President’s Circle

President’s Circle members help ensure the Park’s current health, as well as guarantee its future well-being for generations to come.

President’s Circle members are key partners in helping sustain Central Park on a daily basis, providing significant funding through unrestricted gifts of $10,000 or more. With your generous gift to the Central Park Conservancy, you are investing in the future of Central Park and the City.

President's Circle Member Benefits

  • Private driving or walking tour of Central Park, hosted by Conservancy staff or docents

  • Invitation to Shakespeare in the Park with pre-performance cocktail reception

  • Preferred seating and invitation to a pre-performance cocktail reception at the New York Philharmonic’s Concert in the Park on the Great Lawn

  • Behind-the-scenes tours, lectures, and receptions with Park professionals

  • Annual Conservatory Garden Cocktail Party and Walking Tour

  • Annual New York City Marathon Breakfast

  • Annual Skating Party at Wollman Rink

PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE MEMBER EVENTS

Upcoming Events

Central Park Conservancy Film Festival with Preferred Seating
October 6, 2026 – October 9, 2026 (4 days)

Autumn Walking Tour & Reception
Thursday, October 22, 2026

Bi-Annual Family Portrait Day
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Reservations are first come, first served

Marathon Breakfast
Sunday, November 1, 2026

2026 Annual Gala: Studio 72
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Ticketed benefit event

Central Park Holiday Lighting
Thursday, December 3, 2026

State of the Park Presentation with Betsy Smith, Conservancy President & CEO
January 2027 on Zoom

Annual Skating Party
Monday, February 1, 2027

Virtual Events

Secrets of Central Park
Wednesdays at 12:30pm
Weekly on Zoom
Registration required

To learn more about the President's Circle, please contact Maggie Murphy at 212.310.6672 or [email protected].