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December 17, 2024 | Horticulture, Park

Meet the Trees: Umbrella Pine

Madison Square Park plays host to many ancient trees, and we have just added one more specimen to the list.

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December 2, 2024 | Horticulture, Park

Camellias in Madison Square Park

Just when we thought New York was entering into the dark, cold glum of winter, Madison Square Park’s camellias begin to bloom.

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November 20, 2024 | Park, Sustainability

Climate Change in NYC Parks

Madison Square Park received no rainfall during the entire month of October 2024 - far below New York City’s monthly October average of 4 inches.

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October 2, 2024 | Park, Sustainability

One Year of Big Bellies in Madison Square Park

Over the past year, you may have taken note of our new solar-operated (and rodent proof!) Big Belly waste systems here in Madison Square Park.

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September 27, 2024 | Horticulture, Park

Dive into our Reflecting Pool Aquatic Garden

One of our favorite places in the park is the Reflecting Pool, where the aquatic garden features three varieties of hardy water lilies.

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September 18, 2024 | Horticulture, Park

Meet the MSPC Team: Michael

Meet Michael, Horticulture and Turfcare Associate at Madison Square Park who recently joined the MSPC team after building a career in landscaping and horticulture.

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June 26, 2024 | Horticulture, Park

Summer Blooms in Madison Square Park

This summer, visitors to Madison Square Park can experience over 2,000 custom-grown flowers blooming around park monuments and water features.

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June 5, 2024 | Community, Park

Now Live: The 2024 MSPC Community Survey

Make you voice heard today: take the 2024 MSPC Community Survey

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October 31, 2023 | Community, 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.

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August 17, 2022 | Park

School of Visual Arts Photography Partnership

The Conservancy partners with photography students from the School of Visual Arts to capture images of our diverse programming. Learn more and explore some of their amazing photographs.

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August 10, 2022 | Park

New York’s Madison Square Park Conservancy Names Holly Leicht as New Executive Director (Archinect)

Archinect coverage of the recent appointment of Holly Leicht as the Conservancy's new Executive Director.

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August 9, 2022 | Park

Introducing Our New Executive Director Holly Leicht

Madison Square Park Conservancy is excited to announce that Holly Leicht will be our next Executive Director. Learn more about Holly and the experience she'll be bringing to the role.

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July 6, 2022 | Park

Park Pavement Reconstruction

The NYC Department of Parks and Recreation will be reconstructing Madison Square Park's pavers through June 2023, making them safer for all parkgoers.

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December 7, 2020 | Community, Dogs, Park

More Puppies, More Space

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…

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November 23, 2020 | Horticulture, Park

Leaving the Leaves

Traditional urban horticulture once saw fallen leaves as an unsightly place where harmful fungi, pests, and other nuisances would reside. Today, we understand that…

January 5, 2017 | Park

Worth Square Project

BackgroundThe Flatiron Public Plazas and Worth Square expansion was implemented in August of 2008 as temporary spaces, stretching from 22nd Street to 25th Street…

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August 8, 2014 | Park, Support

History of the New York Life Building

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…

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August 1, 2014 | Park

History of Madison Square Garden

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…

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