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Boating in the Afternoon Sun
Row Boat Rentals in Central Park: A Perfect Day
The Central Park Boathouse has fully reopened for 2025, and boat rentals are back in service!
Boats can be rented on a first-come, first-served basis only. Reservations are not accepted.
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2025 Row Boat Rental Schedule & Details
General Information
- Boat rental hours: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM or dusk (weather permitting)
- First come, first served - No Reservations
- Cost: $25 per hour. Pay by credit card or Apple Pay only.
- Each boat holds up to 4 people
- 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
Location: MAP | Central Park Boathouse at E. 72nd Street and East Drive
Don't forget a picnic lunch! Our ready-made grab n' go picnic bags are perfect for a leisurely boat ride. Or book a luxury picnic experience to enjoy by the Lake after the ride! Great for birthdays, proposals, and special occasions.
gondola ride at central park
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
Central Park Gondolier
Watch a video of gondolier who has been enjoying his job on the Central Park Lake since the 1990's!
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.