This place Is a hidden Gem!!!…read more Place is amazing as well as the staff. Great and positive place to visit with family and friends. Its fun and it's free what better deal can you get from that. The activities are amazing and every staff is very supportive.

This was so much fun! Went on a limb to try this place and it was awesome! We did the free kayaking…read moreon Sunday mornings - it was easy and fun! Staff are all volunteers and extremely nice! Personally we were somewhat experienced kayakers but you don't need any experience to participate, they have plenty of "turtles" (staff in the water) to help. Will definitely return to do this again!

Highly recommend renting a rowboat if you are in Central Park! Awesome views of the park and the…read morecity. $25 an hour for Monday-Thursday. $30 an hour for Friday- Sunday. Staff were helpful with getting in and out of the boats. We did have to wait for about 10 minutes on a Friday for a boat to become available.

Even if the wait looks daunting I highly recommend this boating experience. Sure you're signing…read moreyour life away in case you drown. But no seriously, entertainment and sightseeing is expensive. At $30 per hour plus tax peak pricing, I think the price is reasonable considering the experience. The staff does it's best to keep the line moving. It can be hot in the summer so try to shoot for early morning or around sunset. Great for ig photos.

Another happy camper here! This time, the experience is for my daughter, and she had a blast…read morelearning about sailing, wind patterns, knot-tying, and teamwork. Hudson River Community Sailing Camp provided her with not only fun on the water but also a valuable educational experience in navigating and controlling a boat. If any parents are considering whether to bring their kids to this camp during the summer, I highly recommend it. The staff are incredibly kind, patient, and professional, making sure each child feels confident and supported on and off the water. My daughter came home excited each day, proud of her new skills and friendships.

Highly recommend the intro to sailing course. Went out on a sailboat with Andrew and three other…read morebeginners. Andrew explained the basics and then we hit the water to practice. Andrew was great at making sure each attendee actively participated in the sail, including steering. I look forward to my next course with HRCS.

It's such a simple and old-school wholesome activity. I've come by this pond in the park many times…read moreafter a run to have a cold drink at the cafe here and watch people play with the miniature sailboats. It's actually called the Conservatory Water, and during the season you can rent a boat to sail around the pond. I've done this a few times and it's kind of fun and relaxing. They are remote controlled and wind powered so if you come here on a breezy day you've got it made. Not cheap at $12 for 30 minutes but it's kind of therapeutic. The pond is pretty big so you can find your own spot to sail around and gather your thoughts.

Why isn't this called Conservatory Water? I believe that is what the sign says. I'm not going to…read moreargue with whoever put this in Yelp. If you go to the movies you will see this body of water in many American Movies. Children and Adults Sailing their toy boats on the lake. Yes, there's other bodies of water in the park where you can actually canoe etc. This spot is for those that have the fancy small sailing boats. I guess it's a hobby. All I know is that any season I enjoy this lake. It's right near Le Pain Quotidian. There's benches for relaxing. Lots of great sights nearby. I love to come here and highly recommend when you visit Central Park.

This is a space shared by Row New York and TASCA (the American Small Craft Association) I was there…read morefor the beginner sailing lessons offered by TASCA. It has space for equipment, bathrooms and a fridge, everything you need.

The renovated boathouse is host to all manner of floating craft on Flushing Meadows Lake. You'll…read morefind sailboats, rowing sculls, pedal boats, outboard motor dinghys out on the water. And then there are my favorites, the dragon boats. Each type is owned by different groups and share the use of the boathouse and the lake. TASCA offers sailing lessons, ROW New York practices on their sculls and HK Dragon Boat Festival has their weekly practices & annual festival around the lake. The boardwalk, docks and boat launches are in very well-kept renovated condition to service all the boat types. The large parking lot adjoining the boathouse provides ample parking most of the year except during the weekend of the HK Dragon Boat Festival when it fills up in the pre-dawn hours. The lake might seem stagnant but is actually flowing from north to south with plenty of wildlife such as ducks, geese, seagulls and the occasional cormorant. There are certainly fish in the lake due to the many marine birds diving for them in the water and the fish that was hiding from them in the bottom of our dragon boat.

