Central Park Conservancy
The Central Park Conservancy is a private, nonprofit organization that manages Central Park under a contract with New York City. Since its founding in 1980 by a group of dedicated civic and philanthropic leaders, the Conservancy has invested more than $600 million toward the restoration and enhancement of Central Park and is considered a model for urban park management worldwide. With contributions from Park-area residents, corporations and foundations, the Conservancy provides 85 percent of the Park’s $42.4 million annual Parkwide expense budget and is responsible for all basic care of the 843-acre Park.
Read more about Central Park Conservancy: History, Relationship With The City of New York, Park Maintenance and Visitor Programs
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