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Did you know that over one-third of NYC’s residential waste is compostable? One of the most important things we can do to protect the environment and benefit our city is compost our food scraps. We’ve…

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It’s safe to say that New Yorkers love food, but as a city, we waste a lot of it! In fact, food makes up nearly 18% of all waste collected in the city. As a…

The generous support of our community provides the foundation for our park's maintenance, operations, exhibitions, and free public programs.

The health of Madison Square Park is inextricably bound with the health of the local environment. Nurturing the park’s trees, plants, and wildlife is vital to supporting the city’s ecosystems. But even small shifts in…

Madison Square Park Conservancy is the nonprofit entrusted by the City of New York to operate Madison Square Park, a 6.2-acre public space in the heart of Manhattan. Our dedicated team takes great pride in…

Madison Square Park Conservancy wants to ensure that the community is aware of everything happening at the park and everything the park has to offer. Join us for our Community Update to learn more about…

April may have been Earth month, but sustainability efforts at Madison Square Park are part of our everyday operation. You may have noticed new waste stations in the park this past year. Our Big Belly…

Hello, I’m Linda Armyn, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Bethpage Federal Credit Union. For the last 75 years, Bethpage has met the needs of our members, employees, and the communities we serve by…

Madison Square Park Conservancy is the nonprofit entrusted by the City of New York to operate Madison Square Park, a 6.2-acre public space in the heart of Manhattan. Our mission is to conserve, maintain, and…

Madison Square Park Conservancy and the Flatiron 23rd Street Partnership met to address public health and safety concerns in the neighborhood. Joined by City Council Member Carlina Rivera, the NYPD, and a number of the…

Give back to the park you love with just a couple minutes of your time! The 2024 MSPC Community Survey is now live. This powerful tool helps our team better understand our park-going community so…

Below, please find contact and relevant information for how to report quality of life issues within our neighborhood.  Non- Emergency Quality of life issues  Calling 311 is the best way to report non-emergency quality of…

Composting can be a very rewarding way of making a positive impact on the environment, because the results are easy to track. Every pound of food scraps collected by GrowNYC in the park each Wednesday…

To realize Monument, Krzysztof Wodiczko collaborates with twelve resettled refugees to the United States. Their filmed likenesses and spoken narratives are superimposed as a twenty-five minute video projection onto the 1881 monument to Admiral David…

You may have noticed during past autumns a temporary, wooden structure with a branched roof on the north end of Madison Square Park.  This structure is called a sukkah, a principle element of the Jewish…

Hello, my name is Nick Combemale and I am the Head of School at The Montessori at Flatiron and The Montessori in SoHo. The Montessori at Flatiron has been a part of this community for…

Hello, I’m John Ballay, CEO and Co-Founder of Knot Standard. Through innovative technology, enhanced personalization, an unparalleled level of customer service, and the hard work of our team, Knot Standard works tirelessly to reinvent the…

Madison Square Park Conservancy is proud to honor Daniel R. Garodnick, Chair of the City Planning Commission and Director of the New York City Department of City Planning, at our 2023 spring gala. Dan has…

One of the questions we often hear at Madison Square Park Conservancy is “what happens to the commissioned works of art following their stay in the park?” The answer lies in an informal network of…

Hello, my name is Daniel Humm, and I am the chef and owner of Eleven Madison Park. Madison Square Park means so much to me: not only does our dining room overlook the beautiful trees…

This newly commissioned public art exhibition by Rose B. Simpson is on view simultaneously in Madison Square Park and Inwood Hill Park. Seed is part of the milestone twentieth anniversary of Madison Square Park Conservancy’s…

Introducing Lucky, whose Mad. Friend owner, Maddy Stoller, gave us the lowdown on this playful Mad. Sq. Dog! Introduce us to Lucky On February 21, 2011 I got Lucky—literally. He was 12 weeks old and…

Hello, my name is Daniel Humm, and I am the chef and owner of Eleven Madison Park. Madison Square Park means so much to me: not only does our dining room overlook the beautiful trees…

Congratulations to Maya Lin on being named one of Time‘s 100 Most Influential People of 2022. Lin’s Ghost Forest exhibition was on view in Madison Square Park in 2021, and featured 49 Atlantic white cedar…

Anchoring a diverse and vibrant live-work community, Madison Square Park is both an intimate neighborhood park and an international destination for 60,000 daily visitors. A public space since 1686, the park has been a gathering…

Procession of Angels for Radical Love and Unity is a collaborative initiative that brings together a multigenerational procession of people throughout New York City to envision how communities can gather as a collective force with…

As we close out this year, please join Madison Square Park Conservancy in reflecting on the great range of special moments that happened in the park.  As we know, public space is essential to our…

Four lawns in New York’s Madison Square Park are now sites of a sprawling and insightful public installation by artist Hugh Hayden. On view through April 24, “Brier Patch” is comprised of 100 small wraparound desks arranged in…

The work “Brier Patch” by artist Hugh Hayden is an installation on view through April. If you pass by Madison Square Park you’ll notice about 100 wooden elementary school-style desks sprouting tree branches—a somewhat eerie…

There are many other ways to make a lasting contribution to our park, from lending a hand as a volunteer, to dedicating a park bench to someone you love.

As we celebrate Black History Month, we want to highlight just a few of the community’s many unsung horticultural icons. Their legacies and contributions demonstrate the immeasurable impact the Black community has always had on…

Hi, I’m Emily….the Senior Sustainability Manager at Madison Square Park Conservancy. I help develop programming and online resources that encourage community members to do things like reduce plastic waste, compost or dine at environmentally responsible…

Introducing Bella, whose Mad. Friend owner gave us the lowdown on this beautiful Mad. Sq. Dog. Introduce us to Bella. Bella is a purebred English Mastiff from a line of champions. In July 2016 we drove to Beowulf…

Roxy Paine’s stainless steel sculptures — Conjoined (2007), Defunct (2004) and Erratic (2007) — demonstrate the artist’s long term investigation of the tension between nature and industrialization. Paine’s work combines the organic with the manufactured and simultaneously critiques our manufactured surroundings and the…

Conversations with Artists is a podcast series across 2024, the twentieth anniversary year of our public art program. Beginning on January 24, listen on the third Wednesday of each month to twelve artists who reflect…

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Wednesday, December 6 | 4:30 – 6 PM | Northern Reflecting Pool Did you know the first public Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the country’s history took place in Madison Square Park? Celebrate the 111th…

Madison Square Park Conservancy is celebrating Pride Month with a colorful display of painted alliums. The LGBTQ community has made countless contributions to the field of horticulture, and this month we would like to recognize…

Last month, I discussed why I wanted to bring awareness to how a simple action like replacing native plants with ornamentals can have a big impact on our ecosystem. Through my role at the Conservancy,…

Meet Steph Lucas, Curator of the Plants of the Pine Barrens Learn why this Horticulture exhibition means so much to her. Hello I’m Gardener Steph and the curator of the most recent horticulture exhibition, Plants…

OUR NATIONALLY ACCREDITED HAMAMELIS COLLECTION WAS JUST FEATURED IN PUBLIC GARDEN MAGAZINE. New York City may be the urban jungle, but no one ever expects it to be a place of botanical wonder. Nestled in…

This past winter, swathes of the park’s signature Prunus laurocerasus hedges, also known as cherry laurel, sustained significant damage. The combination of summer drought, a warm winter, and extreme fluctuations in temperature stressed plants to…

Artist Maya Lin created Ghost Forest Soundscape, a 13-minute complement to the exhibition’s call to action focused on climate change. The audio program highlights sounds and calls of various native species once common to Manhattan…

The New York EDITION is happy to announce that they have reopened their doors. Known for their residential-style accommodations, tasteful event spaces, distinctive bars and Michelin-starred restaurant, The Clocktower, the hotel is also a sustainability…

Many people flock to Madison Square Park to experience the lush greenspace and take a respite from city life. But the park isn’t just a backyard and playspace for our community—it’s a vital space for…

The first American Arbor day was held on April 10, 1872, when Julius Sterling Morton organized the planting of one million trees throughout the state of Nebraska. His son Joy Morton would later found the…

Maya Lin’s Ghost Forest, a towering stand of forty-nine haunting Atlantic white cedar trees, is a newly-commissioned public art work. Lin brings her vision as an artist and her agency as an environmental activist to…

“When I saw the ad for this job, I applied right away. And then I came out to interview and met [the team] and we walked around the park, it was great. I was just…

Brier Patch was recently featured in a news segment on NY1, where artist Hugh Hayden and Brooke Kamin Rapaport, Deputy Director and Martin Friedman Chief Curator, discussed the exhibition in detail. Watch the full segment…

Looking back at 2022, the park was continually filled with horticultural fun! Our Spring Forward, into Summer exhibition, brought the beauty of cutting gardens to New York City. Dahlias, zinnias, cosmos, and lavender were a…

Measuring Tree Health At Madison Square Park Conservancy, we make every effort to save our trees, if possible, and to increase tree diversity in new plantings within the park to ensure a healthy canopy for…

Our ornamental cherry and apple trees are presently in peak bloom, here at Madison Square Park. Flowers usually only last a week so you better catch them before they’re gone. For thirteen hundred years Japan…

Click here to download and read the Exhibition Catalogue. Ana María Hernando creates sculpture in an abundance of tulle—the sumptuous fabric netting—inspired by natural forms and transformed through the sewing process. Across the lawns in…

Throughout the year, Madison Square Park will be highlighting some of our amazing Associate Board Members. Their contributions and work as park ambassadors help to ensure that the park remains clean, green, beautiful, and appreciated…

POSTPONED DUE TO WINTER CONDITIONS | Maman 22 W 25th St Please stay tuned for updates on when this event will be held and thank you for understanding! Ready to start planning for the future?…

Earlier this year, we put the word out that the Conservancy was seeking Horticulture Volunteers to work alongside our team of horticultural experts. The number of interested community members who responded was staggering. The park…

July 17 | 6 PM – 7:15 PM | Oval Lawn This July, in conjunction with Rose B. Simpson’s exhibition Seed, Carnegie Hall plans a stunning range of free outdoor concerts on the Oval Lawn…

To begin our Meet the Mad. (Madison Square Park) Dogs series, we were able to spend some time with Maddy and his owner, Carol Holt, who live near the park. They share a remarkable story,…

Tuesday | February 20 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Maman 22 W 25th St Ready to start planning for the future? This year’s Growing Series makes it easy for you to start planning…

Tuesday | February 6 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Maman 22 W 25th St Ready to start planning for the future? This year’s Growing Series makes it easy for you to start planning…

MAYOR ADAMS COMMITS TO BROADWAY VISION PLAN IN ‘STATE OF THE CITY’ ADDRESS On January 26, New York City Mayor Eric Adams outlined a “Working People’s Agenda” in his second State of the City address,…

Each Arbor Day, we thank our trees for all of their hard work. They provide clean water, shade on hot summer days, and habitats for our favorite animals. They clean our air and keep carbon…

We offer a range of opportunities to make an impactful contribution that will benefit your brand.

