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The Central Park Lake

Central Park
Central Park West at 72nd St. , New York, NY 10019
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Type: Scenic Spots

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Hours

Apr-Nov: Daily, 10am-6pm, weather permitting; Dec-Mar: Daily, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

B, C at 72nd St.

Parking

Nearby Parking Lots - Validated
Street Parking

Prices

Row boat rental, $10/hour; Bicycle rental, $6-$21/hour

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American Express, MasterCard, Visa

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Central Park's second largest body of water (the Reservoir takes first place), the Lake was fashioned out of an ugly swamp. It’s a tranquil spot, with a bamboo patch, overarching bridges, and the Manhattan skyline reflecting off the water. Wander along the shore, survey the scene from Bethesda Terrace or rent a rowboat at the Loeb Boathouse. — Raven Snook

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