The Lake - Central Park
May 8, 2024 · The second largest man-made body of water in the park, the Lake provides wonderful opportunities for viewing its abundant flora and fauna from rowboats, which are available for rent during the warmer months at the Central Park Boathouse. You can also hire a Venetian-style gondola ride or stroll around the lake shore on foot.
The Ramble and Lake - Wikipedia
The Ramble and Lake are two geographic features of Central Park in Manhattan, New York City. Part of Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux's 1857 Greensward Plan for Central Park, the features are located on the west side of the park between the 66th and 79th Street transverses.
The Lake - Central Park Conservancy
The Lake was the first landscape in Central Park to be opened to the public in winter 1858. New Yorkers were drawn by the promise of ice skating, a recreational activity that was growing in popularity but not yet widely accessible.
Lake - Central Park
At twenty-two acres the Lake is Central Park’s largest body of water, excluding the Reservoir, and offers a variety of activities for park visitors to enjoy. It also offers a startling array of views as its meandering shoreline snakes around the landscape.
15 Iconic Spots & Things to See in Central Park (+Map & Tips)
Jun 19, 2024 · Here are the best places to see in Central Park: 1. The Lake. MUST-SEE. The Lake is one of the most picturesque spots in Central Park. It’s amusing how they named this 20-acre water feature simply “The Lake.” I suppose they decided to let its beauty speak for itself.
Central Park - Wikipedia
South of Harlem Meer and the Pool is Central Park's largest lake, the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, known as the Central Park Reservoir before 1994. [306] It was constructed between 1858 and 1862.
The Lake - Central Park
At twenty-two acres the Lake is Central Park's largest body of water besides the Reservoir and offers a wide variety of activities and views to park visitors.
Reservoir - Central Park Conservancy
Spanning 106 acres and at 40 feet deep, the Reservoir holds more than one billion gallons of water. At the time of its construction, it was the world’s largest man-made water body. Along the shores of the Reservoir are three gatehouses, which house pipes and other infrastructure. View with audio description.
Row Boat Rentals and Gondola Rides | Central Park, NYC
May 13, 2024 · Rent a boat or take a gondola ride on the Central Park Lake! Find out about this year's boat rental schedule, pricing, reservations and more.
The Central Park Lake Complete Guide | Views, Boats, & Map
Oct 26, 2023 · The most famous of those bodies of water is the Central Park Lake, also called just The Lake. At 22 acres in size, the Lake wraps its way around the middle of the park, and makes the perfect add on to any Central Park itinerary.