In August 2021, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released its Sixth Assessment Report. In this report, hundreds of scientists confirm that human induced climate change is impacting climate and weather patterns in…

Over the past months of pandemic, protest, and political turmoil, Madison Square Park Conservancy has witnessed the adaptability of  public space. Families, neighbors, workers, artists, students, athletes, protesters, and travelers have all come to this…

Artist Shahzia Sikander has created a major new project on the theme of women and justice for a multimedia exhibition, Havah…to breathe, air, life, in Madison Square Park and the nearby Courthouse of the Appellate…

Plastic Free July is here at Madison Square Park! As we begin our campaign here in the park, our staff, partners, and volunteers will raise awareness about reducing single-use and other plastic waste by reusing,…

Nearly 18,000 pounds of trash and recycling are collected in Madison Square Park each month. This waste is challenging for staff to manage, and can harm the plants and wildlife living in the park. Managing…

We’re excited to announce that we will be teaming up with our neighbors at NYC Audubon this year to learn as much as we can about the birds of Madison Square Park—and we invite you…

This Red oak was transplanted from the James Madison estate to the park in 1936. It was dedicated by the Fifth Avenue Association, to commemorate the first 100 years of Madison Avenue’s completion. Funnily enough,…

Leonardo Drew’s first public art project, City in the Grass, presents a topographical view of a cityscape atop a patterned panorama. The installation extends over 100 feet long with a richly textured, vibrantly colored surface. Drew’s…

Hello, my name is Simon Kim and I’m the proprietor of Cote Korean Steakhouse, the world’s first Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse, located at 16 West 22nd Street. I have also proudly served on the Associate Board…

Throughout the year, Madison Square Park will be highlighting some of our amazing Associate Board Members. Their contributions and work as park ambassadors help to ensure that the park remains clean, green, beautiful, and appreciated…

Introducing Tasha, whose Mad. Friend owner, Violet Foo, gave us the lowdown on this playful Mad. Sq. Dog! Introduce us to Tasha Tasha is a 4-year-old Havanese. Havanese dogs are known for their engaging personalities,…

Madison Square Park Conservancy launched its sustainability initiative in 2020 to actively nurture the park’s delicate ecosystems, reduce carbon emissions from operations, and provide community leadership to reduce waste and consumption. As we work towards…

Party in the Park is Madison Square Park Conservancy’s annual fundraiser. The event gathers friends and neighbors for an evening under the stars and honors our community members, longstanding supporters, and beloved artists. We are excited to…

Whether you are a plant expert, someone testing your green thumb for the first time, or find yourself somewhere in between, all community members are invited to join us for a Seed Swap. Stop by…

Three 30-foot tall bronze trees fool the eye in Giuseppe Penone’s Ideas of Stone (Idee di pietra) as massive boulders sourced from the Orco River near the artist’s studio in Turin, Italy, are cradled in…

Pet Sounds is an interactive, large-scale, mixed-media installation by Charles Long. Sited on the expansive Oval Lawn, Pet Sounds introduces a snaking network of vibrantly colored pipe railings creating new paths as they wind across the urban…

July 10 | 6 PM – 7:15 PM | Oval Lawn This July, in conjunction with Rose B. Simpson’s exhibition Seed, Carnegie Hall plans a stunning range of free outdoor concerts on the Oval Lawn…

Four major sculptures by Ursula von Rydingsvard, including the artist’s first translucent outdoor work, become a site of discovery across the lawns and planting beds in the park. In Damski Czepek, Von Rydingsvard, renowned for…

Proposal to Park is a new series focused on documenting the progression of project artists’ proposals into exhibitions for Madison Square Park’s public art program. Leonardo Drew’s City in the Grass was on view in 2019.…

What is the MSPC Associate Board? Launched in 2014, our Associate Board engages residents and enthusiastic supporters of the park to act as ambassadors for our favorite urban oasis. These individuals play a key role…

Introducing Shay, whose Mad. Friend owners, Phil Cogan & Ronni Faust, gave us the lowdown on this playful Mad. Sq. Dog! Introduce us to Shay! Shay, a mini goldendoodle, came to us when he was…

Support for Madison Square Park Conservancy’s sustainability initiatives helps us ensure that our efforts are making a real difference. As we kick off Plastic-Free July, we want to highlight our friends and neighbors at The…

June 18 | 9 – 10:30 AM | Reflecting Pool Benches Come meet Executive Director Holly Leicht for June Bench Hours in Madison Square Park. Holly and other members of the MSPC team will meet…

This Plastic Free July, community members will have the opportunity to learn how to reduce single-use plastics and donate items around family, pets, lunch, and lifestyle. Donate your lightly-used books to New York Edge and…

Each year, our team completes a thorough tree inspection and assessment to determine the health of our trees. This allows us to identify which trees need extra care and which require pruning––a process needed to…

Join us around the Madison Square Park Holiday Tree for a festive evening of family-friendly fun. This year marks the 110th anniversary of the first holiday tree lighting in the park, which occurred in 1912.…

Our community volunteers give to the park with their time, effort, and commitment. Volunteers work hand-in-hand with our trained staff to plant, rake, and paint, keeping our grounds clean and beautiful throughout the year. Their…

Hello, my name is Paul Teti, and I am thrilled to have recently joined the MSPC board. I am an Executive Vice President at Columbia Property Trust which is headquartered just a block east of…

Traditional urban horticulture once saw fallen leaves as an unsightly place where harmful fungi, pests, and other nuisances would reside. Today, we understand that leafless beds not only keep out harmful insects and fungi, but…

Go Public Gardens is an American Public Gardens Association (APGA) initiative focused on celebrating public gardens throughout the country. During the Go Public Gardens Days event from May 6 to May 15, APGA members like…

Hello, my name is Marco Oppedisano and I am the Store Director of Eataly NYC Flatiron. Ever since we opened our doors in August of 2010 at 200 Fifth Avenue, we have looked for ways…

For nearly a decade, Keats Myer has stewarded Madison Square Park Conservancy as Executive Director, transforming the park into a world-class community resource. Join her now as she reflects back on her incredible tenure with…

Leo Villareal’s BUCKYBALL, inspired by the work of Buckminster Fuller, applies fundamental concepts of geometry to a thirty-foot-tall illuminated sculpture. BUCKYBALL includes two nested, geodesic sculptural spheres comprised of 180 LED tubes arranged in a series of…

September 19 | 9 – 10:30 AM | Reflecting Pool Benches Please Note: This event has been cancelled due to forecasted weather, we apologize for any inconvenience.  Come meet Executive Director Holly Leicht for Bench…

September 20 | 12 PM – 2PM | Oval Lawn Procession of Angels for Radical Love and Unity is a collaborative initiative that brings together a multigenerational procession of people throughout New York City to envision how…

On a sultry summer day the trees across the street from my Bronx apartment are deep in conversation. Trees are, science tells us, social beings and do some of the same things we humans do,…

This summer, the park’s gardens transported visitors to the Pine Barrens, a unique regional ecosystem in New York and New Jersey. As the horticulture exhibition comes to a close, here are two things we can…

Bench Hours In Madison Square Park | Tuesday, May 7, 12:30 – 2 PM | Reflecting Pool Benches Come meet Executive Director Holly Leicht for May Bench Hours in Madison Square Park. On May 7…

Throughout the year, Madison Square Park will be highlighting some of our amazing Associate Board Members. Their contributions and work as park ambassadors help to ensure that the park remains clean, green, beautiful, and appreciated…

Mark your calendars: Madison Square Park Conservancy’s Party in the Park is returning this year on March 28! Join us for a celebratory evening under the stars as we honor MSPC Trustee Leslie Spira Lopez, President & CEO…

Madison Square Park is proud to be a place that welcomes everyone and connects communities.

