Conservatory Garden

Spot numerous species of trees on this beautiful walk up the east side to Conservatory Garden.

Each fall, many of Central Park’s roughly 18,000 trees transform into golden shades of yellow, orange, red, and more.

Take a behind-the-scenes tour with Conservatory Garden staff as we explore this urban gem.

The Greensward Circle—the Central Park Conservancy’s network of young professionals—presents the 15th annual summer benefit, Evening in the Garden.

Visit these must-see spots in the Park this summer to find picturesque blooms.

Every acre of the Park was meticulously designed and built as part of a larger composition, created through the practice that would come to be known as "landscape architecture."

In appreciation of this photogenic time of year, we asked a Conservancy arborist what trees you should look for this autumn and where to find them.

In honor of the Harlem Meer Performance Festival’s 30th anniversary, we’re looking back at its start as well as what’s to come at the Harlem Meer.

The colorful display of tulips and daffodils is made possible every year by months of thoughtful planning, design, and planting by the Central Park Conservancy’s gardening team.

The Conservancy’s recent launch of the Climate Lab is the next step in our mission to care for this Park forever—especially through the unknowns of the climate crisis. We spoke with Michelle Mueller Gamez, our new Manager of Climate Change Research, to learn more.

Discover what Park features and destinations the Central Park Conservancy is improving this fall.

Central Park is integral to many people’s lives, and we're talking to some of them to get to know the people behind the people’s Park. Meet Martha and Serena, whose relationship is deeply entwined with this vibrant greenspace.

Snowy scenes from the 1980s and 1990s are some of the Central Park Conservancy's recently digitized images.

In the 1980s, the Conservancy turned its attention to the Harlem Meer and went on to address the needs of Central Park’s north end over the next four decades. Throughout all of this work, the communities surrounding the Park have been vital partners in the care and maintenance of their backyard.

After decades of enjoyment and care, the crabapple trees in Central Park’s Conservatory Garden have come to the end of their lifespans and must be replaced. For years, our team has been diligently planning for their replacement as part of an in-depth restoration of the Garden. Discover the journey of Conservancy experts to grow, select, and plant 44 new trees and preserve the Garden’s longevity.