Madison Square Park: The Gilded Age, Before, & Beyond

Madison Square Park Conservancy is the nonprofit entrusted by the City of New York to operate Madison Square Park, a 6.2-acre public space in the heart of Manhattan. Our mission is to conserve, maintain, and program this ever-evolving historic green space, including raising 100% of the park’s operating budget. Our dedicated team takes great pride in caring for and shaping an urban oasis for all to enjoy.Anchoring a diverse and vibrant live-work community, Madison Square Park is both an intimate neighborhood park and an international destination for 60,000 daily visitors. A public space since 1686, the park has been a gathering place for people from all walks of life for centuries. Today, it is also a public garden, urban forest, wildlife habitat, public art exhibition space, a haven for children and pets to play, and one of New York City’s most transcendent and welcoming places.

Madison Square Park Conservancy

Join Executive Director Holly Leicht to explore the colorful history of Madison Square Park and the surrounding neighborhood.

Madison Square Park

From pre-colonial times to today, the park has been at the center of social, cultural and political happenings in New York City. Look forward to tidbits about local figures, fun facts and light exercise as we journey to the past throughout the park. Free and open to the public, no tickets are required. We encourage registration to receive event updates.Tour meets at the north west corner of the park at 5th Ave and 26th Street. Please consider a donation to Madison Square Park Conservancy so that we can continue to offer free programs and maintain the park throughout the year. <a href="https://madisonsquarepark.org/support/donate-main/" title="https://madisonsquarepark.org/support/donate-main/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Donate here</a>.

Madison Square Park: The Gilded Age, Before, & Beyond

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