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
Spring in the Sanctuary Tour & Reception
April 8, 2025
Davis Center Opening Day Community Event
April 26, 2025
Biannual Family Portrait Day
May 17, 2025
Reservations are first come, first served.
Playground Partners Annual Family Party
May 21, 2025
Ticketed benefit event; invitation sent to Playground Partners members.
Reach out for more information if interested.
New York Philharmonic
with Pre-Performance Reception
June 4, 2025
Taste of Summer
June 11, 2025
Ticketed benefit event
Conservatory Garden Party
June 24, 2025
Central Park Conservancy Film Festival
August 2025 (TBA)
Shakespeare in the Park
Tickets & Pre-Performance Reception
TBD
CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE EVENTS
Includes invitations to all President’s Circle events, plus:
Central Park Documentary Sneak Peek & Reception
May 14, 2025
Chairman’s Circle Starlight Dinner in the Park
May 15, 2025
VIRTUAL EVENTS
We hope you will join us for some of our virtual events! Invitations will be sent via email.
Secrets of Central Park:
Virtual Tours led by Conservancy Guides
Weekly on Zoom
To learn more about our Leadership Giving Circles, please contact Mary Van de Graaf at 212.310.6608 or [email protected].