Transforming Central Park Drives for All

Discover the plans to redesign and improve the iconic Drives, ensuring a safer, more accessible experience for everyone. Get insights into the guiding vision, community needs, historical significance, and how the 14 design recommendations aim to balance and honor them all.

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Partner with Us in the Park's Care

Everything we do—from maintaining sustainable landscapes and addressing complex restoration projects to collecting (literal) tons of trash and engaging with the communities that use this space—relies on a powerful collaboration between our staff, supporters, volunteers, and visitors.

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Holiday Gifts that Give Back

From classic ornaments to stylish apparel, give a gift that supports the Conservancy’s continued care and enhancement of this iconic Park.

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Heart of the Park Tour

Visit many of the Park’s most recognizable and beloved locations—all in a compact, 60-minute tour.

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