Leadership Giving
Leadership Giving members ensure the Park’s current health and guarantee its future well-being for generations to come.
Our supporters understand that Central Park is crucial to the health of New York City and maintaining its vibrancy is our shared responsibility. These key philanthropic partners help sustain Central Park on a daily basis, providing significant funding through unrestricted gifts of $10,000 or more.
Join our Leadership Giving Circles
Message from Betsy Smith, President & CEO
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Chairman’s Circle and President’s Circle members understand that Central Park is among New York City’s greatest assets and one of the world’s most important democratic and cultural spaces. It takes a remarkable amount of resources to manage the impact of the Park’s 42 million annual visitors. I am so grateful for the generosity of these dedicated groups of supporters — their partnership is vital to the work we do every day.
Leadership Giving Circle Benefits
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A private driving or walking tour of Central Park hosted by Conservancy staff or docents
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Pre-performance cocktail reception and reserved seating for Shakespeare in the Park
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Pre-performance cocktail reception and preferred seating for the New York Philharmonic concert on the Great Lawn
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Behind-the-scenes tours, lectures, and receptions with Park professionals
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Annual Conservatory Garden cocktail party and walking tour
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Annual New York City Marathon Breakfast
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Annual Skating Party
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Central Park Conservancy tote bag, baseball cap, and Park map*
*First-time members only. Membership is 100% tax-deductible.
PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE EVENTS
Central Park Conservancy Film Festival with Preferred Seating
October 6, 2026 – October 9, 2026 (4 days)
Women’s Committee Fall Luncheon
October 14, 2026 (Rain Date: October 15)
Ticketed benefit event
Autumn Amble Members’ Tour & Reception
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Bi-Annual Family Portrait Day
Saturday, October 24, 2026 (Rain Date: October 25)
Reservations are first-come-first-served.
Marathon Breakfast
Sunday, November 1, 2026
2026 Annual Gala: Studio 72
November 18, 2026
Ticketed benefit event
Central Park Conservancy Holiday Lighting
Thursday, December 3, 2026
State of the Park Presentation with Betsy Smith, Conservancy President & CEO
January 2027 on Zoom
Annual Skating Party at the Davis Center
Monday, February 1, 2027
CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE EVENTS
Includes invitations to all President’s Circle events, plus:
Chairman’s Circle Holiday Celebration, Hosted by Board Chair Tom Kempner & Kitty Patterson Kempner
In partnership with the World Monuments Fund
Tuesday, December 15, 2026
VIRTUAL EVENTS
We hope you will join us for some of our virtual events! Invitations will be sent via email.
Secrets of Central Park
Wednesdays at 12:30pm
Weekly on Zoom
Registration required
To learn more about our Leadership Giving Circles, please contact Nora Weingardt at 212.310.6657 or [email protected].