Central Park Conservancy

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! 💚

From 1864 to 2024! Have you ever wondered how the #CentralParkConservancy preserves Bethesda Terrace’s architectural details? Our team recently completed a state-of-the-art photography and scanning project of the entire terrace. This digital technology will help with future construction, restoration, and replication processes, ensuring this gem of Central Park is faithfully restored for generations to come.

“I hope when people come in, they feel joy.” Check out NBC New York’s deep dive into Central Park’s “secret garden” and get a behind-the-scenes look at how the #CentralParkConservancy cares for it! Diane, our Curator of Gardens, along with her dedicated staff and volunteers reveal what goes into keeping the Conservatory Garden beautiful and blooming. https://bit.ly/3LanwaL

Dive into the vibrant world of Omi Gray, a Harlem-based artist and educator. With the exciting new center opening at the Harlem Meer, Omi is buzzing with enthusiasm for Central Park's stunning landscapes right in her lifelong neighborhood. Get a peek into her one-of-a-kind creative process and see how Harlem's energy and spirit infuse her work. #MyHarlemMeer

Meet John, #CentralParkConservancy volunteer and lifelong Park lover! 💚 Discover how he helps Park visitors from all over the world as a greeter, then stop by Chess & Checkers House to get the inside scoop on what to do when you visit Central Park. 📍 Mid-Park at 64th street

Congratulations to the #CentralParkConservancy’s Nick Koster, named a Crain's New York Business 2024 LGBTQ+ Leader! 🎉 As Vice President of Design, Nick ensures that the Conservancy’s restoration projects are consistently well executed and sustainable. We’re so proud to have him as a member of the team and proud of all our LGBTQ+ staff making a difference in New York City’s backyard. https://bit.ly/3xxrwii #PrideMonth

Natural spaces 🤝 New York City’s LGBTQ+ community This June, we celebrated #Pride month by taking a bird walk around the Park with NYC Queer Birders! Discover how this group finds connection and community in Central Park and beyond. 🌈 🐦

Last Saturday, our Central Park community was out in full force celebrating Juneteenth in Seneca Village! Thank you to all the performers, partners, and community members who made this a memorable day. Check out these highlights, then sign up to learn more about free events and programming this summer in the Park. 💚 https://bit.ly/4bMfcte

“It has never been an ordinary job—because, of course, the Park is extraordinary.” The #CentralParkConservancy is bidding a fond farewell to photographer and historian emerita Sara Cedar Miller, who retires this month after 40 dedicated years. Read about her storied career in Central Park, where she has documented this iconic greenspace and its care over the last four decades, via the West Side Rag: https://bit.ly/3XcZHpS

Happy Arborist Appreciation Day to our diligent team of #CentralParkConservancy tree experts! 🌳 Since the genesis of our organization, our arborists have been caring for thousands of Central Park’s vulnerable elm trees, along with the Park’s other 170 species of trees. Learn about their fight to save these iconic elms from Dutch elm disease and how you can help them: https://bit.ly/3WgtE84