Central Park Conservancy

Thank you to our amazing community for another incredible Summer on the Harlem Meer! From nature walks to lawn games with family to dancing the day away with friends, these last six weeks have been a dream. Sign up for our Harlem Meer newsletter for updates on upcoming activities, events, and opportunities in the neighborhood: https://bit.ly/47386iG

We are so proud of #CentralParkConservancy President and CEO, Betsy Smith, who has been recognized in the 2024 City & State Manhattan Power 100! 🎉 From overseeing the transformative Harlem Meer Center project to spearheading our climate resilience studies, Betsy’s leadership has positively influenced both our efforts in caring for the Park and the lives of everyone who enjoys it. Join us in congratulating Betsy! 💚 https://bit.ly/4dwSG8t

There’s nothing like a summer evening in Central Park! 🤩 Thank you to all who joined us at last week’s Central Park Conservancy Film Festival. We had an incredible time hosting the amazing National Geographic Documentary films alongside our media sponsor ABC7 New York. We’ll see you next year!

We 💚 Central Park! This #NationalNonprofitDay, we celebrate the Central Park Conservancy, the organization entrusted by New York City to maintain, care for, and enhance the Park. From lush lawns and towering trees to awe-inspiring artworks, we’re proud to care for every aspect of NYC’s backyard. Share your #CentralParkLove below!

Making sure Strawberry Fields (lasts) Forever 🎵🍓☮️ The #CentralParkConservancy’s Monuments Preservation team and Conservation interns recently completed a cleaning and restoration of the Imagine mosaic. This iconic artwork is the focal point of Strawberry Fields, a living memorial to late musician and peace activist John Lennon. Learn more about how the Conservancy is cultivating the next generation of preservationists in our magazine: https://bit.ly/3X29O05

Even the world's most famous park has its secrets. 🤫 Fortunately, the #CentralParkConservancy staff knows every inch of its 843 acres. From goat beauty contests (you read that correctly!) to the story behind the Mall’s American elms, we're uncovering the obscure facts and forgotten stories that even a seasoned New Yorker might not know about Central Park: https://bit.ly/3SFL2jU

Corbin Hill Food Project + Central Park = a very fruitful collaboration! 😉 Every Saturday through November, we’re bringing fresh, delicious produce from BIPOC-owned farms in the Hudson Valley to the intersection of Harlem and Central Park. Stop by to say hi to this incredible team, pick out some seasonal produce, and maybe even meet the folks who grew it! 📍 Central Park’s perimeter, 110th Street and Malcolm X Blvd ⏰ Saturdays, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

This is your sign to become a Central Park volunteer! ✨ Find out how Doug got his start volunteering with the Saturday Green Team, the #CentralParkConservancy’s largest volunteer group dedicated to keeping the Park’s landscapes growing and glowing year-round. Feeling inspired? Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/4dbT9No

The rumors are true... 😉 Central Park is officially the most Instagrammed landmark in the country, according to Thrillist! 🎉 The #CentralParkConservancy is proud to care for this iconic space, and we’ll be keeping it picture-perfect for years to come. https://bit.ly/3A1nVty

Contrary to popular belief, trash doesn’t take itself out! After July Fourth celebrations left Central Park in need of some TLC last week, our #CentralParkConservancy volunteers stepped up to the challenge! In just over three hours, they cleaned up nearly 600 pounds of trash. Help our team keep Central Park beautiful by cleaning up after yourself. Remember, organic items don’t just disappear or simply break down. Scraps of discarded food will rot—attracting pests—and endanger Central Park’s ecological health, wildlife, and even visitors’ pets. Thank you to the amazing volunteers who care so deeply about the Park and dedicate their time to restoring its beauty. We couldn’t do it without you! 💚