The Conservancy
Mission & Vision
The Washington Square Park Conservancy, in partnership with NYC Parks, enhances and preserves a vibrant community green space in the heart of New York City for all who are drawn to its iconic grounds.
We envision a thriving, well-cared for park that reflects its enduring history while serving as a modern cultural crossroads and gathering space for a diverse community.
Board of Directors
Quinton Farrar, Chairman
Kyung Choi Bordes, President
Justine Leguizamo, Vice President
Gwen Evans, Treasurer
Mark Doerr, Secretary
Adrian Benepe
Veronica Bulgari
Lydia Carlston
Elizabeth Ely
Marianne Engle
Douglas Evans
Daniel Gerschel
Conor Grimes
Will King
Arlene Peralta-Avila
Daisy Prince
Brian Sawyer
John Van Name
Shannon Wu
Susi Wunsch
Alexandra Yudkoff
NYC Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura, Parks Representative
Acting NYC Parks Manhattan Borough Commissioner Ralph Musolino, Parks Representative
New York City Councilmember Harvey Epstein District 2, Ex Officio
Manhattan Community Board 2 Chair Valerie De La Rosa Ex Officio
Washington Square Park is the crown jewel of lower Manhattan.
Quinton Farrar
Staff
Careers
We currently do not have any open positions at the Washington Square Park Conservancy. To get involved with the Conservancy as a volunteer, please click here.
Contact Us
General Inquiries: hello@washingtonsqpark.org
Press Inquiries: media@washingtonsqpark.org
Dog Run Inquiries: dogruns@washingtonsqpark.org
41 East 11th Street, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10003
Social Media
Facebook: Washington Square Park Conservancy
Instagram: @wspconservancy
TikTok: @washingtonsqpk
Unlike many parks that feel quiet and reserved, Washington Square Park feels alive. On any given day you may see street musicians performing, chess games happening in the plaza, families relaxing under the trees, and groups gathering around the fountain... That mix of daily routine and city energy is what makes the park feel authentically New York.
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Financials & Reports
Washington Square Park Conservancy By-Laws (PDF)
Washington Square Park Conservancy 2025 990 (PDF)
Washington Square Park Conservancy 2024 990 (PDF)
Washington Square Park Conservancy 2023 990 (PDF)
Washington Square Park Conservancy 2022 990 (PDF)