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Come join us every Saturday between 10AM and 1PM at Central Park Conservatory Water just off 5th Ave. at 74th St.
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$15 for 30 minutes.

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Enjoy remote controlled, wind-driven sailing at the iconic Conservatory Water in Central Park. Support the Bronx-based nonprofit Rocking the Boat each time you set sail.

Thanks for a great 2024 season! We'll be back in April 2025.

$15 for 30 min rental Walkups are welcome

2025 schedule, begins april 1, 2025, kerbs memorial boathouse in central park.

Off Fifth Avenue between 72nd and 76th Streets Manhattan, NY

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Contact: [email protected] or 860-931-0453

What is Rocking the Boat?

Rocking the Boat is a nonprofit youth development organization in the Hunts Point section of the South Bronx dedicated to empowering young people through hands-on experiences in traditional wooden boat building, environmental science, and sailing.

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About Central Park

Find all the information you need to enjoy your visit to New York City’s iconic Central Park.

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The area around the pond is home of some of the park’s loveliest foliage. These include Lebanon Cedars, willows, pine and beech trees. It also features the park’s largest display of spring blossoming Cherry Trees, besides the stands on either side of the reservoir. The surrounding benches are the perfect place for either a brief respite from your park site-seeing tour or a more contemplative visit, relaxing while you watch the tiny white sails tacking against the breeze. If you actually hear tiny voices shouting out the commands Lenox Hill Hospital is only a few blocks away. Nearby you can also find two of the Park’s most popular statues, especially with children. At the northern end is the sculpture of Alice, of Wonderland fame, with all her favorite tea party playmates, and at the western edge a statue of master story teller Hans Christian Andersen.

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Conservatory Water

Model Sail Boats on Conservatory Water

Conservatory water is famous for model sailboat rentals and races..

Inspired by the design of the Grand Basin model boat pond in Paris’ Luxembourg Gardens, Conservatory Water was created by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux as a place where children and adults alike could experience the pleasure of boating.

Not an original part of Olmsted and Vaux's "Greensward Plan" for the park, Conservatory Water was initially intended to be a small pool for a glass house and a formal, ornamental flower garden. When the upkeep of this plan proved itself too costly, Conservatory Water and Conservatory Garden were created in their place.

This 72nd Street site is bordered by the whimsical Alice in Wonderland statue to the north, as well as a sculpture of children's author Hans Christian Anderson reading his tale, The Ugly Duckling , to the west.

While sometimes open for ice skating during the winter months, the pond is best known as a place for boating in spring and summertime and was mentioned as such in E.B. White's Stuart Little .

What to Know Before You Visit

Conservatory Water holds its boating season from April to November (weather permitting) each year.

The Central Park Model Yacht Club (CPMYC) races are held on Saturdays at 10:00 AM.

Boat rentals are once again available, now through a nonprofit company called Rocking the Boat.

Note: Children under 12 must be supervised.

How much does it cost to rent a model sailboat?

Model sailboat rentals are $15 for 30 minutes. See more information and the schedule here .

Are there snack and beverage options nearby?

The Kerbs Memorial Boathouse at Conservatory Water features a cafe run by Le Pain Quotidien , with a variety of light snacks and beverages. It has a delightful patio with seasonal perennial planting beds. The cafe is open during the boating season, from 7AM until 15 minutes before sunset. It may close earlier due to poor weather or a lack of customers, so it's best to call ahead. The phone number for the cafe is (646) 939-0020.

When is ice skating offered at Conservatory Water?

Conservatory Water offers free ice skating when the ice is consistently six inches thick. Visitors must bring their own skates to participate.

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Model Sailboat Rentals and Racing | Central Park, NYC">Model Sailboat Rentals and Racing | Central Park, NYC
May 23, 2024 · Rent a model sailboat or watch the Central Park Model Yacht Club members race their boats at Conservatory Water. See this year's schedule and pricing details. Spectators of all ages are welcome!
Model Sailboats - Central Park">Model Sailboats - Central Park
Bring your own model sail boat, or call Central Park Sailboats at 917-796-1382 for information on model boat sales and rentals. For permits and boat storage call 212-360-8133.
Central Park Model Yacht Club">Central Park Model Yacht Club
CPMYC's 2024 racing season has started! Come join us every Saturday between 10AM and 1PM at Central Park Conservatory Water just off 5th Ave. at 74th St. Sailboat Rentals are now open! See sailcentralpark.com/ for hours and other details. $15 for 30 minutes.
Central Park">Homepage - Sail Central Park
Enjoy remote controlled, wind-driven sailing at the iconic Conservatory Water in Central Park. Support the Bronx-based nonprofit Rocking the Boat each time you set sail. Make a reservation Buy a Gift Card
Model Sail Boating Returns to Central Park">Model Sail Boating Returns to Central Park
Whether you have a radio powered sailboat, or a wind-powered sloop, model sail boating on Central Park’s Conservatory Water is a delight for participants and observers; whether adults, children or, in one case, a rather notable rodent.
Kerbs Boathouse - Central Park Conservancy">Kerbs Boathouse - Central Park Conservancy
Kerbs Boathouse, built in 1953, provides rentals and storage of model boats at the ornamental pond known as Conservatory Water. Maintained by other organization. Restroom is not wheelchair accessible. On Saturdays, beginning around 10:00 am, races are held on the water.
Conservatory Water - Central Park Conservancy">Conservatory Water - Central Park Conservancy
Conservatory Water is a beloved Central Park destination filled with attractions geared toward children. Its main feature is an ornamental pond, also known as the Model Boat Pond, where children and hobbyists launch and race miniature sailboats and yachts. These are stored and rented at the nearby Kerbs Boathouse, which also houses a cafe.
Model Sailboat Rentals Return to Central Park">Model Sailboat Rentals Return to Central Park
May 8, 2024 · May 6th, 2024 - A non-profit organization called Rocking the Boat has recently become the new operator of the model sailboat rentals at Conservatory Water in Central Park. Park visitors can once again rent miniature boats, which have been built by members of Rocking the Boat, for $15 for 30 minutes.
Conservatory Water - Central Park">Conservatory Water - Central Park
May 23, 2024 · Conservatory Water holds its boating season from April to November (weather permitting) each year. The Central Park Model Yacht Club (CPMYC) races are held on Saturdays at 10:00 AM. Boat rentals are once again available, now through a nonprofit company called Rocking the Boat. Note: Children under 12 must be supervised.
Model Boat Sailing: E75 At The Conservatory Water">Model Boat Sailing: E75 At The Conservatory Water
Bring your own model sail boat, or call Central Park Sailboats at(917) 796-1382 for information on model boat sales and rentals. For permits and boat storage call (212) 360-8133. One of the main attractions of Central Park is model boat sailing.

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