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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.

Central Park - Loeb Boathouse
NameLocationPhone #Season
Central Park - Loeb BoathouseThe Lake off East Drive at 74th Street(212) 517-2233April to October
HoursTypes of BoatsFeesMore Info
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. Rowboats (up to 4 people per boat); nine-foot Ocean Kayaks $12 first hour, $3 each additional 15 minutes. $30 cash deposit required per boat.Visit the Central Park Conservancy website for more information.

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