The NYC Department of Parks & Recreation continue their year-long reconstruction of Madison Square Park’s pavers at the southern end of the park. To date, their contractor has completed work on the east side and…

Artist Hugh Hayden has realized his most ambitious installation to date with a new public artwork commissioned by Madison Square Park Conservancy. Presented across four separate lawns in the park, Brier Patch features a total…

The Geometry of Flowers exhibition will reflect the natural geometry of flowers within their artistic arrangement in the park landscape. The gardens featured in the exhibition will use tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, fritillaria, and anemones to…

A response to history and the present, Abigail DeVille’s Light of Freedom reflects the despair and the exultation of the pandemic, protests, and political turmoil of 2020. DeVille answers the question of how public art can respond…

Join us for the 2021 City Nature Challenge in Madison Square Park. This international event brings communities together to gather observations of wildlife. Help us uncover the most species to compete against over 300 cities…

As construction on Madison Square Park’s newly renovated Jemmy’s Dog Run begins to wind down, our excitement to unveil it to parkgoers and their four-legged friends this August continues to grow. In the meantime, we…

Since its debut, Hugh Hayden’s Brier Patch has prompted viewers to reflect on complex ideas surrounding education. Comprised of 100 elementary school-style desks—75 of which erupt with tree branches that cohere into tangled and layered…

You may first notice the subtle beauty of witch hazels (Hamamelis spp.) in passing as their thin, ribbon-like flower petals provide bright bursts of color among the shades of brown, green, gray, and white that…

The Washington hawthorn is a native tree that was once planted in New York City parks to attract birds. They grow to heights of 25 to 35 feet and live between 50 and 100 years.…

The James Madison Tree is a Red Oak that was taken from the former President’s estate in Virginia and replanted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Madison Avenue. It can be found on the park’s…

July 24 | 6 PM – 7:15 PM | Oval Lawn This July, in conjunction with Rose B. Simpson’s exhibition Seed, Carnegie Hall plans a stunning range of free outdoor concerts on the Oval Lawn…

Late summer and fall are some of the best times to plant new perennials in the garden. The cool temperatures and rain help plants to set out strong roots for the next year. This fall,…

It has been a hot summer in New York City. While many of us see hot days as a time to relax in the park, extreme heat temperatures can cause people to experience heat exhaustion,…

Tuesday, September 19 |  6 – 7 PM | Farragut Lawn  Please join us for an evening of crafting in Sheila Pepe’s My Neighbor’s Garden. Inspired by Pepe’s project which will drape colorful, crocheted canopies…

Introducing Winston! The adorable english bulldog of Mad. Friends Scott & Sinead. 1. Introduce us to Winston. Winston is a handsome English Bulldog born on Valentine’s Day 2014. He lives in the neighborhood and can…

The Bilingual Birdies Band takes you on a magical journey exploring Latin American rhythms while families get to learn new words in Spanish! Come sing and dance while you expand your mind, heart, and vocabulary. …

Brier Patch January 18 – May 1, 2022 Madison Square Park, New York Raised In Texas and trained as an architect, my work arises from a deep connection to nature and its organic materials. Little…

Introduce us to Sadie. Sadie is a 10-year-old Anatolian Shepherd and Akita mix who, through her combination of beauty, grace, and unmistakable ‘it’s my world you just live in it’ manner, has earned the sobriquet…

Over the last eight months, our Mad. Sq. Dog community has grown and Jemmy’s Dog Run has had many new furry friends. The Conservancy has heard your comments and will be expanding Park fencing to create…

This Plastic Free July, community members will have the opportunity to learn how to reduce single-use plastics and donate items around family, pets, lunch, and lifestyle.  To kick off the month, we ask our community of…

Introducing Roo, an Australian Cattle Dog mix, whose Mad. Friend owner gave us the low down on this super cute Mad. Sq. Dog. Introduce us to Roo. Roo is almost 13 and has the youthfulness of a puppy.…

Join us at the Southern Gravel for an original two-day culinary pop-up experience for both humans and cats! Open to the public on August 8, Fancy Feast will host Fête du Feline, a unique event…

As the gardens wind down with the coming of winter many gardeners start looking for plants to help extend the growing season. Camellias were once thought of as the jewels of the southern gardens but…

When most of us think of gardens, we think of them as areas of nature––they are wild in ways but cultivated for human enjoyment through aesthetic principles. We import plants that we think have the…

Landscape and Memory Evokes Park’s Buried Topography With Five Large-Scale Bronze Sculptures Set into Landscape and Flowing with Water  New York, NY | December 13, 2021—In spring 2022, Spanish artist Cristina Iglesias will unearth the…

Each year on Arbor Day, we take time to appreciate our trees and all that they have to offer. Madison Square Park is home to over 300 trees. They provide shade on hot summer days…

The Reflecting Pool at the northern end of Madison Square Park features a seasonal native water garden. White and blue flowers are nestled within the reflective black water creating beautiful reflections mixed with local architecture…

Throughout the year, Madison Square Park will be highlighting some of our amazing Associate Board Members. Their contributions and work as park ambassadors help to ensure that the park remains clean, green, beautiful, and appreciated…

On the same piece of land that once housed the grand first and second Madison Square Gardens, on Madison Avenue between 26th and 27th streets, rose the New York Life Building. Famed architect Cass Gilbert…

Introducing Junior! Junior’s parents, fellow Mad. Friends, gave us the inside scoop on all things he loves about Mad. Sq. Park! Introduce us to Junior! Junior is a three-year-old mix, rescued from a Los Angeles…

In 2023, NYC Parks is recognizing and cataloging the great trees in our city that make up our urban forest. In the second interaction of The Great Tree Search, New Yorkers across the city have…

Introducing Rooney, an almost three year old brown and white Portuguese Water Dog. Rooney’s Mad. Friend mom gave us the low down on this playful canine: How did Rooney get his name? There were 11…

Introducing Cotton, an 8-year old Maltese. Cotton’s Mad. Friend mom gave us the low down on this super cute pup: Introduce us to Cotton. Cotton is an approximately 8-year old Maltese from Metropolitan Maltese Rescue,…

Madison Square Park Conservancy and environmental non-profit GrowNYC partner to reduce waste in our community. Composting is easy, free and great for the environment. Visit us every Wednesday from 8 AM – 1 PM by…

Public Art in Public Space Twentieth Anniversary of the Art Program Video Documentary

In partnership with Make Music New York, visit Madison Square Park for a piano-based marathon, and a 90th birthday celebration for beloved NYC composer and educator Paul Sheftel. Pianists of all ages and levels will…

Artist Hugh Hayden (American, b. 1983) will realize Brier Patch, a newly commissioned public art project, opening on January 18, 2022. One-hundred elementary school-style desks will be installed. The placid surfaces of the tabletops and…

When Shahzia Sikander served on the New York Mayoral Advisory Commission on City Art, Monuments and Markers in 2017, the Pakistani American artist became more highly attuned to the lack of female representation across the public landscape.…

Oftentimes when recyclables are thrown away dirty or not properly sorted, they end up in landfills along with the rest of NYC’s trash. In landfills, the recyclables that do break down release harmful greenhouse gasses.…

Introduce us to Toula.  Her name is Toula. She is a tri color havanese.   How long has Toula been visiting Madison Square Park?  She started coming to the small dog park as soon as she…

Throughout the year, Madison Square Park will be highlighting some of our amazing Associate Board Members. Their contributions and work as park ambassadors help to ensure that the park remains clean, green, beautiful, and appreciated…

Celebrate Arbor Day by thanking the park’s trees for all that they do. As an accredited, Level II Arboretum Madison Square Park has over 300 trees and a rich diversity of species to enjoy. Show…

Comprised of three parts, Jim Campbell’s Scattered Light blankets Madison Square Park’s Oval Lawn with a 3-D matrix of LED lights. Scattered Light, the largest of the three pieces, incorporates almost 2,000 LEDs to construct a vibrant grid spanning…

A year-long study of bat activity in Madison Square Park is now complete. The purpose of this study was to fill knowledge gaps about bats in Madison Square Park by collecting data on bat activity and…

Towering forty-feet above the central Oval Lawn, Jaume Plensa’s Echo is a monumental sculpture that depicts the head of a nine-year-old girl from the artist’s Barcelona neighborhood. The work, marking Plensa’s New York City public space debut,…

Proposal to Park is a series focused on documenting the progression of project artists’ proposals into exhibitions for Madison Square Park’s public art program. Shahzia Sikander’s Havah . . . to breathe, air, life is…

Our group of Black tupelo trees bring a flare of orange, scarlet, and purple to the park in fall. These remarkable trees grow to between 60–80 feet and can live to be over 650 years…

Come enjoy the beauty of Madison Square Park’s Level 2 arboretum in the heart of Manhattan! Join us for an afternoon of family-friendly tree tours and other activities as we celebrate our love of NYC’s…

Spanish sculptor Cristina Iglesias is having a Mayfair moment this summer, with a large-scale commission for the Royal Academy’s Annenberg Courtyard and her first solo exhibition with Gagosian, where she is presenting new and recent…

This year’s gala will honor someone very important to all of us at Madison Square Park Conservancy. Leslie Spira Lopez has been a pillar of the NoMad neighborhood for years. As a longtime Conservancy Trustee…

Inspired by Madison Square Park’s horticulture, diverse publics, and myriad uses, Shannon Plumb’s The Park captures the range of lived and visual experience in the park. Plumb’s twelve short films on four outdoor video screens track…

Flooded Chambers Maid is a site-specific project installed on and around the Oval Lawn by the genre-bending sculptor, painter, and installation artist Jessica Stockholder. For over two decades, she has realized an independent and hugely influential…

June 21 | 3 – 7 PM | Veteran’s Lawn Please Note: This event has been cancelled due to extreme heat, we apologize for any inconvenience.  On Make Music Day, the Village Trip Festival and…

September 7 | 9 AM – 12:30 PM | Harlem Art Park to El Museo del Barrio Procession of Angels for Radical Love and Unity is a collaborative initiative that brings together a multigenerational procession of people…

Madison Square Park comes alive at lunchtime. Each day neighbors meet for coffee, friends catch up over a meal, and workers stop by to enjoy the fresh air while grabbing a quick bite before returning…

Throughout the year, Madison Square Park will be highlighting some of our amazing Associate Board Members. Their contributions and work as park ambassadors help to ensure that the park remains clean, green, beautiful, and appreciated…

As land managers continue to look for ways to utilize more sustainable, ecologically-sound land practices, many of the processes that were developed by Native Americans have come to the foreground. Because the relationship between Native…

The challenge of siting sound art in an urban park lies in the necessity for the art to coexist with the high level of ongoing dissonance. Bill Fontana’s Panoramic Echoes finds the cacophony of the park…

September 20 | 9 AM – 2PM | Central Park South to Madison Square Park Beginning at the Monument to José Julián Martí. Procession of Angels for Radical Love and Unity is a collaborative initiative that brings…

Our fundraising events are as enjoyable for our guests as they are important for our park.

