For over 100 years, New Yorkers for Parks (NY4P) has protected and promoted parks and open space across New York City. Today we are the only independent non-profit organization championing equitable open space for all New Yorkers.

NY4P conducts research and develops tangible policy recommendations on park development and management, and advocates for systemic change. Leading the Play Fair Coalition of over 300 organizations, NY4P drives both immediate actions and long-term policies that protect and enhance the city’s existing and future network of parks, and informs and supports communities so they can advocate for their open space needs.

To support our efforts, NY4P builds and maintains strategic partnerships with government officials and agencies, local parks groups and conservancies, academic institutions, and other key stakeholders in the public and private sectors.