Nature is a fundamental right of every New Yorker.
We partner with local communities, public agencies, and the private sector to acquire, create, maintain, and program public open space throughout New York City.
About UsWe partner with local communities, public agencies, and the private sector to acquire, create, maintain, and program public open space throughout New York City.
About UsNYRP cares for community gardens and parks citywide. We support communities in activating these green spaces year-round through urban agriculture and public programs including live performances, food distributions, and other neighborhood-centered activities.
Find a Garden or ParkNYRP’s expert staff educates and assists city growers according to best urban agriculture practices.
NYRP collaborated with USDA-NRCS to chart the first-ever map of Manhattan’s coastal soils.
We run the largest urban effort to return the near-extinct American chestnut to North American forests.
Since our founding in 1995 by Bette Midler, we have renovated gardens, restored parks, planted trees, educated students, and forged partnerships to transform the City’s landscape.
Learn how to connect with a New York Restoration Project green space near you.
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