April 26th | 3PM – 6PM | In the Park Take in over 11,000 spring blooming bulbs and get a sneak peek of this year’s upcoming public programs with live music, lawn games, and other activities.…

Looking for a fun way to spend a fall day while preparing the park for winter? Come volunteer with our team to rake fallen leaves that will be chipped and distributed in garden beds. Collected…

An homage to the weekend-long Block Parties of years past, Celebrate Barbecue is a new, one-night-only barbecue and bourbon tasting event in support of Madison Square Park. On June 13, enjoy cocktails and ‘cue from…

It’s rare to walk through any park in New York City and not see a London plane tree. They account for more than 15% of New York City’s tree population, and more than 50% of…

As Maya Lin’s Ghost Forest exhibition was coming to a close, we began to think about the Ghost Forest trees and what would happen next. How could we best repurpose the tree material while maintaining…

At the eccentrically daft dinner parties that Hugh Hayden stages regularly, guests are showered with hospitality and hobbled by irksome constraints. Much thought and care goes into these culinary installations, which he has been presenting…

“Just watch your eyes,” the sculptor Hugh Hayden warned as he circumnavigated the wooden school desk he had made from cedar logs, their branches still attached. The limbs erupted from the seat and desktop, in…

Brier Patch, Hugh Hayden’s most ambitious project to date, features 100 elementary school desks that erupt with tree branches. Visually stunning and loaded with inherent tensions, Brier Patch has prompted viewer reflection on educational inequity…

This spring, Madison Square Park is sporting a hyacinth-focused display. Around the fountain, hyacinths in many colors dazzle in Fibonacci-inspired patterns. Hyacinths are fragrant, spring-blooming bulbs that are planted in the fall here in the…

Gardens are dynamic spaces that improve our mental and physical health, provide beauty, build ecosystems, increase the value of our communities, and grace us with endless environmental benefits. Without dedicated stewards, these spaces lack the…

Gardens are dynamic spaces that improve our mental and physical health, provide beauty, build ecosystems, increase the value of our communities, and grace us with endless environmental benefits. Without dedicated stewards, these spaces lack the…

As work continues on the newly renovated Jemmy’s Dog Run, the plantings around it are contributing to important research. Ten different species of native plants have been planted in the area, with signs encouraging dogs…

Fall is a beautiful time in Madison Square Park. The air is crisp and cool and the leaves begin to change color as our tree canopy begins sporting a wonderful mix of reds, yellows, and…

While several bat species have been observed in New York City, identifying which species have passed through the park can be difficult due to the fact that bats are small, fast, and most active at…

June 19-25 is Pollinator Week, an annual international celebration to raise awareness of pollinator health. This year, Madison Square Park Conservancy invites ecology enthusiasts, the bee community, and nature lovers to learn about pollinators that…

On March 25, 130 9th Grade students from the United Nations International School (UNIS) helped us kick off our waste management initiative by taking part in a pop-up event in the park. Students helped us…

Landscape and Memory June 1 – December 4, 2022 Madison Square Park, New York In my work, I have created refuges in cities and public spaces. Places of gathering for people to be together or…

Since last May, Madison Square Park Conservancy volunteers have spent 225 hours working in the Park’s gardens! Our horticulture team is so grateful for this dedicated group of individuals who give their time to our…

With public art, the private act of looking becomes a shared, civic experience. Since Maya Lin’s Ghost Forest opened, parkgoers have gathered under the cedars, absorbing the gravity of the meaning of the stark, leafless…

The Street – Tree system was created in New York City by the Parks Department in the 1870s, and according to the Million Trees NYC project, we share the city streets with over 592,000 trees…

Join us on Thursday, November 18th for our third annual horticulture symposium. Madison Square Park is located on Lenapehoking, the ancestral homeland of The Lenape (Delaware) people. We recognize that this land was forcibly taken,…

On June 1, Spanish artist Cristina Iglesias unearthed the forgotten terrains and geographic history of Madison Square Park in a newly commissioned public art installation, her first major temporary public art project in the United…

Proposal to Park is a new series focused on documenting the progression of project artists’ proposals into exhibitions for Madison Square Park’s public art program. Iván Navarro’s This Land is Your Land was on view in…

Join us for Hot Peas ‘N Butter’s performance! Hot Peas ‘n Butter is an award-winning, multicultural family music band that wows thousands of young audiences across the nation every year with their highly energetic and…

Artist Sheila Pepe has created her first outdoor exhibition, My Neighbor’s Garden, which opened on June 26 in Madison Square Park. Through her crochet practice, Pepe brings color, unexpected materials, and optimism to the site.…

Throughout the year, Madison Square Park will be highlighting some of our amazing Associate Board Members. Their contributions and work as park ambassadors help to ensure that the park remains clean, green, beautiful, and appreciated…

Madison Square Park Conservancy is excited to announce that Jemmy’s Dog Run has officially reopened! Over the past few months, we have been working hard to renovate and improve the space to make it into…

Madison Square Park Conservancy has appointed Holly Leicht as its next Executive Director, effective September 6, 2022. Holly brings 25 years of experience leading urban planning, preservation, and development initiatives, joining the Conservancy from Empire…

For the past three years visitors have submitted their letters in celebration of Madison Square Park trees. These handwritten notes each have their own individual expression.  Some included letters of  thanks, others composed poems, some…

Join us for a seminar-style presentation and dialogue with art writer and critic Aruna D’Souza on the Redbud lawn in Madison Square Park to discuss Shahiza Sikander’s outdoor exhibition, Havah…to breathe, air, life. D’Souza writes…

Throughout the year, Madison Square Park will be highlighting some of our amazing Associate Board Members. Their contributions and work as park ambassadors help to ensure that the park remains clean, green, beautiful, and appreciated…

Despite the holiday lights and decorations, New York City winters can sometimes feel dark and dull. One of the reasons for this is due to a lack of colorful blooms. As the weather gets colder,…

This summer, the Conservancy’s Botanical Book Club will read Beronda Montgomery’s Lessons from Plants. This program is in conjunction with this summer’s horticulture exhibition, My Neighbor’s Garden. Join us in the park on August 2,…

Being one of the most common trees in eastern North America, Acer rubrum can thrive in many conditions, even our city pollutants and compact soils. Their root systems are able to adjust depending on the…

Join us for Michael & the Rockness Monsters’ performance! Michael & the Rockness Monsters is an interactive, super galactic – funk inspired, rock-n-roll show for families. Their music is both silly and serious—filled with catchy melodies…

On November 23rd, Fibonacci Day, the 11th horticulture exhibition was announced! The horticulture staff spent hours arranging and planting over 8,000 bulbs to bloom this spring, but before the fun of planting could begin there…

Have you ever found yourself unsure of what to do with unwanted clothes or household items? Not only does it feel wrong to throw these things away, but tossing items that could be reused contributes…

Redbuds usher in springtime around the city in a subtle yet striking way. You may notice them gradually as the tiny, colorful clusters of flower buds along their woody trunks, stems, and branches begin to…

Over 1,500 pounds of trash and recycling are collected daily in Madison Square Park. A majority of this waste accumulates in the afternoon when neighbors and tourists visit the park to enjoy lunch. Luckily, there…

Madison Square Park’s Spring Forward, Into Summer horticulture exhibition has started off with a brilliant display of colorful tulips in a wide range of colors. Tulips are fantastic cut flowers that require some thoughtful planning—bulbs…

Each year, our team completes a thorough tree inspection and assessment to determine the health of our trees. This allows us to identify which trees need extra care and which require pruning––a process needed to…

Setting new standards for sustainability is essential for our park and our planet. We see the effects of climate change every day in our park. We are committed to becoming leaders in sustainable practices, and…

Tom Reidy, the Conservancy’s Deputy Director of Finance and Special Projects, had the unique opportunity to speak with both Forester Bob Williams of Pine Creek Forestry who helped the Conservancy identify and source the Atlantic…

Martin Puryear represents the United States at the 58th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. Puryear is recognized for a fiercely independent visual language of object making that has developed over a half-century,…

Introducing Gustavo! The friendly dog of Mad. Friend Peter. Introduce us to Gustavo. Gustavo is a true New Yorker:  friendly, open-minded to all, and appreciative of a great city. How long has Gustavo been visiting…

September 21- 27 is Climate Week NYC 2020. During this time, the Climate Group, in association with the United Nations and the City of New York will host conversations between business and government leaders in New…

In the early 2000s a new garden bed was introduced in the Park by renowned garden designer Lynden Miller. This new bed located in front of Shake Shack featured an evergreen understory of Japanese wintercreeper and…

Our trees give our park life. When you step beneath our canopy from the busy city streets you’ll instantly feel a refreshing change of atmosphere. With over 300 trees and a rich diversity in species,…

As a managed green space, Madison Square Park is a vital source of food and shelter for native and migrating fauna throughout the year. As the spookiest season of the year takes center stage, it’s…

Introduce us to Maizey.  Maizey is an 8-year-old English cream golden retriever.  She moved to her forever home in Gramercy Park when she was 12 weeks old.  She is extremely smart and incredibly sweet, but…

Cooper’s Hawk (Accipiter cooperii) It seems like not too long ago, spring was just beginning to sprout from the frozen winter earth. Now, at the tail end of the fall season, cutbacks and fallen leaves…

Since 2018, Madison Square Park has been an arboretum. Caring for an arboretum is no small feat. Our seven-acre park, housing over 300 trees, requires special attention in protecting and caring for our canopy—maintenance and…

Each year, our team completes a thorough tree inspection and assessment to determine the health of our trees. This allows us to identify which trees need extra care and which require pruning (see Caring for…

Introducing Willow! The lovable Pembrooke Welsh Corgi of Mad. Friends David and Alexandra. 1. Introduce us to Willow.   Willow is our almost three-year-old Pembroke Welsh Corgi.  She loves to take naps on / under our…

