Our Mission

The Downing Park Conservancy’s mission is to preserve Downing Park's rich history and natural beauty, fostering a serene environment in the heart of Newburgh. Through land stewardship, space activation, and park advocacy we work to ensure that Downing Park is a source of pride and inspiration for all residents and visitors.

Park clean up tomorrow at 6:30! Meet at the Shelter House. #downingparknewburgh #olmsted #optoutside
Free music in the park this Saturday! Join us and @themoonshells @average.joey0 and the Mississippi Travelers for an afternoon in Downing Park #freemusic #olmsted #downingparknewburgh #hudsonvalleyny
Help us reach our fundraising goal! Join us on September 20 and enter the raffle to win prizes from @mohonkmountainhouse @thenewburghpottery @airbnb @orchardvalleycrossfit @newburghyogashala @devittsnursery @chef_maggie_nbny @newburghbrewing LINK IN
Join us this Friday in the park for a free movie to learn more about Frederick Law Olmsted, the designer of our beloved Downing Park! 🌳 Bring a blanket or chair!
The National Olmsted Conference is coming to Newburgh! Join us Sept 14-15 and use discount code local50. Visit @olmstednetwork for more info.
Help us reach our goal! Our 2024 Downing Park Fundraiser includes a great collection of items for auction and raffle from local business available for bidding on our fundraising website. Link in Bio* We invite you to join us for a night of celebrati
The National Olmsted Conference is coming to Newburgh in September! Join us to learn more about Olmsted's legacy and highlight Downing Park on September 14. Discount code is Local50. Visit @olmstednetwork for tickets. #olmsted #olmstednetwork #downin
Join us for an evening of food and drinks in Downing Park to support the maintenance and programming of the park. Enter the raffle and the silent auction to win prizes from local businesses like @mohonkmountainhouse @thenewburghpottery @orchardvalley
Join us next week on July 10 at 6:00 at the Calvary Church to talk about what's coming up in Downing Park! #olmsted #downingpark #newburghny #hudsonvalley
Saturday, July 6th is a big day for Arts in the Park! Join @chapmansteamerarts -- 1-3pm: What makes your dream city? Shapes of the City is a participatory art project in which participants are invited to share what would make their dream city. Join
Calling artists of all ages! @olmstednetwork needs your help to create a bag for their upcoming conference in Newburgh. Submit by July 29 to info@olmsted.org and win $200! #newburgh #newburghny #hudsonvalley #olmsted
Check back in a couple of weeks! We'll be back for clean ups soon.

 

 

"A park is not simply a place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city; it is a sanctuary for the human spirit."

— Frederick Law Olmsted

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123 Carpenter Avenue
Newburgh, NY 12550

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365 days a year from dawn to dusk