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Recreational boaters operate paddleboats

Rowboat, Kayak, and Paddleboat Rentals

Row, row, row your boat on the lakes of some of our largest parks. Enjoy the scenery while sharing paddling duties with your companions of choice.

Please note: Due to insurance reasons, the public is not permitted to launch personal boats at these sites. Please see our list of Public Launch Sites for alternative locations.

Brooklyn

Prospect Park - Kate Wollman Rink

Location: Prospect Park
Pedal boats may be rented from Wollman Rink
Phone #: (718) 282-7789
Season: May through August
Hours:
May: Weekends, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Holiday Opening: Monday, May 31, 12 - 5 p.m.)
June: Thursday – Sunday, 12 – 5 p.m.
July & August: Thursday – Sunday, 12 – 6 p.m.
Holiday Opening: Monday July 5, 12 – 6 p.m.
Types of Boats: Pedal boats
Fees: Rentals are $15 per hour plus a $10 refundable deposit. Tax will be added to the rental fee.
More Info: Visit the Prospect Park Boating page for more information.

Manhattan

Central Park - Loeb Boathouse

Location: Central Park
The Lake off East Drive at 74th Street
Phone #: (212) 517-2233
Season: April to October
Hours: Weather-permitting, opens daily at 10 a.m. with last boat rentals at 5:30 p.m. The boats must be returned by 6:30 p.m. Rentals are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Types of Boats: Rowboats (up to 4 people per boat); nine-foot Ocean Kayaks
Fees: $12 first hour, $3 each additional 15 minutes. $30 cash deposit required per boat.
More Info: Visit the Central Park Conservancy website for more information.

Staten Island

Clove Lakes Park - Lake Club

Location: Clove Lakes Park
1150 Clove Road
Phone #: (718) 442-3600
Season: May to October
Hours: Open Saturdays & Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Types of Boats: Rowboats and paddleboats
Fees: $10 per hour

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