My bf and I did the 90min downtown/Statue of Liberty tour on Mon, July 3rd and it was AMAZING!…read moreGerry/Jerry did an incredibly thorough inspection of each jetski with each driver prior to departure followed by a thorough safety demonstration as well. Also, you will be given life jackets. Being out on the open water and giving Lady Liberty and "hey, girl!" was EXHILARATING. Highly highly highly recommend it! Purchased: Groupon - groupon was doing a $30 off promo and I used ebates for even more savings. Win win. Here's the deal that we purchased - https://www.groupon.com/deals/empire-jetski?utm_source=&utm_campaign=UserReferral_ma Booking: Did it on my cell using the desktop version, but I probs would've been faster just using a laptop. Arrival time: Shoot for arriving 15-20mins before your tour start time so that you can peacefully fill out all the paperwork. Parking: The dock is at a Marina so there is lot available. Super easy to find if you plug in the right address to your GPS Dock: Well maintained - no complaints. There were 10 of us on the dock at one time. Lockers: There are decent sized locker available on the dock. We left car keys and some cash in there while we were riding. Bathrooms - none that we saw, so make sure you go before you get to the Marina. Jetskis - No complaints from us or any of the other 5 drivers in our party. What to bring to the dock: *Required* - Your IDs (tour guide will hang on to them until you return. They will be handed back to you once the return inspection is complete. Takes a quick minute) *Suggested* - water proof camera/phone case & water. Each jetski has a storage compartment. All that salt water hitting you in the face will get to ya lol What to wear: SUN BLOCK! If you wear sunglasses, make sure they are HELLA snug or that you have one of those strings that keeps them on your face. Ride itself - Again, super exhilarating! We had plenty of freedom to go as fast or as slow as we legally could. Personally, we slowed down in some parts to take selfies. Not a safe idea everywhere, but just listen to what your guide says (re: safety) and you'll get some nice, stress free, shots. Have a blast! Thanks again, Gerry!!

Came here and got the worst experience, the chubby guy who takes your money , id and credit card…read morehad a bad attitude and didn't seem like he wanted to work at all . I felt embarrassed for him honestly. The guy with the dread locks took us out and we had a blast . I recommend getting someone else to greet the customers. Someone who actually wants to work

This camp and the people who run it are the best, most professional and most experienced you can…read morefind! Day two of surf camp and besides just teaching the fundamentals to beginning kiddos, they also instill sportsmanship and water safety, explaining and teaching to kids water safety and how to check your conditions before heading out to the water. I could not be more impressed with them. Also, they don't just throw their kids into rough conditions, they really know the ocean and you can tell they only hire the most experienced surfers. I've been watching some of the other surf camps down here and I would be kind of nervous to let my 5 year old attend. You can see the staff at Skudin not only love what they do but they truly care about their campers . Really just so happy our daughter goes to camp here, and will be happily recommending them to any parent looking for a surf camp here in Rockaway.

Use caution. Shady business practices…read more I purchased 2 surf lessons for the Winter Warriors program and the day after caught a really bad cold. I emailed (a day in advance) to let them know I can't make the lesson and did not hear back. I then tried calling several times, left two more emails, but they've seemed to disappear from the face of the earth. I've taken classes with them before and was very excited to try the winter programs, but I'm now considering filing a complaint with the Better Business Bureau or escalating to my credit card company, since Skudin is holding my $150 and completely unresponsive. Terrible customer service, complete disregard for honest business practices and protecting the client.

Pier 42 - Pier 42 pleasantly surprised me as a modern and open public space. It's ideal for walks,…read morerelaxing by the water, or taking a short break with a view of the river. I like the greenery, benches, and spaces for quiet activities. The place feels clean, safe, and less crowded than more popular parks, which I see as a big advantage. The many sports facilities are also a great bonus.

Pier 42 is located on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, New York, NY United States. Right next to…read morePier 36 on 299 South St, NY. I really enjoyed this park. They have a soccer field, tennis court and work out area on the waters. I've never seen anything like this. The day was sunny and handful of people were working out, playing tennis and soccer. They also have a playground for kids and clean restroom for use. Plenty of seating area. The park is very up-kept, clean and I felt safe. You get to enjoy the water views too.