Madison Square Park Conservancy Honors Danny Meyer & Lynden B. Miller

(New York, NY) On Tuesday, April 2, Madison Square Park Conservancy will host its annual fundraising gala, Party in the Park, celebrating the contributions of Madison Square Park stewards Danny Meyer and Lynden B. Miller. A unique event set in the park, the evening promises to be an unforgettable celebration of this urban oasis that our honorees helped create.

Event Details:

• Date: April 2, 2024
• Time: 6 PM
• Location: The Oval Lawn in Madison Square Park

Tickets are available now, with all proceeds supporting Madison Square Park Conservancy, the organization that raises 100% of the funds to maintain and program this public park.

Danny Meyer, founder of Shake Shack and Union Square Hospitality Group, not only spearheaded the $11 million transformation of the then-decrepit Madison Square Park in the late 1990s, he also helped create the Conservancy in 2003 to ensure that the park would be one of the best in the city. He tapped fellow honoree Lynden B. Miller, author and renowned public garden designer, to design and restore Madison Square Park's gardens and landscape.

“Without the contributions of Danny and Lynden, the Madison Square Park we know and love today — with its lush lawns, nationally recognized plant collections, and the OG Shake Shack — simply would not exist,” said Holly Leicht, Executive Director of the Conservancy. “And while we are honoring them for their part in shaping the history of Madison Square Park, they are equally deserving for the mark they’ve made on New York City as a whole. They are both icons in the pantheon of distinguished New Yorkers who have made this city a better place.”

Event Highlights:

• Cocktail Reception: Featuring signature drinks and delectable hors d'oeuvres
• Gourmet Dining: A three-course dinner prepared by chefs from Union Square Hospitality Group restaurants
• Award Ceremony: A special tribute to Danny Meyer and Lynden B. Miller, recognizing their remarkable contributions to our community and Madison Square Park
• Auction: An auction of specialty items and unique experiential packages generously donated in support of the Conservancy

About Madison Square Park Conservancy:

Madison Square Park Conservancy is the not-for-profit organization that raises 100% of the funds to maintain and program Madison Square Park, a 6.2-acre public green space in the heart of Manhattan. As stewards of the park and Manhattan’s only arboretum, the Conservancy engages visitors through beautiful gardens, visionary public art, inviting amenities, and thought-provoking programming.