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The Lake

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The Lake

"Take a seat or a stroll around and enjoy the view!"(6 Tips)
"En el verano se utilizaba para remar en botes (boots)"(4 Tips)
"Very amazing park and highly recommended to visit 😍😍😍"(7 Tips)
"Look out for the turtle heads poking out from the water!"(3 Tips)

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GothamistMay 23, 2017
If you get here early in the morning or later in the evening, you can coast in 1.58 mile circles as much as you please, but do note that tourists like to swarm here. Read more
Romancing Manhattan ToursSeptember 16, 2012
Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the views. Follow with a Gondola Ride. Or take the Gondola Ride first if you're prone to seasickness :) Read more
B&H Photo VideoNovember 30, 2011
The lake is home to fish, birds, critters & different types of flora. Around the area are benches, bridges, trees, food stands, & plenty of photo ops!
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍March 18, 2021
Been here 50+ times
Whatever season of the year it is, a walk around The Lake is always soothing and it's beautiful no matter what. Definitely add it to your itinerary when exploring what Central Park has to offer
Santa V.October 25, 2014
Definitely the rowboat :) Amazing scenery and totally worth waiting the enormous line!
Shuaa AldarwishNovember 18, 2014
Very amazing park and highly recommended to visit 😍😍😍
Elena GribokJuly 7, 2013
It's possible just to walk around this place for hours in a good weather, the view is priceless and the atmosphere is relaxing!
Oleg GaevoySeptember 14, 2017
tranquil, enjoyable and unique. Love it.
Stephanie S.August 3, 2012
$20 deposit (so you get back) and $12 for first hour for rowboats. Really a value for such an experience!
Dan GoodwinNovember 29, 2014
Great place for photos
Lazaro BorgesJuly 31, 2013
Great place to see beautiful buildings, especially the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Tiffany ChunatJuly 29, 2011
Been here 25+ times
One of my favorite places in the park. Take a seat or a stroll around and enjoy the view!
Joe 😎September 2, 2011
The bike/run trail is approximately 6.8 miles if you start from the south side on 5th Ave. Be sure to stay active and run that ass off.
Kai HockertsAugust 22, 2014
Twenty years after my first visit CP is still the best part of NY in my view.
Lucky MagazineDecember 1, 2011
Take a stroll to the Central Park Lake to watch the mini sailboats
Merlin ElsnerOctober 16, 2018
Great place to get in a run, or stroll. Do your thing
Paulo PuglisiJanuary 27, 2016
The best place to have a walk and relax
Jon hoffmanSeptember 2, 2016
Look out for turtles on the shore
Jordan TaylorAugust 21, 2016
Lovely area of Central Park
NabeelAugust 14, 2011
Check out the great guitarist singing classics at the west side of The Lake near 75th St on summer weekends.
Serhii LutskoDecember 26, 2016
Nice place for running
Simon & SchusterApril 1, 2011
Where Abby waits for a tweet that might never come. “The park was an oasis of green in the middle of the soaring gray canyons of the city." From GOODNIGHT TWEETHEART by Teresa Medeiros. Read more
Lorena NascimentoSeptember 9, 2014
You're gonna take great pictures here. Enjoy the view!
NSKOctober 5, 2015
The nature is superb!
Thompson HotelsNovember 17, 2011
Take a rowboat out on the lake. It's a great way to spend a warm, romantic afternoon.
Sean SmithOctober 4, 2015
Rent a boat for an hour and paddle around the lake.
Kristian BoultbyNovember 18, 2019
Great views of the city
Aline AluxJuly 18, 2016
It's a wonderful and peaceful place!
Mark HeyertFebruary 5, 2018
I’m not sure I can add anything to what has already been said.
Liz YMarch 19, 2011
Lots of slow-movingtourists, screaming children, overly affectionate couples, and obnoxious teenagers.
Saffron BeatsonSeptember 14, 2014
Take a boat out and do some rowing! Had great fun.
Jonathan HartSeptember 26, 2011
When rowing, face backwards and pull the oars. It's amazing how many douchebags don't know how to row a boat.
Gary RandallAugust 6, 2013
Stay to the left
naveenAugust 6, 2010
rock the boat/rock the boat/work the middle/work the middle/change position/do position/...well, you know the rest
Mauro MugnainiNovember 17, 2011
Sit on a bench... Take a deep breath... And relax!!!
Las Vegas MannequinsSeptember 10, 2011
Look out for the turtle heads poking out from the water!
Priscilla CamachoJune 30, 2012
Check out the RUMBA every SUnday
Jason KaplerJune 7, 2012
Find some shade and make-out with someone.
Carlos ESeptember 1, 2011
Favorite spot in Central Park!
Brynner FerreiraSeptember 8, 2013
Enjoy the moment.
MarinaJuly 13, 2012
What kind of birds are they!?
Leonardo SoaresJune 19, 2015
You know...
Shana CarpMay 1, 2011
There are turtles in the lake
albar durtigJanuary 14, 2011
Et dah ,dingin bener udarenye...Ney York..New york New yorkkkkkk
Baby FDecember 3, 2010
Horrayy! Got swimmies only 5 checks-in!
Greg CohenJuly 17, 2010
Don't rock the boat, it may or may not tip over.
taslim sadikinDecember 31, 2010
jogging for your health
Jeremy ParrocoJuly 10, 2011
Watch out for the rats
TatZz TarantinoJanuary 17, 2011
Been here 5+ times
relax with someone
aidi_shpOctober 9, 2010
Whare.....?

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