A Conservancy staff member pulls aquatic plantings off a truck for placement in Bethesda Fountain

The Park Needs Us

It takes a community to keep the Park vibrant. Hear from the Park and find out how you can get involved.

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The Central Park Conservancy is responsible for the care of the entire Park.

From major restorations to ongoing maintenance, we do it all—with your help. By supporting the nonprofit Conservancy, you are supporting Central Park and providing New Yorkers with a clean and beautiful 843-acre backyard.

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Conservancy staff member Danilo Maturan, framed by the open lid of one of the Park's iconic trash bins.

Show Your Support

The dedicated staff of the Central Park Conservancy are taking care of the Park so that it remains beautiful and vibrant for you. Please help us, if you can, by making a gift today.

Give Now
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Notes from the Park

The spires of Midtown are seen in the distance, framed by the cooling foliage of Central Park

From Our Magazine

A Need for Trees: How Central Park Cools the (Urban Heat) Island of Manhattan

June 21, 2021

The Sheep Meadow is crowded with sunbathers

From Our Magazine

Keeping NYC's Backyard Clean & Green: A Park Lover's Guide to Visiting Central Park

June 3, 2021

A pair of visitors stand on the shaded banks of the Ravine in a lush forest landscape.

A Guide to Summering Safely in Central Park

Central Park provides New Yorkers a welcome escape from the intensity of NYC summers, but Park-goers should still take necessary precautions to stay cool, healthy, and hydrated during their visits.
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