How do you surprise a 32-time marathon runner? Give him a cause to run for.

The Obelisk, known since its 1881 installation as "Cleopatra’s Needle", is one of 40 sites selected from a pool of over 500 for Partners in Preservation 2012 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

As Conservancy staff begin turning on the Park's 125 drinking fountains and seven ornamental fountains for the summer season, there is no better time to dive into the history of fountains in Central Park.

This spring, you can discover the beauty of Central Park like you never have before with the Conservancy Bloom Guide. Our inaugural Bloom Guide features vivid photos and detailed descriptions of 40 blooms, with the location of each one pinpointed on an easy-to-use Google map.

This spring, the Central Park Conservancy will break ground on a project that will breathe new life into a section of the East Drive while also solving a design challenge that has vexed landscape architects since Central Park's earliest years.

You may know that the Conservancy is responsible for maintaining the trees and lawns on the 843 acres of Central Park, but did you know that we also carefully monitor the soil and water quality to ensure healthy ecosystems? Get an insider's look into our Soil, Water and Ecology Laboratory with Tina Nelson, the lab's coordinator.

This year the Central Park Conservancy celebrated its first mow of a major Central Park lawn with the help of a guest – Aziz Ansari, comedian and actor on NBC's "Parks & Recreation."

Central Park is often called the "heart and lungs" of Manhattan — and for good reason. Home to nearly 21,500 trees, the Park is a green oasis in one of the world's largest cities. Caring for the thousands of trees is one of the Conservancy's most important responsibilities.

It’s hard to imagine that only 30 years ago, Central Park was suffering from years of neglect. See the Park's renaissance in pictures.

Colorful signs of the coming season are popping up all over Central Park. View our slideshow.

Now is the best time of year to see one of Olmsted and Vaux's original design intentions for Central Park. Conservancy Historian Sara Cedar Miller explains the beauty of the Park's winter views.

This Valentine's Day, we take you lovespotting in Central Park — the heart of New York City.

The Conservancy’s historian explains how the opening of the Lake in 1858 sparked a skating mania in New York City. Learn more, and view a slideshow of images from our annual Skating Party for members at Wollman Rink.

You've got questions about Central Park? We've got answers. In this month's installment, Conservancy staff field questions on winter wildlife, vendor permits and the story behind the names carved into the Park’s stone gate entrances.

The recent stretch of unseasonably warm weather has plants blooming early. View our slideshow to see what's peeking up in the Park.

Even in the cold of winter, there's plenty of green to be found in Central Park’s landscapes. Conservancy Historian Sara Cedar Miller explains the important role that evergreens played in the Park's original plan and the creation of its Winter Drive.

We answer the question famously asked by Holden Caulfield in the J.D. Salinger classic, "The Catcher in the Rye."

Conservancy President Doug Blonsky tells us what he thinks 2012 has in store for Central Park.

About 70 citizen bird watchers canvassed Central Park for the 112th annual Christmas Bird Count. Find out how many birds and species they spotted this year.

You’ve got questions about Central Park? We’ve got answers. In this installment: circling ducks, absentee acorns and hidden cannonballs.