What is the MSPC Associate Board? Launched in 2014, our Associate Board engages residents and enthusiastic supporters of the park to act as ambassadors for our favorite urban oasis. These individuals play a key role…

Meet Sam! Sam’s parents share why this adorable mini poodle loves Madison Square Park! Introduce Us to Sam: Sam is a 1-1/2 year old cream-colored mini poodle who lives with his dad and mom in…

April 28 | 10 AM – 2 PM | 23rd and 24th St on Madison Ave In partnership with Assemblymember Harvey Epstein and Councilmember Erik Bottcher Join the conservancy, Assemblymember Harvey Epstein, and Councilmember Erik…

Let your child’s imagination and feet run wild at the Police Officer Moira Ann Smith Playground located just inside the 25th and 26th Street entrances. Open year-round, the playground is a safe, inviting space for…

In Diana Al-Hadid’s Delirious Matter, six female figures — the freestanding 14-feet high walls titled The Grotto and Gradiva; a conical work, Citadel; and three figures called Synonym — commune as they face the central…

Whiteout by Erwin Redl is comprised of 900 transparent spheres, each embedded with a discrete, white LED light and suspended from a square grid of steel poles and cabling. The orbs are opportunistic, gently swaying with…

Save the date for the return of one of the biggest tasting events of the year, celebrating our AAPI communities and their contribution to the flavor of the city. To learn more and purchase your…

Over the past decade, more information has been shared regarding the importance of pollinators to our ecological conservation, biodiversity, and food security. While we’ve learned to appreciate pollinators in new ways, native pollinators continue to…

Folly marks Rachel Feinstein’s first outdoor art exhibition in the United States. The artist’s installation of three sculptures directly references follies—a type of decorative 18th-century building often found in gardens and parks of the aristocracy.…

June 7 | 11 AM – 2 PM | Jemmy’s Dog Run Pet Parents Day is back! Join us once again as we celebrate the love of our furry park visitors and their pet parents.  …

May 31 | 4PM – 5PM | Playground Join us for the official unveiling of Madison Square Park’s new Little Library!  Following the Ribbon Cutting join us for a storytime reading of Feeling Special by…

Jene Highstein’s Eleven Works consists of eleven sculptures in stone, wood, and metal created by Jene Highstein over the last twenty years. Influenced by the spare aesthetic of Minimalism, Highstein works in simplified sculptural forms.…

Thirty-one life-sized self portraits cast in iron and fiberglass are installed on the sidewalks and across the parapets of skyscrapers in and around Madison Square Park for Antony Gormley’s Event Horizon. Gormley’s work is distinguished…

White ash trees get their name from the lovely pale undersides of their leaves. Pyramid shaped as young trees, their foliage rounds out over time. They grow to reach between 50 and 80 feet in…

107 years ago, in December of 1912, Madison Square Park was the site of the country’s first public Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The idea of a public Christmas tree was first proposed by Emilie D.…

Madison Square Park offers an ideal setting for film shoots that combines lush lawns and gardens with an iconic city backdrop. One of the nation’s oldest public spaces, Madison Square Park is maintained through a…

Mad. Sq. Eats was a 5-year concession agreement between NYC Parks, Urban Space, and Madison Square Park. This agreement has come to an end. Please stay tuned for information about a future market at Worth…

On Earth Day, Maya Lin and I stood in Manhattan’s Madison Square Park surrounded by dead trees. The artist and architect had just completed Ghost Forest, an installation of fifty lifeless cedars cleared from New Jersey’s…

When certain privately funded monstrosities, like Thomas Heatherwick’s shiny Vessel in Hudson Yards, were completely at odds with their surroundings? Nor were they in any sense political. One exception is Fritz Koenig’s 9/11-battered Sphere at the World Trade Center;…

The Littleleaf linden is a fragrant shade tree native to Europe. Lindens once blanketed Madison Square Park, but have declined significantly over the decades. Only one of the five original lindens is still present today,…

In a new commission from the artist and architect Maya Lin, the wide, flat lawns of Madison Square Park have been transformed into a forest of cedars, tall and stately. It’s an incredibly striking display—a…

From The Ground Up | Thursday, February 29 | 9 AM – 4 PM | Hill Country, 30 W 26th Street At our sixth annual horticulture symposium, join us for an exciting day of soil…

Madison Square Park’s plant collection is composed of a variety of plants chosen for their aesthetic value, historical significance, or contributions to the park’s ecosystem. The collection is part of our world-class public garden first…

iNaturalist is a free nature app used to identify the plants and animals around you. Scientists from around the world use the iNaturalist database to better understand the natural environment to protect ecosystems. By recording…

Once known as the Madison Square Depot, Madison Square Garden’s legacy began adjacent to Madison Square Park, located at the northeast corner of 26th Street and Madison Avenue. The first (1876-1889) and second (1890-1925) Madison…

The London plane tree is a large, shade tree and the most common street tree found in New York City. In fact, it was beloved by former NYC Department of Parks & Recreation Commissioner Robert…

Introducing TJ, a 6-year old Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. TJ’s Mad. Friend owner gave us the lowdown on this super cute pup. Introduce us to TJ! TJ is a 6 year old Nova Scotia…

Madison Square Park Conservancy will participate in “NYC Homecoming,” a citywide cultural celebration running from August 14–22. Featuring live concerts, movie screenings, cultural activities, and public art, the weeklong of events will highlight New York…

Our Arboretum In January 2018, Madison Square Park was awarded level 1 accreditation by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program. This program approves Madison Square Park as an internationally recognized arboretum, or tree museum. The ArbNet…

A plant by the reflecting pool has captured the interest of many who have passed through the park this summer. The bright red saucers of Cranberry Crush eastern rosemallow (Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Cranberry Crush’) have been…

Saturday, October 21 | 11 – 2 PM | Western Gravel Imagine a crisp autumn afternoon in Madison Square Park. Join us on the southwest end of the park for live music as we host…

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Throughout the world, there is an inextricable link between education, equity, and economics. It is also widely believed that education is the greatest weapon against inequity and injustice. Sculptor Hugh Hayden’s new work Brier Patch,…

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Since it opened on January 18, parkgoers have been inspired and challenged by Hugh Hayden’s Brier Patch—a visually stunning public project that features 100 elementary school desks, 75 of which erupt with tree branches. Visitors…

Over 100 species of cut flowers are grown in the United States, and American Flowers Week—which takes place from June 28 to July 4—is a holiday dedicated to celebrating all of them. It’s also an…

When we think of pollinators, we often think of bees, but they are not the only species pollinating the plants in Madison Square Park. Did you know that flies, hummingbirds, and beetles are important pollinators,…

Wych elms were once one of the most popular trees in the United States. Their dense canopies grew over the sidewalks of countless suburban neighborhoods. Today, they are rarely grown in America because of the…

The park’s Swamp white oaks are durable trees with attractive bark.  They are frequently planted across the country as shade trees for lawns, golf courses, and parks. Their two-toned leaves are deep green on the…

Red, Yellow and Blue, featuring Orly Genger’s use of intricately hand-knotted nautical lobster rope covered in paint, transforms three of the park’s lush lawns into colorfully-lined chambers.  Each distinct undulating structure — one red, one…

Scarlet oaks are deciduous trees that grow to reach 65–100 feet tall. They have a rounded crown of glossy foliage that turns bright red in both spring and fall. Popular for more than their vivid…

Join us for a 15-minute tour of Hugh Hayden’s Brier Patch with Curatorial Manager Truth Murray-Cole every Wednesday at 12:00 PM. Please meet at the reflecting pool near the Farragut Monument. Brier Patch, on view…

This summer, visitors to Madison Square Park can experience over 2,000 custom-grown flowers blooming around park monuments and water features. These special plants are specifically curated for the park each winter and grown by a…

July 18 | 8 AM – 9 AM | Reflecting Pool In partnership with the NYC Bird Alliance, join us for a Wildlife Outing, where we’ll search for and identify the various animals that make…

Since its opening, Shahzia Sikander’s Havah…to breathe, air, life has prompted viewers to reflect on questions surrounding women and justice. Stop by the park from April 10 through April 17, between noon and 2 PM…

September 16 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | NW entrance at 26th and Fifth Join us as we explore the history of Madison Square Park and the role its played in New York City…

Tuesday, September 12 |  5:30 – 6:30 PM | Northern Reflecting Pool Take an evening tour with our team of horticulture experts. We’ll stroll through the carefully cultivated park gardens and learn about all the…

July 9 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Reflecting Pool Take a summer evening tour with the park’s team of horticulture experts. Stroll through the park’s carefully cultivated gardens and learn more about the…

September 17 | 2 – 6 PM | Jemmy’s Dog Run Celebrate your beloved pets in your favorite park! Join MSPC & NowThis on September 17 for a furry festival featuring dog and cat adoptions…

June 25 | 5:30PM – 6:30PM | NW Entrance at 26th & Fifth Join us as we explore the history of Madison Square Park and the role its played in New York City over the…

September 16 | 4 – 6 PM | Southern Gravel This September, members of the Green Restaurant Association, the Flatiron NoMad Partnership, and Madison Square Park Conservancy will celebrate the launching of NYC’s First Green…

September 10 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Reflecting Pool Take an evening tour with the park’s team of horticulture experts. Stroll through the park’s carefully cultivated gardens and learn more about late-blooming plants…

October 8 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Reflecting Pool Take an evening tour with the park’s team of horticulture experts. Stroll through the park’s carefully cultivated gardens and learn more about perennials and…

August 27 | 5 PM – 6 PM | NW entrance at 26th and Fifth Join us as we explore the history of Madison Square Park and the role its played in New York City…

Join our friends from NYC Audubon for an educational session on bird watching. The free webinar, Intro to Birding with Tod Winston, will cover basic birding techniques that new and seasoned bird watchers alike can…

Every Thursday from July 11 – August 22 | 11 AM – 4 PM | Sparrow Lawn This summer every Thursday visit the Botanical Library on the Sparrow Lawn. Stop by to enjoy a story…

