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Madison Square Park Conservancy is responsible for the maintenance of the park’s lawns. Lawns are open daily for public use starting at 10 AM through 5 PM, weather permitting. Lawns are closed on Parade Days.  Learn more about park hours and rules by visiting our FAQ page.

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Current & Upcoming Events

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Jan 1 - Dec 31 | Food & Waste, Sustainability

GrowNYC Food Scrap Drop-Off

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…
America/New_York 01/01/2023 08:00 AM 01/01/2023 01:00 PM FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20231231T235959;BYDAY=WE GrowNYC Food Scrap Drop-Off Madison Square Park Add to Calendar

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Jan 17 - Jun 4 | Art

“Reckoning” by Artist Shahzia Sikander

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…
America/New_York 01/17/2023 05:00 PM 06/04/2023 10:00 PM “Reckoning” by Artist Shahzia Sikander Madison Square Park Add to Calendar

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Feb 1 - May 31

“Havah…to breathe, air, life” Lunchtime Tours

A free 15-minute tour of the "Havah...to breathe, air, life" exhibition every Wednesday at noon.
America/New_York 02/01/2023 12:00 PM 02/01/2023 12:00 PM FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20230531T235959;BYDAY=WE “Havah…to breathe, air, life” Lunchtime Tours A free 15-minute tour of the Havah...to breathe, air, life exhibition every Wednesday at noon. Madison Square Park Add to Calendar

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Mar 28 | Community, Support

Party in the Park

Mark your calendars: Madison Square Park Conservancy’s Party in the Park is returning this year on March 28!
America/New_York 03/28/2023 06:00 PM 03/28/2023 09:00 PM Party in the Park Mark your calendars: Madison Square Park Conservancy’s Party in the Park is returning this year on March 28! Madison Square Park Add to Calendar

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Patterns in the Park: The Magic of Nature’s Math

A celebration of math, science, and natural phenomena. 
America/New_York 04/11/2023 02:30 PM 04/11/2023 04:30 PM Patterns in the Park: The Magic of Nature’s Math A celebration of math, science, and natural phenomena.  Madison Square Park Add to Calendar

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Garden Walk

Take an evening tour with our team of horticulture experts. We’ll stroll through the carefully cultivated park gardens and learn about all the different species…
America/New_York 04/11/2023 05:30 PM 04/11/2023 06:30 PM Garden Walk Madison Square Park Add to Calendar

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Waste Expo

Learn how to reach your zero-waste goals with interactive activities focused on reuse, donation, and recycling!
America/New_York 04/15/2023 11:00 AM 04/15/2023 02:00 PM Waste Expo Learn how to reach your zero-waste goals with interactive activities focused on reuse, donation, and recycling! Madison Square Park Add to Calendar

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Apr 17 - 30 | Horticulture

Letters to the Trees 2023

Show your love for any tree in the park by writing a handwritten letter, composing a poem, or creating a drawing.
America/New_York 04/17/2023 12:00 AM 04/30/2023 12:00 AM true Letters to the Trees 2023 Show your love for any tree in the park by writing a handwritten letter, composing a poem, or creating a drawing. Madison Square Park Add to Calendar

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Wildlife Outing

Join birding experts from NYC Audubon on this year’s first exploration of Madison Square Park. Discover why Madison Square Park is on the New York State’s…
America/New_York 04/20/2023 12:00 PM 04/20/2023 01:00 PM Wildlife Outing Madison Square Park Add to Calendar

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Apr 28 - May 1 | Sustainability

City Nature Challenge 2023

It’s time to break out your phones and use the iNaturalist app to document the park’s plants and wildlife during the 7th annual City Nature Challenge. …
America/New_York 04/28/2023 12:00 AM 05/01/2023 12:00 AM true City Nature Challenge 2023 Madison Square Park Add to Calendar

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Apr 28 | Horticulture

Forest Bathing on Arbor Day

For city dwellers, time in nature can be especially impactful. Forest Bathing – think “sunbathing” but among trees – enables a deep connection with nature, one…
America/New_York 04/28/2023 05:30 PM 04/28/2023 06:30 PM Forest Bathing on Arbor Day Madison Square Park Add to Calendar

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May 13 | Sustainability

Bird Sit-In with NYC Audubon

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with the NYC Audubon in Madison Square Park. Enjoy a morning of bird watching from your favorite park bench, and chat with birding…
America/New_York 05/13/2023 10:00 AM 05/13/2023 11:30 AM Bird Sit-In with NYC Audubon Madison Square Park Add to Calendar

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