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Madison Square Park Conservancy is responsible for the maintenance of the park’s lawns which are in the process of spring reseeding. While the grass is establishing now, visitors should expect the majority of lawns to be ready for use in late May. 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.

May 5, 2021 | Art, Press

Top Shows to See in New York During Frieze Week (The Art Newspaper)

The immersive installation, which was slated to open in June last year but was postponed until this month due to the pandemic, visualises the bleak effects of climate change. The US artist and environmental activist Maya Lin has created a “forest” of around 50 towering desiccated white-cedar trees that are planted in the oval lawn of the park to create an ominous micro-landscape that references the impact of climate change on the environment.

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