August 13 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Reflecting Pool Take an evening tour with the park’s team of horticulture experts. Stroll through the park’s carefully cultivated gardens and learn more about summer-blooming perennials…

September 4 | 7:30 PM | Oval Lawn Grab a blanket and your picnic basket for a movie night under the stars in Madison Square Park. On September 4th, in partnership with NYC Parks Department…

Did you know there are many mathematical patterns, calculations, and shapes that exist in nature? This spring’s horticulture exhibition, The Geometry of Flowers, utilizes our landscape to showcase artistically arranged flowers and the natural patterns…

March 12 | 5 PM – 6 PM | Oval Lawn Madison Square Park Conservancy and  Ballet Tech partner to bring a dynamic performance in conjunction with Ana Maria Hernando’s To Let the Sky Know/ Deja…

Learn how to reach your zero-waste goals with interactive activities focused on reuse, donation, and recycling from our partners at: DeliverZero Earth & Me GrowNYC Lower East Side Ecology Center NYC Department of Environmental Protection…

Monday | February 5 | 6 PM – 7 PM | Sarabeth’s 381 Park Ave South at 27th Street In conjunction with Ana María Hernando’s To Let the Sky Know/ Dejar que el cielo sepa, this…

April 17th | 5:30 PM – 6:30PM | Reflecting Pool Take a second to reflect and practice mindfulness this Arbor Month. Parkgoers are invited to join Nancy Kopans, certified forest therapy guide and founder of…

April 15 – 30 | Throughout the Park Celebrate Arbor Day by thanking the park’s trees for all that they do. As an accredited, Level II Arboretum Madison Square Park has over 300 trees and…

“As I walked through Brooklyn last summer, I couldn’t help but notice the startling number of browning and dead trees lining our city streets,” noted Stephanie Lucas, Director of Horticulture and Park Operations at Madison…

Thursday | March 7 | 10 AM | Southern Fountain Connect with Madison Square Park Conservancy and your neighbors over a cup of Birch Coffee while hearing about Ana María Hernando’s To Let The Sky…

Every Wednesday from February 7 – April 3 | 12pm – 2pm | Southern Fountain  Have you ever wanted to safely look into the sun? Well now’s your chance!   Join scientists and staff from the…

Put what you’ve learned during the Plastic Free July Campaign to the test at Madison Square Park’s Plastic Free Picnic! Challenge your family, friends, or office staff to pack a plastic-free picnic lunch to enjoy…

Did you know winter is one of the most important times to work in the garden? Just as humans are cozying up on the couch with a warm blanket and a cup of tea –…

This Arbor Day, planting a tree may be more important than ever. This summer, on a hot day, take the time to sit under the shade of a tree and consider all of the benefits…

Kalimba Magic | Thursday, December 21 | 1:30 – 3 PM | Southern Fountain Join Kalimba master Kevin Nathaniel to learn all things Kalimba and to turn Madison Square Park into a tranquil music garden.…

Introduce us to Bailey.  Bailey is a 2.5 year old Mini Australian Labradoodle. She was born in Duxbury, MA but has lived in Manhattan since she was 8 weeks old.  Bailey is a very sweet…

In preparation for the spooky season, we connected with Ami McKay, author of The Witches Of New York, to discuss why she chose to set her enchanted Gilded Age tale in and around historic Madison…

Introduce us to Radley Radley is a 4-year-old Brussels Griffon – who was born in Florida and arrived in NYC during the beginning of the pandemic (a true Pandemic-Puppy).  She resides at The Stanford and…

October 18 | 5:30PM – 6:30PM | Farragut Lawn  Join neighbors for a conversation with artist Sheila Pepe and Stephanie Lucas, Director of Horticulture and Operations; Jessica Kaplan, Horticulture Manager; and Aiyanna Milligan, Horticulture Associate;…

Wildlife Outing | Thursday, November 16, 12 PM | Reflecting Pool In partnership with NYC Audubon, join us for the final Wildlife Outing of the year, where we’ll search for and identify the various animals…

Saturday, October 14 | 10 – 1 PM | Northern Reflecting Pool This City of Forest Day, celebrate Madison Square Park, Manhattan’s only accredited arboretum. This annual event is a citywide celebration of the city’s…

Thursday | April 18 | 12 PM – 1 PM | Reflecting Pool In partnership with NYC Audubon, join us for the first Wildlife Outing of the year, where we’ll search for and identify the…

Join us on Friday, June 2 for our annual symposium Transforming Public Art. Inspired by Shahzia Sikander’s Havah . . . to breathe, air, life and Sheila Pepe’s My Neighbor’s Garden, this year’s symposium considers…

June 20 | 12PM – 1PM  | Reflecting Pool In partnership with the NYC Bird Alliance, join us for a Wildlife Outing, where we’ll search for and identify the various animals that make Madison Square…

May 9 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Reflecting Pool Enjoy a lovely morning tour with your little ones in tow and our team of horticulture experts! Bring your families and take a stroller…

This spring, the horticulture team is celebrating all things math! Fibonacci was the guiding inspiration for the Geometry of Flowers exhibition. Our friend Fibonacci spent time pondering the concept of Pi. With its constant being…

June 20 | 6PM – 7PM | Inwood Hill Park Artist Rose B. Simpson will discuss her work and the process of bringing Seed to two public parks in New York City:  Madison Square Park…

June 11 | 5:30PM – 6:30PM | Reflecting Pool Take an evening tour with the park’s team of horticulture experts. Stroll through the park’s carefully cultivated gardens and learn more about the roses, hydrangeas, astilbe…

Artist Sheila Pepe has created her first outdoor exhibition, My Neighbor’s Garden, which opened on June 26 in Madison Square Park. Through her crochet practice, Pepe brings color, unexpected materials, and optimism to the site.…

May 28 | 5:30PM – 6:30PM | NW entrance at 26th and Fifth Join us as we explore the history of Madison Square Park and the role its played in New York City over the…

In a recent article by The AMP, an online publication of the Asian American Arts Alliance (A4), Shahzia Sikander discussed her work and current exhibition. In an interview with Shannon Lee, Sikander considers the evolution…

May 16 | 12PM – 1PM | Reflection Pool In partnership with NYC Audubon, join us for a Wildlife Outing, where we’ll search for and identify the various animals that make Madison Square Park their…

April 24th | 8 AM – 9 AM | Reflecting Pool Take a second to reflect and practice mindfulness this Arbor Month. Parkgoers are invited to join Nancy Kopans, certified forest therapy guide and founder…

Join us for a seminar-style presentation and dialogue with Eileen Myles on the Redbud lawn in Madison Square Park to discuss Shahiza Sikander’s outdoor exhibition, Havah…to breathe, air, life. Myles (they/them, b. 1949) is a…

August 28 | 12 PM – 12:15PM |  Sol LeWitt Lawn Rose B. Simpson brings seven eighteen-foot-high steel sentinels convening in a semicircle around a female figure emerging from the earth in her newly commissioned…

Join us for a seminar-style presentation and dialogue with Laura Raicovich on the Redbud lawn in Madison Square Park to discuss Shahiza Sikander’s outdoor exhibition, Havah…to breathe, air, life. Raicovich is a New York City-based…

Friday, October 13 | 11 – 2 PM | Jemmy’s Dog Run Photo contest ends October 30 On Friday the 13th, we welcome all our furry friends and their pet parents to celebrate the start…

April 17 | 12PM – 12:15PM |  Sol LeWitt Lawn Rose B. Simpson brings seven eighteen-foot-high steel sentinels convening in a semicircle around a female figure emerging from the earth in her newly commissioned project…

In the pursuit of ecologically friendly gardening practices, the concept of “cutting back” plant material post-growing period takes on a whole new significance.  By allowing perennial stalks to remain in the landscape over winter and…

Wednesday, September 13 |  6 -7 PM | Farragut Lawn  Join us for a seminar-style presentation and dialogue with artist Sagarika Sundaram as she discusses her practice and Sheila Pepe’s outdoor exhibition, My Neighbor’s Garden,…

Want to help scientists better study birds in our neighborhood? Join experienced ornithologists and casual enthusiasts for the 124th annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count, the longest-running in the nation, here in Madison Square Park. The…

Artist Shahzia Sikander and human rights attorney Becca Heller will join in a public conversation on Monday, February 6 at 6 PM at Sony Square (25 Madison Avenue at 25th Street). Justice Judith Gische, who…

The Star of Hope was built to commemorate the first public Christmas tree lighting ceremony in our country’s history, which took place in Madison Square Park in 1912 “as a gift to the less fortunate…

The Japanese stewartia, is a small deciduous tree native to the mountains of Japan. With a column-like trunk and exfoliating bark, they grow to around 40 feet tall. By late spring, the stewartia’s Camellia-like flowers…

Chinese fringetrees were a common sight in Madison Square Park up until the 1970s. Specimens like this one are now being replanted to honor the park’s historic layout. This tree is a variety known as…

The American hornbeam is a native tree that has an unusual ability to tolerate lots of shade. This makes it the perfect specimen to live underneath our canopy of trees at Madison Square Park. The…

Dove trees are prized for their white bracts (modified leaves) which adorn the tree in early June. These bracts surround small yellow flowers, and appear like handkerchiefs hanging amidst the green leaves. The cultivar in…

Our Kousa dogwood trees are interesting all year round. They reach around 30 feet tall and live between 50 and 150 years. In late spring, its star-shaped white bracts (modified leaves) surround small yellow-green flowers…

Chinese fringetrees were common in Madison Square Park up until the 1970s. Specimens such as this one are now being replanted to honor the park’s historical layout. This variety of fringetree is known as the…

Our Chinese ironwood was planted in 2020. It was chosen because of its rarity and spectacular fall color. These wonderful trees are native to China and close relatives of the Persian ironwood, with both species…

