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YOUR CENTRAL PARK SUMMER GUIDE    

It’s summer in the City, and we’re here to keep your Park visits cool and care-free!

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IF YOU LOVE A VIBRANT CENTRAL PARK, SUPPORT OUR WORK!

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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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Central Park Conservancy staff lay green turf under a clear blue sky

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The dedicated staff of the Central Park Conservancy maintains the Park so it remains beautiful, vibrant, and resilient, but the Park needs all of us to get involved in its care. Please help us, if you can, by making a gift today.

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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

The Sheep Meadow is crowded with sunbathers

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

A happy, leashed dog enjoys the shade of a Park tree.

New Dog Owners Guide

Recently welcomed a dog into your life? There are a few rules in place to help everyone enjoy their time and stay safe in Central Park.

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