Restoration

Preserving New York City's urban oasis
Artists rendering of the redesigned facility
Featured Project

The New Harlem Meer Center

We are rebuilding the former Lasker Rink and Pool to better integrate the facility into the landscape, offer new and enhanced outdoor activities, and increase access for communities around the north end of Central Park.

A view of the perimeter in summer, with pedestrians in the distance, one of them sitting on a park bench.
Featured Project

Park Perimeter Restoration

A beautiful, tree-lined six-mile perimeter rings Central Park. Characterized by its hexagonal asphalt pavers and granite blocks laid out in intricate patterns, the perimeter was first paved in the 1930s and 1940s—and most of it hasn’t been restored since.

A view of the Garden seen through the arch of the pergola.
Featured Project

Restoration of the Conservatory Garden

Our restoration of the Conservatory Garden will focus on its hardscapes, architectural features, and utilities—almost all original to the Garden’s 1937 construction.

Front entrance of North Meadow Recreation Center
Featured Project

North Meadow Center Reconstruction

The Conservancy is in the process of planning a much-needed renovation of the park facility at the North Meadow.

Historic rendering of a rustic structure in the Park
Featured Project

Reconstruction of the Ramble's Rustic Structures

The next phase of our work to restore the Ramble will be the reconstruction of open-air shelters that once existed at high points in the landscape.

The New Harlem Meer Center

We are rebuilding the former Lasker Rink and Pool to better integrate the facility into the landscape, offer new and enhanced outdoor activities, and increase access for communities around the north end of Central Park.

View Project

Park Perimeter Restoration

A beautiful, tree-lined six-mile perimeter rings Central Park. Characterized by its hexagonal asphalt pavers and granite blocks laid out in intricate patterns, the perimeter was first paved in the 1930s and 1940s—and most of it hasn’t been restored since.

View Project

Restoration of the Conservatory Garden

Our restoration of the Conservatory Garden will focus on its hardscapes, architectural features, and utilities—almost all original to the Garden’s 1937 construction.

View Project

North Meadow Center Reconstruction

The Conservancy is in the process of planning a much-needed renovation of the park facility at the North Meadow.

View Project

Reconstruction of the Ramble's Rustic Structures

The next phase of our work to restore the Ramble will be the reconstruction of open-air shelters that once existed at high points in the landscape.

View Project

Like any living thing, Central Park is constantly changing. The Conservancy is committed to ensuring that this evolution is thoughtful—both considerate of today’s visitors and true to the Park’s original purpose—while tending to all details of the Park’s maintenance and restoration.