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Our mission is to preserve & celebrate Central Park as a sanctuary from urban life, enhancing the well-being of all.

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Funded primarily by individual donations, the nonprofit Central Park Conservancy cares for the entire Park, tending to the largest and smallest details of its maintenance and restoration.

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201-500 employees

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New York, NY

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Nonprofit

Founded

1980

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Horticulture, Ecology, and Public Programs

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How does the #CentralParkConservancy keep Alice and friends looking so wonderful? This month, our Monuments Preservation team was joined by interns with The Woodlawn Cemetery & Conservancy’s Bridge to Crafts Careers program to help clean and conserve the ever-popular Alice in Wonderland monument. Learn how we preserve these artworks according to the artists’ intent, and how this program is introducing a new generation to this important work!
Decades of planning and investments from the #CentralParkConservancy is coming to fruition in what The New York Times is calling the golden age of parks. https://nyti.ms/4fGQ3l9The innovative design of the new Davis Center at the Harlem Meer brings architecture and landscape together to create a new recreational experience integrated into Central Park’s historic landscape. Slated to open in early 2025, the Davis Center will transform the northern end of Central Park, emphasizing the landscape experience for visitors while delivering a new state-of-the-art ice rink, swimming pool and turf for the surrounding community to enjoy.
Central Park Conservancy President & CEO Betsy Smith recently joined Director of Gardens Diane Schaub, along with the 'luckiest bees in New York', to tour the Conservatory Garden's French-style North Garden, where the Korean chrysanthemums are currently in full bloom. The Conservatory Garden has been under restoration for 2 and a half years and it's been a big undertaking by the Central Park Conservancy. If you're in New York, you can visit these gorgeous blooms right now. And stay tuned for the opening of the Italianate Center Garden next year!
This morning, Central Park Conservancy CEO Betsy Smith, alongside New York Road Runners, government agencies, and other partners, painted the ceremonial blue line ahead of this weekend's NYC Marathon. Thanks to the Conservancy's 400+ staff, we will welcome 50k runners—who will be greeted by the most spectacular foliage—into the Park on Sunday.
Is it any surprise that Central Park was named the number one tourist attraction in the country? The U.S. was named the top country for tourism in 2024 and for many visitors, the Park is a must-visit destination. And as its stewards, the Central Park Conservancy is committed to serving the public’s best interests and providing the oversight and expertise necessary to ensure that this world-class greenspace is accessible to all, local and beyond. https://bit.ly/3C0OY9D
We’re excited to announce the upcoming opening of the Davis Center at the Harlem Meer—a $160 million investment in equity that will transform the northern end of Central Park. This project reflects the Central Park Conservancy’s more than 40-year commitment to ensuring that all New Yorkers have access to nature, recreation, and wellness. The Davis Center will feature a state-of-the-art ice rink, a larger-than-Olympic-size swimming pool, and new public spaces to serve the surrounding Harlem communities and beyond. This restoration, the largest in the Conservancy’s recent history, highlights the vital role of public spaces in fostering community and well-being.
$160 Million Later, New Pool and Rink Will Replace Central Park Eyesore https://www.nytimes.com
How it’s going ➡️ How it started The Charles A. Dana Discovery Center opened its doors to the public on this day in 1993! Nestled on the shores of the Harlem Meer, this visitor center and plaza host beloved community events including the Harlem Meer Performance Festival, Pumpkin Flotilla, and Holiday Tree Lighting. ✨ The Dana Center first opened as part of a major restoration of the Harlem Meer and surrounding landscapes in the 1990s. Today, there are even more exciting things on the horizon as the Conservancy continues to partner with our friends and neighbors in Harlem. Read more about the 40+ year history of conserving and caring for this treasured part of Central Park: https://bit.ly/4eRUd9G
How do we care for Central Park's “secret” garden? 🤫 🌿 🌺 Meet Alfredo, a #CentralParkConservancy landscape volunteer who has spent a decade caring for Central Park’s Conservatory Garden... and learning its secrets! 📍 The English Garden is located on the east side of Central Park at 104th Street.
Did you know that Central Park’s varied landscapes help mitigate climate change and reduce the impact of events like extreme storms or poor air quality? While the Park provides these vital ecosystem services, climate change still threatens its ecosystems and the health of Conservancy employees who work here year-round. Learn what we’re doing to maintain Central Park and foster its sustainability for future generations. Are you in town this week for #ClimateWeekNYC? Don’t forget to stop by the Park for a peaceful break in your day!
Environmental Sustainability in Central Park, New York City centralparknyc.org

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Central Park Conservancy | LinkedIn (original) (raw)

Non-profit Organizations

New York, NY 13,782 followers

Our mission is to preserve & celebrate Central Park as a sanctuary from urban life, enhancing the well-being of all.

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