articles Archives for May 2012

May 30, 2012 | Comments: 0

Moira Ann Smith Playground one of NYC’s Best Playgrounds

Time Out Kids’ Lee Magill searched high and low for the city’s best playgrounds and the Conservancy is excited to announce we made the list! 25 Best Playgrounds in New York City Published: April 25, 2012 Moira Ann Smith Playground Four teal turrets announce the newly dedicated Moira Ann Smith playground, named for the only… Read more

May 30, 2012 | Comments: 0

The Yard Man, Martin Friedman

Sarah Douglas of the The New York Observer reveals Madison Square Park’s secret weapon, The Yard Man. Published: May 15, 2012 The Yard Man: Meet Madison Square Park’s Secret Weapon – How the father of the modern sculpture park helped transform the Flatiron greensward into a museum On May 31, the Madison Square Park Conservancy will… Read more

May 30, 2012 | Comments: 0

On the Street with Bill Cunningham – Playtime

The illustrious Bill Cunningham of The New York Times dedicates a half-page article and video to the Conservancy’s 2012 Spring Kids Fest. On the Street – Playtime Madison Square Park held its children’s fair on May 19 with music, games, popcorn and cotton candy. The children, in their summery hats, resembled butterflies.