The Park Needs Us
Central Park is a beautiful respite from the pace and pressures of city life, a shared backyard for New Yorkers, an oasis of green in the middle of Manhattan. But it takes expert, intentional work by the Central Park Conservancy to keep it this way.
Everything that 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. We cannot do this work without the thousands of Park-lovers who get involved.
The community propels our work and allows us to keep Central Park healthy and an accessible, welcoming space for all. The Park needs us—all of us—in order to serve the City’s diverse neighborhoods and bring the serenity of nature to a bustling metropolis.
How Can You Get Involved?
The Conservancy cares for the Park, but our work wouldn’t be possible without you.
See the Impact of our Work...Thanks to Your Support
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Meet the Conservancy Team
Aaron, Park Maintenance
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Meet the Conservancy Team
Michelle, Climate Change Research
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Meet the Conservancy Team
Rith, Preservation
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Meet the Conservancy Team
Eric, Film & Special Events
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Then & Now
Obelisk
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Then & Now
Sheep Meadow
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Then & Now
Harlem Meer
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The Park Has Something to Say
Great Lawn
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The Park Has Something to Say
Bench
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The Park Has Something to Say
North Woods

The number-one way you can keep the Park clean and green
Conservancy staff collects trash 365 days a year, but we need your help. Please carry out what you carry into the Park, including any garbage or recyclables.
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About the Conservancy
The Park Needs Us - All of Us
Whether you volunteer, donate, advocate, or work with us, or if you simply care for the Park and all it represents, you are part of the Central Park Conservancy. We rescued Central Park years ago and together we continue in its care and stewardship.
Tags: Conservancy Staff / Park Experts / First-Time Visitors
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Tips for Visiting
A Guide to Getting Involved in Central Park’s Care
As much as we all need the Park—for recreation, rest, and renewal—the Park needs us, too! Here are some easy ways to get involved in keeping the City’s 843-acre oasis clean and green.
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About the Conservancy
New Yorkers on Central Park
New York is a city of many voices—and we’ve been listening closely to what New Yorkers have to say about Central Park, fondly known as their 843-acre backyard.
Tags: Conservancy Staff / About the Conservancy