Bike rental - Central Park
Why rent a bike in Central Park ?
Central Park is the green lung of Manhattan : broad lawns, historic gardens, tranquil lakes, bridges, romantic. Rent a bicycle, you can browse its 341 hectares of fluid, between photo stops and discoveries unique, while taking advantage of the urban landscape of New York at your own pace.
What you need to know before you rent a bike in Central Park
What are the rental conditions ?
Open to everyone from 16 years of age without a special permit. You can choose between different types of bikes : electric mountain bike, classic, tandems or trailers for children. The service includes a helmet, a lock, a bag to the handlebar and a illustrated map of the city.
What happens during a session bike ?
After the reception at the booth rental, you are guided through the park to your bike. You can opt for a rent-free from 1 to 24 hours, or choose a guided tour to moderate pace (1h30–2h) with a stop at the iconic sites : Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, Belvedere castle, reservoir, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the garden of Shakespeare…
What formulas are available ?
Rent free (1-2-4-24 h) : ideal for exploring Central Park and its surroundings
guided Tour by bike or e‑bike : with a local guide, historical anecdotes, and photos
Options family : bikes, Tag-a‑long or trailers child included
Discover New York city bike
Bicycle, Central Park reveals its secrets : you walk through its shady areas, frôlez the lake, along the East Meadow and discover its picturesque bridges. Beyond the park, the bike becomes a quick way to rally in Times Square, Harlem, or the district of the Upper West Side.
Zoom on the Central Park, the jewel of Manhattan
Designed by Olmsted and Vaux, Central Park is an architectural feat in the middle of the city. Its natural areas, sculptures, bridges and cultural spaces make it a unique place. To bike, you live a moment out of time, while remaining in the heart of a fascinating metropolis.
Questions about bike rental in Central Park,
Do you Need a permit to rent a bike ?
No, no permit is required. The recommended route is provided.
Can you rent bikes for kids ?
Yes, trailers or bikes, Tag-a-long are available for children.
What is the rental period is better ?
1 h for a short walk, 2-4 h to explore the park, 24 h to include the neighborhoods nearby.
The guided tour is accessible to all ?
Yes, the pace is moderate, suitable for all levels with several stops.
That is there in the guide to bike ?
Explanations on Strawberry Fields, the fountain of Bethesda, gardens, monuments and points of view iconic.