Rent a boat at the Loeb Boathouse and row your way to the heart of the Central Park Lake, the second-largest body of water in Central Park that spans over 22-acres. the Loeb Boathouse has a fleet of 100 boats, each of which seats four people. Renting a is ideal as a date activitey, awedding proposal,, and also great for a picnic with friends. You'll be able to get a closer view of water fowl that are hard to see from the shore, including the park's famous egrets, herons, and loons.