City Parks Foundation
Non-profit OrganizationsNew York, United States201-500 Employees
City Parks Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in New York City that operates public park programs across the five boroughs. Its mission centers on transforming parks into vibrant urban spaces through arts, environmental education, sports, and community-building initiatives, with the aim of supporting thriving communities. The foundation hosts free, outdoor performing arts through SummerStage and operates related programming like the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre and PuppetMobile, while also managing Partnerships for Parks in collaboration with NYC Parks to empower local leaders in park transformation. Additionally, CPF connects urban youth with nature via experiential learning in parks, forests, coastal areas, and gardens, and provides free athletic instruction and activities in sports such as golf, tennis, track and field, soccer, and fitness, including year-round coaching and pro events. Recent developments include partnerships and events tied to fundraising and program expansion, reflecting ongoing collaboration with local entities and supporters to broaden access to park programs. CPF serves a broad urban audience in need of cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities within public parks.