News - Park — Madison Square Park Conservancy

February 4, 2026 | Horticulture, Park, Sustainability

Snow can be integral to keeping plants happy and healthy in the winter, but it also has the potential to be damaging.

January 22, 2026 | Horticulture, Park

Confronting a January landscape, many New Yorkers may rather be at home than discovering nature in our parks and gardens. Put on your scarf and mittens—the splendors of Madison Square Park Conservancy await!

December 18, 2025 | Horticulture, Park

Winter is finally upon us! This winter, the fountain was transformed using interesting conifers and winter blooming plants.

November 25, 2025 | Horticulture, Park

In our most recent MSPC Tree Report, Stephanie Lucas, Director of Horticulture and Park Operations, notes that more brown and muted colors are visible in the park this autumn than usual.

November 6, 2025 | Horticulture, Park

How we prepare for spring, starting in autumn!

October 20, 2025 | Horticulture, Park, Support, Sustainability

We had two amazing horticulture interns this summer. Let's celebrate them!

September 23, 2025 | Horticulture, Park

Reflections on our park oasis.

September 15, 2025 | Horticulture, Park

Installed during the still cold days of spring, 'Gardens of Renewal' underwent a dazzling transformation throughout the summer.

August 19, 2025 | Horticulture, Park

The Pawpaw tree, or 'Asimina triloba,' is a small understory multistemmed tree native to eastern North America.

July 22, 2025 | Horticulture, Park

This past spring, Joyce Onyenedum, NYU Assistant Professor, brought her undergraduate class to Madison Square Park to explore the fundamentals of botany in a real-world setting.

June 26, 2025 | Community, Park

Make you voice heard today: take the 2025 MSPC Community Survey

June 23, 2025 | Horticulture, Park

Up next in our spotlight series is our native pitcher plant, 'Sarracenia purpurea,' on display in Redbud Lawn.

May 27, 2025 | Horticulture, Park

If you are a regular patron of our park, you may have noticed two new installations filled with interesting plants and contemplative themes.

May 10, 2025 | Horticulture, Park

During this past Arbor Month, Horticulture Team completed their most recent Tree Report of Madison Square Park.

March 19, 2025 | Horticulture, Park

It is a collective sigh of relief to see color returning back to the gardens. Let's highlight some of our early spring flowers that you might see in March in the park.

January 21, 2025 | Horticulture, Park

Hidden beauties in the gardens give us a sense of hope that spring is just around the corner—despite the winter cold.

December 17, 2024 | Horticulture, Park

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

December 2, 2024 | Horticulture, Park

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

November 20, 2024 | Park, Sustainability

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.

October 2, 2024 | Park, Sustainability

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.

September 27, 2024 | Horticulture, Park

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

September 18, 2024 | Horticulture, Park

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

June 26, 2024 | Horticulture, Park

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

June 5, 2024 | Community, Park

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

October 31, 2023 | Community, Park

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.

Attacca Quartet, Photographer June Siegler

August 17, 2022 | Park

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.

August 10, 2022 | Park

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

August 9, 2022 | Park

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.

July 6, 2022 | Park

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

December 7, 2020 | Community, Dogs, Park

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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