Playground Partners Membership Benefits

This group raises funds dedicated to maintaining the quality and cleanliness of Central Park's 21 playgrounds.

Playground Partners Membership Levels


PLAYGROUND CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE: $25,000

  • Private tour with Conservancy President & CEO Elizabeth W. Smith (upon request)
  • Invitations to exclusive Chairman’s Circle events, including the Chairman’s Holiday Party
  • Prominent listing in Central Park Conservancy printed materials
  • Complimentary tickets for official Central Park tours and programming
  • Catered picnic in the Park for up to four guests (upon request)
  • Prominent Listing of your name on the bulletin board located in a playground of your choosing (optional)
  • All additional benefits below


PLAYGROUND SPONSOR: $10,000

  • Private VIP Docent tour of Central Park for you and three guests (upon request)
  • Exclusive invitation for you and a guest to a Central Park Conservancy summer members event
  • Invitation to Annual Family Portrait Day in the Park
  • All additional benefits below


PLAYGROUND STEWARD: $5,000

  • Invitation to join the Benefit Committee for the Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon with advanced access to tickets*
  • Invitation to a biannual Women’s Committee travel experience (Spring 2026)*
  • Listing in the Central Park Conservancy’s Annual Report
  • Invitation to a cocktail reception at the NY Philharmonic Concert in the Park performance for you and a guest
  • All additional benefits below


PLAYGROUND CARETAKER: $2,500

  • Premium seating at the NY Philharmonic Concert in the Park for you and a guest
  • Invitation to the biannual Women’s Committee day trip (Spring 2025)*
  • Invitation to the Annual Playground Partners Cocktail Party
  • All additional benefits below


PLAYGROUND PATRON: $1,000

  • Invitation to the Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon*
  • One year complimentary Women’s Committee membership
  • Invitation to the annual Marathon Breakfast and Conservatory Garden Cocktail Party, and Women’s Committee annual meeting
  • Reserved seating at Great Jazz on the Great Hill and one night at the Central Park Conservancy Film Festival for you and three guests (upon request)
  • Invitation to Champions volunteer activities and events (geared toward families with children between 11-18)**
  • Custom Playground Partners souvenir
  • 20% discount at all gift shops in the Park, our online store, and when booking tours
  • All additional benefits below


PLAYGROUND ENTHUSIAST: $500

  • Invitations to join the Benefit Committees of the Playground Partners Winter Luncheon* and Annual Family Party*
  • Invitation to the annual state of the Park virtual address with Conservancy leadership
  • All additional benefits below