Central Park Conservancy



Row, Row, Row Your BoatRow Boating

Imagine yourself in the country, lazily rowing across Central Park's 22-acre Lake, the largest water body (excluding the Reservoir) in the Park.

Where:

  • Central Park's Lake.

When/How: April through October, weather permitting. Row boats can be rented at the Loeb Boathouse daily, 10:00 am to 5:30 pm (last rental). The boats must be returned by 6:30 pm. Rentals cost $12 for the first hour, and $3 each additional 15 minutes; $30 cash deposit required. Up to four people per boat. No reservations.

Permit Requirements: No permit required