Central Park Boathouse

The iconic Loeb Boathouse in Central Park that New Yorkers and visitors know so well opened at the Lake's northeastern tip in 1954, replacing the original which had been built in 1874. The new boathouse was named for philanthropist Carl M. Loeb, who financed the project. From beneath the green... Read More

The iconic Loeb Boathouse in Central Park that New Yorkers and visitors know so well opened at the Lake's northeastern tip in 1954, replacing the original which had been built in 1874. The new boathouse was named for philanthropist Carl M. Loeb, who financed the project. From beneath the green patina of the boathouse's copper roof, visitors can rent rowboats and bikes; hire an authentic Venetian gondola; or dine overlooking seasonal views of the Lake at the Loeb Central Park Boathouse Restaurant.
The Boathouse also serves as the unofficial headquarters for birdwatchers who record their sightings in a two-inch loose-leaf notebook. Kept on a table inside the Boathouse, the hand-written compendium of bird life has become a cherished Park community tradition. See Less