Mel Kendrick’s Markers, five new cast concrete sculptures, is both a bold departure from the artist’s characteristic use of wood as his primary medium and a natural evolution of the formal motifs and self-evident processes that…

Olia Lialina & Dragan Espenschied’s Online Newspapers: New York Edition is an internet-based work on four video screens created from the front pages of four local daily New York City newspapers: The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, New York…

Tadashi Kawamata’s Tree Huts is an artist-in-residency program that culminates in a site-specific installation of twelve wooden huts in the park’s trees. Visitors are asked to witness, explore, and interpret the evolution of the outdoor project,…

Pulse Park, an interactive light installation, is Rafael Lozano-Hemmer’s debut in the United States. The mechanics of Pulse Park interact with the biology of visitors. Attendees’ heart rates are monitored by a heart-rate-sensor; heartbeats activate pulses of…

William Wegman’s Around the Park is a new video work on four outdoor monitors near the park’s popular food kiosk, Shake Shack. The seven minute long video stars Wegman’s cast of canine characters as they enjoy a fall…

Native plants and animals have lived in Madison Square Park for decades, becoming a vital part of our ecosystem. Join us in exploring the park’s plants and wildlife by participating in our seasonal Scavenger Hunts.…

Our two English elms date back to the original layout of Madison Square Park. Both trees stand proudly at the north end of the park, one on the oval lawn and the other behind the…

Join Abigail DeVille whose newly-commissioned sculpture Light of Freedom was inspired by the arm and torch of the Statue of Liberty which were on view in Madison Square Park from 1876 to 1882, and Professor Edward Berenson, whose scholarship on the…

For the last 108 years, Madison Square Park has celebrated its annual Mad. Sq. Holiday tree lighting ceremony in the Park for all to see. Although it looks a little different this year, we are…

Download transcript here. Join Mad. Sq. Artist Abigail DeVille and Gonzalo Casals, Commissioner, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs on Tuesday, November 10 from 11 AM – Noon for a live conversation. Brooke Kamin Rapaport, Deputy Director and Martin…

Congrats to the winner Olive! This year, in lieu of our annual “Howl-o-ween” Mad. Sq. Dogs event, we hosted a virtual fall photo contest to celebrate the holiday. Rules: Send us a picture of your…

My name is Sadie. I am a 3.5 year-old Stafford Terrier mix and was adopted from Bide-a-Wee shelter at about 3 months of age. Since relocating to NoMad from Alabama, I’ve grown to enjoy the…

The Kids Fest fun starts EARLY with our first ever: Kids Fest: Circus in the Circle featuring WATERBOMBS! with Acrobuffos September 13 | 6:30-7:30PM Draw your swords and laugh the night away with this FREE…

Meet Harper! Harper wants to tell you why she loves Mad. Sq. Park! Introduce us to Harper! Harper is a 2-year-old shepherd mix who lives in Chelsea with her mom and dad. She was adopted…

Join us to launch sustainability at Madison Square Park. Discover what the Conservancy is doing to protect and nurture Madison Square Park. —Keats Myer, Executive Director, Madison Square Conservancy —Stephanie Lucas, Deputy Director of Horticulture,…

Join photojournalist Gabriella Demczuk for an in-depth presentation on the artist’s experience documenting ghost forests across the United States.  Event will be livestreamed from Fotografiska New York. This talk is presented in collaboration with Fotografiska…

The park’s gardens this summer will be transport you to the Pine Barrens, a unique regional ecosystem found in New York and New Jersey. Prior to urbanization, Madison Square Park once had similar plant communities…

Maya Lin became a household name when she won a national design competition for the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial in Washington, D.C. She has designed other acclaimed works, but her latest creation won’t be around for…

It’s important to protect the pollinators that keep our park healthy. From what we plant, to how we care for our lawns, we’re taking steps to protect these vital species, their habitats and food sources. …

Downy hawthorns are native trees that were once planted in New York City parks to attract birds. One of the largest trees of its genus, the Downy hawthorn was originally called the white-thorn tree.  They…

Pagoda trees have pale gray bark and lovely green foliage. They are members of the pea family, and native to China and Korea. The trees are included as one of the 50 herbs that make…

In collaboration with Carnegie Hall, Music on the Green is a free concert series inspired by Maya Lin’s Ghost Forest that brings artists from the Hall’s Ensemble Connect to reflect on the nature themes of…

The Oval Lawn is the beating emerald heart at the very center of the park. On warm days, it’s prime real estate for sun-bathers, morning meditators, picnickers, and city dwellers looking to spend an afternoon…

With our award-winning playground and family-friendly programming, there's something for people of all ages in our park.

There are at least three different varieties of Crabapple trees planted in the park. Crabapples are part of the rose family, and originate from the mountains of Kazakhstan. The park’s records and the tree’s ability…

‘Autumn Cascade’ is a weeping variety of the native Black tupelo tree. This particular tree was planted to provide the park with even more radiant fall foliage. Autumn Cascades are smaller than their tupelo relatives,…

Redbuds are one of the park’s most beautiful native trees. They are versatile trees that tolerate both sun and shade. Their name comes from the plant’s red flower buds, which appear in early April. These…

Sweet gum trees are prized for their vibrant fall color. They have a pyramid-shaped crown of foliage, and distinctive trunks that resemble an alligator hide. The park’s cultivar is the ‘Slender Silhouette’, it’s named for…

The witch hazel collection in Madison Square Park consists of over 70 varieties. Between November and March, when most of the park’s plants are dormant, the witch hazel’s vivid blooms emerge to complement the fall…

Enjoy some quality time off leash in our dog run, named “NYC’s Best Dog Park” by The Village Voice.

Come and tour the world in Madison Square Park. Our summer display, Global Gardens, features plants native to five continents from around the world, and Park visitors can browse our curated collection. Cultures throughout the…

8,000 vivid tulips are currently on view in Madison Square Park, as we welcome back spring with the Garden Jewels exhibition. From the Reflecting Pool to Seward Monument, the Fountain to Conkling Monument, nearly every…

Named after James “Jemmy” Madison, Jemmy’s Dog Run is an indispensable amenity for our neighborhood’s canine community. Open year-round and located just south of the W. 25th Street entrance, it is a fun place for…

Our Persian ironwood was planted to brighten the park’s existing fall foliage. They are small trees with beautiful exfoliating bark. Native to Iran’s Caspian Sea region, Persian ironwoods grow to between 20–40 feet tall. They…

Arlene Shechet’s first major public art project, Full Steam Ahead, features a series of new sculptures in porcelain, wood, steel, and cast iron installed in and around the park’s emptied circular reflecting pool. Her work straddles function…

In Prismatic Park, Josiah McElheny’s minimal painted wood and prismatic glass structures forge new spaces for cultural production: a curvilinear, translucent blue sound wall for experimental music; a circular, reflective green floor for vanguard dance;…

The Senator Roscoe Conkling Monument honors the legacy of a man who was a well-known personality in the park and its outlying communities in the mid-19th century. Visitors can find the monument at the park’s…

During the warm months, the Fountain, situated just south of the Oval Lawn, is a popular destination for parkgoers. The ornamental, three-tiered fountain is made from North Jay granite and features urns planted with flowers…

Widely thought of as one of New York City’s finest statues, the Admiral David Glasgow Farragut Monument is set perfectly upon the park’s north-south axis, where it watches over the Reflecting Pool and Oval Lawn. …

Big Bling, the largest temporary outdoor sculpture that the revered sculptor Martin Puryear has constructed, confirms how human experience is key to understanding his work. At forty-feet high, Big Bling achieves colossal scale and elicits a…

Tony Cragg’s Walks of Life consists of three colossal bronze sculptures installed on three lawns. His sculptural innovations are considerable: he disregards the categories of abstraction versus figuration and makes bronze into a sensuous, malleable material.…

Three water towers, staples of the New York skyline, merge with the street-level landscape of the park in Ivan Navarro’s This Land Is Your Land. The exhibition title is from the beloved 1940 Woody Guthrie…

Sandra Gibson and Luis Recoder’s Topsy-Turvy: A Camera Obscura Installation reimagines one of the world’s oldest moving-image devices into a life-sized, ten-by-ten-foot structure. Park visitors could enter the interactive, large-scale installation, which utilizes the physical properties of…

Feallan and Fallow includes six works by Alison Saar, an artist distinguished for sculpture and installation — often of the female form — that consider issues of race, gender, and heritage. Inspired by the cyclical forces…

Kota Ezawa’s new film, City of Nature, knits together fleeting excerpts of popular films featuring flora and fauna in order to offer a six-minute cinematic comment on the juxtapositions between nature and culture. Incorporating approximately seventy clips, City of…

Mark di Suvero’s three sculpture exhibition inaugurates the public art program overseen by Madison Square Park Conservancy. The works on view demonstrate the expressive range of di Suvero’s epic steel-beam constructions, from the classically vertical Double…

Surveillance, a four-channel video work by noted filmmaker Ernie Gehr is installed at the southern end of the Park and takes inspiration from a philosophically-incompatible theme: the fundamentally recreational character of lively public parks in contrast…

Introduce us to Romeo. My daddies George and Bill say they always thought that if they ever got a dog, it would be a black, long-haired dachshund with tan markings.  Like me! So when they…

Today is Fibonacci Day, which is held in celebration of one of the most important mathematicians of the Middle Ages: Leonardo Bonacci. Bonacci, later known as Fibonacci (“the son of Bonacci”), invented a sequence of…

Join us for a free Art Talk in conjunction with Cristina Iglesias’s Landscape and Memory, on view through December 4.  Kevork Mourad (Syrian, b. 1970) unites drawing and print-based techniques rooted in the artist’s training…

June 6 is National Garden Exercise Day, and Madison Square Park is the perfect place to celebrate!  Gardening is known to be great exercise, with many muscle groups getting a workout. The best part about…

Join us for a free Art Talk in support of Cristina Iglesias’s Landscape and Memory, on view through December 4. vanessa german (American, b. 1976) is a multi-disciplinary artist and a visual storyteller working across sculpture,…

