Madison Square Park Conservancy 2025 Community Survey

Madison Square Park Conservancy (MSPC) is the nonprofit entrusted by the City of New York to operate Madison Square Park. Our mission is to conserve, maintain, and program this ever-evolving historic green space, including raising 100% of the park’s operating budget. Our dedicated team takes great pride in caring for and shaping an urban oasis for all to enjoy.

We love hearing from the people who use the park, so please fill out our annual user survey. It will only take a few minutes of your time. Your feedback will impact future plans for our park. Thank you for participating!

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* 1. What best describes your connection to Madison Square Park? (Please check all that apply)

I live nearby

I work nearby

I go to school nearby

I'm involved with the park (volunteer, committee member, etc.)

I’m not a frequent visitor

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Which of the following best describes where you live?

Adjacent to Madison Square Park

Within a 10-minute walk of Madison Square Park

Manhattan, but further than a 10-minute walk from the park

NYC outer borough

Not in NYC

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* 3. Please select the top three reasons you visit Madison Square Park

Relaxing/socializing

Shake Shack/eating

Art exhibitions

Exercise

Public programs (concerts, tours, special events)

Nature/gardens

Lawns

Dog run

Playground

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Please check the boxes next to the statements about Madison Square Park that you knew before taking this survey

Madison Square Park is a New York City public park.

Madison Square Park Conservancy is the nonprofit created to fund and operate the park on behalf of the City of New York.

Madison Square Park Conservancy raises 100% of the park’s operating budget.

Madison Square Park is the only arboretum in Manhattan.

Madison Square Park is an American Public Garden with certified plant collections.

Every art exhibition in Madison Square Park is new art commissioned specifically for the park.

Madison Square Park is home to the original Shake Shack.

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* 5. Please select the top three types of free park programming you are most likely to participate in

Wildlife tours/bird-watching

History tours

Garden/horticulture/tree programs (e.g., tours, workshops, panel discussions)

Sustainability/reuse events (e.g., Stop ‘n Swap, e-waste, document shredding, book swap)

Pet-related events

Cultural events (e.g., dance performances, classical concerts)

Wellness events (e.g., tai chi, meditation, forest bathing)

Art programs (e.g., exhibition tours, panel discussions)

Kids’ programming (e.g., arts and crafts, storytime, kids’ concerts)

Other (please specify)

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* 6. When would you be most likely to attend a public program in Madison Square Park?

	9-11AM	11AM-1PM	1-3PM	3-5PM	5-7PM
Monday	Monday 9-11AM	Monday 11AM-1PM	Monday 1-3PM	Monday 3-5PM	Monday 5-7PM
Tuesday	Tuesday 9-11AM	Tuesday 11AM-1PM	Tuesday 1-3PM	Tuesday 3-5PM	Tuesday 5-7PM
Wednesday	Wednesday 9-11AM	Wednesday 11AM-1PM	Wednesday 1-3PM	Wednesday 3-5PM	Wednesday 5-7PM
Thursday	Thursday 9-11AM	Thursday 11AM-1PM	Thursday 1-3PM	Thursday 3-5PM	Thursday 5-7PM
Friday	Friday 9-11AM	Friday 11AM-1PM	Friday 1-3PM	Friday 3-5PM	Friday 5-7PM
Saturday	Saturday 9-11AM	Saturday 11AM-1PM	Saturday 1-3PM	Saturday 3-5PM	Saturday 5-7PM
Sunday	Sunday 9-11AM	Sunday 11AM-1PM	Sunday 1-3PM	Sunday 3-5PM	Sunday 5-7PM

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* 7. Which of the following fundraising events have you attended in the past three years, if any? (Please check all that apply)

Party in the Park (in-park gala)

Taste of Asia

Other in-park tasting event fundraisers (e.g., Celebrate Big Apple Barbecue)

Offsite fundraisers (e.g., Texas Toast, Manhattan Mix-Off)

None of the above

If none of the above, please let us know why not

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* 8. Please select the top three ways you receive information about Madison Square Park

Park dedicated signboards (usually at Reflecting Pool and South Fountain)

Park kiosks / chalkboards (at three entrances)

Monthly Bench Hours with MSPC staff or other tabling events in the park

Social media (Instagram and Facebook)

MSPC weekly e-newsletter

Other MSPC emails (e.g., Mad. Friends, Art Council, etc.)

MSPC website

I don’t receive information about the park.

Other (please specify)

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* 9. How are you involved with Madison Square Park Conservancy? (Please check all that apply)

Mad. Friends member

Art Council member

Horticulture volunteer

Individual donor

Corporate volunteer (through my employer)

I’m not involved

Other (please specify)

Please tell us a little more about yourself if you’re comfortable doing so.

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* 10. Your age:

Under 18

18-24

25-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-64

65 or above

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* 11. Your gender:

Female

Male

Transgender

Non-binary/non-conforming

I prefer not to answer

I prefer to self-describe:

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* 12. Your race and ethnicity (Please check all that apply):

White

Black

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Hispanic or Latino/Latina

I prefer not to answer

Other (please specify):

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* 13. Your household income:

Under $50,000

$50,000 to $99,999

$100,000 to $199,999

$200,000 or more

Not Sure

I prefer not to answer

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* 14. How did you complete this survey?

MSPC e-newsletter

MSPC social media

Kiosk / chalkboard QR code in Madison Square Park

Someone approached me in the park

Other (please specify)

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* 15. What’s your favorite thing about Madison Square Park?

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* 16. Is there anything else you would like us to know?

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* 17. Have you ever donated to Madison Square Park Conservancy?

Yes

Not Sure

If you answered No, what would motivate you to give back to Madison Square Park? What could Madison Square Park Conservancy do to inspire you to support?

Please select DONE below and thank you for participating in our 2024 Community Survey! We hope to see you in the park soon.