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 - CLOSED

Location: Prospect Park

Phone #:
Season:
Hours: This facility will be closed for the current boating season due to the construction of the new Lakeside Center.
Types of Boats:
Fees:
More Info:

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.

Queens

Flushing Meadows Lake Boathouse

Location: Flushing Meadows Corona Park
East side of Meadow Lake
Phone #: (646) 229-4470
Hours: Open Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Types of Boats: Hydrobikes, rowboats, and paddleboats
Fees: Please call for pricing 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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