On June 3, artists and art world leaders met at the SVA Theatre for Unearthing Public Art, Madison Square Park Conservancy’s annual symposium. Inspired by Cristina Iglesias’ Landscape and Memory, this year’s symposium considered the…

Introduce us to Maggie.  Magnolia (aka “Maggie”) is an 11-year-old Chocolate Labrador Retriever. She was born on a farm in West Virginia, but transitioned to city life at 10 weeks old. She is named after…

Join us on the Oval Lawn from 6 PM–7:30 PM as the Grammy Award-winning Attacca Quartet perform an instrumental concert inspired by artist Cristina Iglesias’ Landscape and Memory exhibition. Part of the free Carnegie Hall Citywide Series,…

Join us on the Oval Lawn from 6 PM–7:30 PM as the Grammy Award-winning Attacca Quartet perform an instrumental concert inspired by artist Cristina Iglesias’ Landscape and Memory exhibition. Part of the free Carnegie Hall…

In June 2022, the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation began a year-long reconstruction of Madison Square Park’s pavers at the southern end of the park. This work will be occurring in four phases, through…

Join us as our horticulture webinar series continues with a conversation with Teresa Speight, author of Black Flora and co-author of The Urban Garden: 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty in the City. In…

Did you know that over 40% of the things New Yorkers throw away are items that are only used once before disposal? Each day in the park, our team manages nearly 1,000 pounds of waste,…

Bring a blanket and pull up a chair for Picnic in the Park! Join us for a lunchtime performance from western swing band The Brain Cloud, and a B The Method exercise demo from Lia…

When you think of some of your favorite bouquets you might picture tropical orchids or tall, slender lilies. But did you know that plants native to our region make great cut flowers for arrangements and…

Over the past three years we have held a Letters to the Trees event in the park, which allows visitors to celebrate Madison Square Park’s trees with personal, handwritten notes. Each message shared during Letters…

The Slow Flowers Movement is a response to the disconnect between humans and flowers in the modern era. Slow Flowers connects consumers with the source of their flowers, putting a human face of the flower…

The Madison Square Park Conservancy has announced former HUD and Empire State Development Corporation leader Holly Leicht as its next Executive Director. Leicht comes to the position with over 25 years of experience in urban planning and open space…

Madison Square Park hosts dozens of events every year, ranging from musical performances to guided tours to educational activities and more. Oftentimes the Conservancy relies on generous volunteer photographers to capture these events. By lending…

When it comes to buying cut flowers, the same principle we use with any other consumer product applies: buy local. Keeping a “buy local” mindset helps to reduce transportation emissions, support small businesses, and promote…

Madison Square Park Conservancy is thrilled to have been able to renovate Jemmy’s Dog Run, turning it into a world-class space that all our parkgoers and their pups can enjoy. Join us as we officially…

Proposal to Park is a new series focused on documenting the progression of project artists’ proposals into exhibitions for Madison Square Park Conservancy’s public art program. Sandra Gibson and Luis Recoder’s Topsy-Turvy was on view…

You may have noticed while walking through the park that our witch hazel collection has some interesting growths on its leaves. These are called “witch hazel cone gall,” and they are created by witch hazel…

Join us for the premiere of Shadow of the Sea, a new performance project by Beau Bree Rhee conceived in dialogue with Cristina Iglesias’s Landscape and Memory exhibition, and presented in partnership with The Kitchen…

Join us for Shadow of the Sea, a new performance project by Beau Bree Rhee conceived in dialogue with Cristina Iglesias’s Landscape and Memory exhibition, and presented in partnership with The Kitchen and Madison Square…

Join us for Shadow of the Sea, a new performance project by Beau Bree Rhee conceived in dialogue with Cristina Iglesias’s Landscape and Memory exhibition, and presented in partnership with The Kitchen and Madison Square…

Each season, we highlight a different group of native plants that are best suited for that time of year. These collections will give you a sense of how you can create your own beautiful landscape,…

Introduce us to Lulu. Lulu is a six-month-old Cavapoo born in Oakville, Iowa.  She arrived in New York City on July 7.  After arriving at LaGuardia Airport, we immediately introduced her to Madison Square Park…

We’re excited to announce that Madison Square Park has been added as a site on The New York State Birding Trail, connecting our park with all of the best birding locations across the state.  Birding…

Every fall we begin preparing tulips for their journey to our gardens by planting bulbs in the park. Curious visitors sometimes ask our team of horticulture experts and volunteers if we are sowing crops of…

Spring Forward, Into Summer explores the utilitarian art, cyclical themes, and cultural significance of the cutting garden. Cutting gardens feature flowers that are planted and then cut for arrangements. Cut flowers allow for indoor access…

In collaboration with Carnegie Hall, Music on the Green is a free, unticketed concert series inspired by Maya Lin’s Ghost Forest that brings artists from the Hall’s Ensemble Connect to reflect on the themes of the exhibition. Concerts are…

Join us for the 109th annual holiday tree lighting. Madison Square Park is home to the nation’s first public holiday tree. This ceremony has been a longstanding tradition since 1912. Join us in a celebration…

In collaboration with Carnegie Hall, Music on the Green is a free, unticketed concert series inspired by Maya Lin’s Ghost Forest that brings artists from the Hall’s Ensemble Connect to reflect on the themes of the exhibition. Concerts are…

It’s National Moth Week! This annual event happens at the end of July each year celebrating the beauty, life cycles, and habitats of these creatures.   Moths are often thought of as the dark and drab…

In collaboration with Carnegie Hall, Music on the Green is a free, unticketed concert series inspired by Maya Lin’s Ghost Forest that brings artists from the Hall’s Ensemble Connect to reflect on the themes of the exhibition. Concerts are…

In collaboration with Carnegie Hall, Music on the Green is a free, unticketed concert series inspired by Maya Lin’s Ghost Forest that brings artists from the Hall’s Ensemble Connect to reflect on the themes of the exhibition. Concerts are…

“NYC Homecoming” is a citywide cultural celebration running from August 14–22. Featuring live concerts, movie screenings, cultural activities, public art, and more, the events included highlight New York City’s resilience throughout the pandemic. Visitors to…

Fotografiska New York presents Maya Lin: Ghost Forest, a companion exhibition to Ghost Forest. On view from September 21 through November 9, the show features preparatory drawings and materials as well as photographs of the…

Native plants have gained the reputation for looking messy or weedy and ornamental plants are known for their aesthetic appeal. However, what some people don’t know is that many natives are in fact varieties of…

As the leaves change and creatures begin to prepare for hibernation, we document the vital role each fall species has on our ecosystem. Join us in exploring the park’s plants and wildlife by participating in…

The park’s delicate ecosystem is rapidly changing. With the help of our community, we can monitor how these changes impact the species living in our park.  In recent years, the park has faced environmental challenges…

In collaboration with Natural Areas Conservancy and accompanying Ghost Forest, Madison Square Park Conservancy and Maya Lin will coordinate the planting of 1,000 trees and shrubs in public parks in the five boroughs of New…

Join us on November 13 from 11 AM to 2 PM for our annual leaf fest event. Spend the afternoon with your community and the Madison Square Park Conservancy team as we rake and collect…

Conservancy staff work hard to make the park a more welcoming place for wildlife, cultivating native plants and working hard to reduce harmful waste. However, when animals are sick, injured, or distressed, we call upon…

Join us in exploring the park’s plants and wildlife by participating in our Winter Scavenger Hunt. From birds to bees, flowers to fungi, every observation made will help us identify what’s living in and around…

Spring is a very special time at our Park. Imagine walking into the park and seeing beautiful bright blooms that welcome you into warmer days. These displays don’t naturally happen; they are planned far in…

My God, we all needed a bit of cheering up at the start of 2021. Much of the world was in the midst of its worst coronavirus wave, and life was as dull and grey…

As the saying goes: “New York is back!” While that statement may have become a bit of a cliché over the last 12 months, there’s no denying that a sense of revitalization, reawakening and return…

Join Hugh Hayden, Leilah Babirye, Alex Da Corte, Hannah Levy, and Kathleen Ryan as they reflect on the impact of their art education on their practices. By sharing first-hand accounts, the artists contribute to larger…

Mark your calendars: Madison Square Park Conservancy’s Party in the Park is returning this year on April 11! Join us for a celebratory evening under the stars as we honor Executive Director Keats Myer and…

Since the pandemic began, birding has become an increasingly popular hobby for many New Yorkers. Birding is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and connect with nature. It also provides an opportunity to join…

Since 2018, Madison Square Park Conservancy has hosted at least one horticulture exhibition each year. Our team of expert horticulturists curate exhibitions from scratch. The design of these temporary interpretive gardens help tell the stories…

At Madison Square Park, we do not apply pesticides. Oftentimes the toxicity and broad application of chemicals can be detrimental to pollinators and other beneficial insects, especially if used incorrectly. And occasionally, these chemicals still…

Well known for its pea-like flowers that bloom along the trunks, Cercis canadensis is a native understory tree. Prized for its bright colors coming out of the winter, Eastern Redbud holds a special place in…

This slow-growing tree is commonly called American hornbeam, or musclewood, due to muscle-like, vertical grooves present on its gray trunk. It is also known as ironwood, as its extremely hard wood was once used in…

Chionanthus virginicus, also known as fringe tree, is native to the eastern portion of the United States. The first common name refers to the fragrant, narrow, fringe-like, white blossoms that appear in late May through…

In an earlier post, we introduced Integrated Pest Management (IPM) as a comprehensive approach to effectively addressing pest issues, in a conscious way, to minimize harm. IPM helps manage plant health in a way that…

In collaboration with Carnegie Hall, Music on the Green is a free, unticketed concert series inspired by Maya Lin’s Ghost Forest that brings artists from the Hall’s Ensemble Connect to reflect on the themes of the exhibition. Concerts are…