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Now Live: The 2025 MSPC Community Survey
Make you voice heard today: take the 2025 MSPC Community Survey
June 23, 2025
| Horticulture, Park
“Gardens of Renewal” Spotlight Series: Pitcher Plants
Up next in our spotlight series is our native pitcher plant, 'Sarracenia purpurea,' on display in Redbud Lawn.
May 27, 2025
| Horticulture, Park
“Gardens of Renewal” Spotlight Series: Lady Slipper
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
State of the Trees: 2025 Arbor Month Report
During this past Arbor Month, Horticulture Team completed their most recent Tree Report of Madison Square Park.
March 19, 2025
| Horticulture, Park
Welcoming Spring Blooms
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
Winter’s Hidden Gems
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Now Live: The 2024 MSPC Community Survey
Make you voice heard today: take the 2024 MSPC Community Survey
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
