Central Park
Paddleboat Rentals

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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 | ||||
Name | Location | Phone # | Season | Hours |
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Central Park - Loeb Boathouse | The Lake off East Drive at 74th Street | (212) 517-2233 | April to October | 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 | Fees | More Info | closeMessages | |
Rowboats (up to 4 people per boat); nine-foot Ocean Kayaks | Visit the Loeb Boathouse website for pricing and more information. |
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The Harlem Meer Center is closed in order to rebuild the facility to increase access to nearby communities and enhance year-round programming. For more information, visit Central Park Conservancy's Rebuilding Harlem Meer Center page.
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2024

The Harlem Meer Center is closed in order to rebuild the facility to increase access to nearby communities and enhance year-round programming. For more information, visit Central Park Conservancy's Rebuilding Harlem Meer Center page.

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