Adopt-A-Bench
Adopt-A-Bench was established in 1986 as a permanent fund to maintain and endow the care of Central Park's more than 9,000 benches and their surrounding landscapes. To date, more than 6,800 benches have been adopted. In recognition of contributions to the fund, the Conservancy installs a personalized plaque on a park bench of the donor's choosing. Benches may be endowed for $10,000.
A bench is a wonderful way to memorialize or honor a loved one. Adopt-A-Bench for a birthday, anniversary, new baby, graduation – it is the perfect gift for any occasion! While the plaques take about 8 weeks for production and installation, a personalized certificate can be provided immediately upon adoption to notify the recipient that a bench has been adopted in their honor. You can write the plaque inscription yourself or let the recipient write their own.
Adopt-A-Bench
To adopt a bench, please email benches@centralparknyc.org for a current map of available benches. Then download, complete, and return the form below.
Download Form
Adopt-A-Bench Co-Chairs
- Paige Rustum
- Kristen Swenson
A program of the Women's Committee