Boating

A row boat rental is the perfect way to enjoy a day on the Central Park Lake!

The Central Park Boathouse has fully reopened, and boat rentals are back in service!

Boats are available by walk-up and paid for with credit card or Apple Pay only. 

Gondola rides are temporarily suspended until further notice.

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2024 Row Boat Rental Schedule & Details  

Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM or dusk (weather permitting)

Location: MAP | E. 72nd Street and East Drive

General Information

  • First come, first served - No Reservations
  • Each boat holds up to 4 people
  • $25 per hour - Pay with card or Apple Pay.  (online bookings will soon also be available through reservation service OpenTable) 
  • Life jackets are provided
  • Children must be at least 3 feet tall
  • Children age 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult
  • Pets are not permitted
  • There is a reversible ATM on site

Don't forget the picnic lunch! Our ready-made grab n' go picnic bags are perfect for the boat ride.

Proposals & Special Occasions: Book a waterside picnic experience to enjoy by the Lake!

Take a classic Venetian Gondola tour with expert gondoliers!

Gondola rides are temporarily suspended until further notice. Sign up for our free newsletter to get notified about the official reopening date and online bookings.

Experience the Lake in the way it was originally designed by architect Frederick Law Olmsted.

Gondola Schedule & Details  

May to November, (weather permitting)

  • Reservations required
  • $50 per half hour

About

The Central Park Boathouse (formerly Loeb) has recently gone through a change of hands of management. It was renovated in 2023 by its new operator - Legends Hospitality. 

The Central Park Boathouse has a fleet of over 100 row boats, each of which seats four people.

Learn more about the Boathouse.