developer David Walentas, who purchased the relic nearly three decades ago, restored it and donated it to the city.

The carousel is located within a massive glass pavilion designed by architect Jean Nouvel, overlooking the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges and New York Harbor.

City officials held a ceremonial ribbon cutting for the ride, with some like Councilwoman Letitia James and Borough President Marty Markowitz taking the opening ride.

Beginning today, Jane’s Carousel will be open daily, except Tuesday, from 11am to 7pm. Tickets are $2 per ride; children under three years old or under 42 inches in height ride for free with a paying adult.

Fees will go strictly towards maintaining the carousel through a non profit corporation set up to manage the carousel.