Greensward Celebration

On April 28, 1858, the Board of Commissioners of Central Park chose the Greensward plan submitted by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux for the design of America’s first major urban public park.

Today, Olmsted and Vaux are considered to be the founders of the profession of landscape architecture in America.This spring, the Central Park Conservancy and the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation are planning a series of public events and activities to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the design for Central Park, one of America’s most important works of art and a treasured New York landmark.

Commemorative events and activities include:

Creating Central Park panel discussion at The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Saturday, April 26, 2:30 p.m.

Celebrating Greensward exhibition in the Arsenal: April 23 through June 19

Behind the Scenes free walking tours of Central Park, led by Central Park Conservancy staff: Sunday, April 27, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.