Mission Statement
In partnership with the City of New York and the community, the Prospect Park Alliance restores, develops, and operates Prospect Park for the enjoyment of all by caring for the natural environment, preserving historic design, and serving the public through facilities and programs. 

Thanks to the work of the Alliance, today's Prospect Park is better than ever. Join us today!

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The Alliance was formed in 1987 to restore the Park after years of budget cuts and a steady deterioration of both its natural areas and usage. By supplementing the Park’s basic operating budget with private funds, the Alliance has initiated a large array of capital projects and community programs. The Alliance has boosted public awareness of the crucial role parks play in the urban environment, while gaining support from donors and volunteers for the restoration projects that have brought Prospect Park back to prominence.

The Alliance has not only been active in the restoration of Prospect Park’s physical well-being, but also its transformation into an important cultural institution. It was instrumental in the restoration of the 1912 Carousel, the transformation of Lefferts Historic House into the first children’s historic house museum in the United States, the renovation of the Park’s playgrounds, and the capital campaign to save Brooklyn’s only forest - a restoration of 150 acres of ailing woodlands in the Park’s Ravine. The Alliance formed a trailblazing partnership with the National Audubon Society that resulted in the nation’s first urban Audubon Center, which opened in 2002 at the Park’s historic Boathouse. Recent successful projects include the renovation of Bailey Fountain in Grand Army Plaza, the complete reconstruction of the 40-acre Parade Ground, and a brand new Tennis Center. The planning process is now underway to replace the Park’s beloved Wollman Rink with a new Lakeside Center.

The Alliance’s efforts combined with the support of many business partners, private donors, and Alliance members, have increased use of the Park by 300%, while making critical improvements to its fragile ecosystem and preserving its historic and architectural treasures.

2007 Annual Report  9.32 MB (You’ll need Adobe Acrobat Reader.)
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