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What’s Happening in the Park
June 30, 2025
| Community, Horticulture
Pride Blooms in Madison Square Park
Each year the park proudly hosts the start of the Pride Parade, and our Horticulture Manager, Gaby, wanted to reflect the joyful occasion within the flowers and foliage.
Now Live: The 2025 MSPC Community Survey
Make you voice heard today: take the 2025 MSPC Community Survey
January 10, 2025
| Community
Highlights from 2024 in Madison Square Park
Madison Square Park has been a hub of activity and excitement for generations, and 2024 was no exception!
Meet the Associate Board: Nina Vascotto
Recently, we sat down with Nina to discuss their connection to the park and why they decided to dedicate their time to the Associate Board.
Now Live: The 2024 MSPC Community Survey
Make you voice heard today: take the 2024 MSPC Community Survey
Meet Toula!
If Toula could tell the visitors of Madison Square Park one thing, she would say I hope you enjoy the park as much as I do!
Meet the Associate Board: Regina Warga
Recently, we sat down with Regina, a native New Yorker, to discuss their connection to the park and why they decided to dedicate their time to the Associate Board.
February 21, 2024
| Dogs
Meet Maizey!
Maizey is the 8-year-old Golden Retriever of Mad. Friend Rachel Craft. Discover why Maizey loves Madison Square Park!
A Conversation with Ami McKay, author of ‘The Witches Of New York’
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 Square Park.
Meet Radley!
Radley is the 4-year-old Brussels Griffon of Mad. Friends Carol “Cookie” and Mike Woltz. Discover why Radley loves Madison Square Park!
October 4, 2023
| Community
Sukkot in Madison Square Park
Our team met with Rabbi Levi Shmotkin, Director at Chabad for Young Professionals to discuss the sukkah in Madison Square Park.
July 13, 2023
| Community, Sustainability
Plastic Free July
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, donating, and more.
July 12, 2023
| Dogs
Meet Bailey
Bailey is the 2 ½-year-old Mini Australian Labradoodle of Park Friend Marisa Saccone.
July 1, 2023
| Community, Sustainability
Have a Plastic Free Park Day this July!
Before your next park day, review these tips for reducing single-use waste, and challenge your friends, family, and co-workers to make every visit plastic-free.
Art on Tour
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 nonprofit institutions — museums with campuses, sculpture parks, public gardens, and public art programs.
March 14, 2023
| Community
Bat-Lieve It or Not
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…
March 14, 2023
| Community, Horticulture
Pi Day
This spring, the horticulture team is celebrating all things math! Fibonacci was the guiding inspiration for the Geometry of Flowers exhibition. Our friend Fibonacci…
March 6, 2023
| Community
Daniel R. Garodnick, Chair of the City Planning Commission and Director of the NYC Department of City Planning
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…
March 6, 2023
| Community
Longtime Conservancy Trustee and Neighbor: Leslie Spira Lopez
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…
February 28, 2023
| Community
Party in the Park: A Longstanding Tradition
Party in the Park, a longstanding tradition, is Madison Square Park Conservancy's annual fundraiser. This event gathers friends and neighbors for a celebratory evening honoring many of our community members, longstanding supporters, and beloved artists.
February 8, 2023
| Community
Broadway Vision Plan and Worth Square Update
Mayor Adams commits to Broadway Vision Plan in "State of the City" address.
January 31, 2023
| Dogs
Meet Cooper
Meet Cooper. A 3-year-old mixed breed of Mad. Friend Jaclyn Berney.
November 29, 2022
| Community
Meet Associate Board Member Michelle Park
Meet Michelle Park, one of the Conservancy's amazing Associate Board Members whose hard work and dedication helps the park thrive.
October 18, 2022
| Community
Meet Associate Board Member Sal Taibi
Throughout the year, Madison Square Park will be highlighting some of our amazing Associate Board Members. Today we're shining a spotlight on one of our newest members, Sal Taibi.
September 20, 2022
| Community
Meet Associate Board Member Eric Liang
Throughout the year, we'll be showcasing some of our incredible Associate Board Members, whose contributions and work as park ambassadors help to ensure that the park remains clean, green, beautiful, and appreciated all year long. Today we are highlighting Eric Liang.
August 31, 2022
| Community
A Farewell from Keats Myer, Executive Director
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 the organization.
Jemmy’s Dog Run Now Open
After receiving significant improvements, Jemmy's Dog Run is now open! Bring your pup by to experience over 200 square feet of added space, more seating, additional play surfaces, and more.
Keeping Your Pups Cool This Summer
Small Door Vet is sharing some tips to keep your pups happy, healthy, and cool during the hot summer months in the park.
This is Your Park
As an independent non-profit, we rely entirely on the support of our community to keep our park clean and green for everyone to enjoy. Become a Mad. Friend, join our Art Council, or learn about other ways to give to your park today.
