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Rowboat, Kayak, and Paddleboat Rentals

Groups of boaters rowing in a lake near the iconic Central Park Boathouse.

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

Marine Park

Location: Marine Park
Parking lot near Ave U. and 33rd St. (Across from the Nature Center)
Phone #: (917) 533-6196 or (805) 650-7770
Season: April - October
Hours: Open Daily through October 7 from 9:00 a.m. to sunset. In November, this facility is open Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 10 a.m. to sunset.
Types of Boats: Single kayaks, double kayaks, stand up paddle boards, pedal boats and bikes
Fees: Can be found at Wheel Fun Rentals Marine Park website

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
More Info: Visit the Loeb Boathouse website for pricing and more information.

Queens

Flushing Meadows Corona Park - Ederle Terrace

Location: Flushing Meadows Corona Park
North side of Meadow Lake
Phone #: (917) 231-5519
Season: March - November
Hours: October 1, 2018 - November 18, 2018:  Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays from 10:00 a.m. to Sunset
Types of Boats: Pedal Boats, Kayaks, and bikes
Fees: Can be found at Wheel Fun Rentals' Meadow Lake page.

Staten Island

Clove Lakes Park - Lake Club

Location: Clove Lakes Park
1150 Clove Road
Phone #: (718) 442-3600
Season: May to October
Hours:

The boat rental at Clove Lakes Park is temporarily closed.

Open Saturdays & Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Types of Boats: Rowboats and paddleboats
Fees: $18 per hour

Related Information

Watch an It’s My Park segment about boating at Flushing Meadows Corona Park.