Dear Friend of the Park,

Even the short, dark days of winter have their own special charm in Central Park. It’s a time for running on the Reservoir Path as the sky turns pink -- walking with steaming hot coffee on a cold New York morning -- enjoying the Mall in the crisp evening air as silvery lamps light up the landscape.

I’m reminded every year how lucky we all are to have Central Park in the middle of this city because when I’m in the Park, it’s the beauty and not the cold which takes my breath away. 

"Snow on the Mall" by Lucie Josma @missjetsetter

I know you agree with me, because I’m lucky enough to see our beloved Park through your eyes with every picture posted and shared on the internet. And there are plenty of them! I'm proud to say that Central Park is the 3rd most-photographed place in the entire world -- thanks in no small part to the Conservancy staff who are out there taking care of the Park every day of the year!

So as we move into the winter holidays, here’s what I’m celebrating: the beauty that you and I and 42 million other people see in the Park every day of the year.

"Snowy Bow Bridge" by Jeff Silberman @jssilberman

From winter wandering across Bow Bridge watching the ice form and the snow fall -

"Obelisk and Magnolias" by Todd Hofacker @toddhofacker

To breathing in magnolia-scented air on a warm spring day -

"Cotton Candy Sheep Meadow" by Mike Gutkin @mc_gutty

To the quiet joy of a summer sunset on Sheep Meadow -

"Boating on the Lake" by Mat Rick @matrickphoto

To the laughing couples and families boating on the Lake in autumn -

"Central Park in Fall" by Calder Wilson @calderwilson

Thank you, , for letting us see our beloved Park through your eyes.

 It’s your love and support for Central Park and for the Conservancy that keep the Park beautiful in every season of the year. 

Happy Holidays!

 
Douglas Blonsky 
President & CEO, Central Park Conservancy 
 and Central Park Administrator

P.S. A huge part of that support comes in December -- and, if you choose to donate before December 31st, your gift to the Conservancy will be DOUBLED.