The Reservoir February 20200208 06394

New York City's Backyard

Central Park is an oasis in the middle of Manhattan. Find out how you can help keep it that way.

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

Everything we do—from maintaining sustainable landscapes and addressing complex restoration projects to engaging with millions of visitors—relies on the powerful collaboration between our staff, volunteers, and supporters.

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Night-time view of The Dairy in the snow

Make a Purchase with a Purpose

Visit our Park gift shops or our online store. Each purchase ensures the long-term care, restoration, and maintenance of Central Park.

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Notes from the Park

The Loch, a stream in Central Park, flows through a snowy landscape with bare trees.

From Our Magazine

The Delights of Deep Winter: A Conversation Between Authors Florence Williams and Bernd Brunner

Photo of a snowman in Central Park taken by: @an_uptown_girl

From Our Magazine

Central Park’s Most Instagrammable Wintertime Spots, Part II

A visitor cross-country skiing through Central Park in the snow

Stay Active this Winter

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A few of our favorite places