named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Clean Team
Dedicated volunteers who help keep the park clean by collecting litter, removing graffiti, and scraping off stickers on a regular schedule
Community Arts Grant Program
Provides financial support to community organizations and local arts groups offering free cultural programming in the park
Community Clean Ups
Monthly drop-in volunteer events on Saturdays and Third Thursdays focusing on weeding, raking, mulching, and planting
Greeter/Guides – Washington Square Park Docents
Volunteers who greet park visitors, answer questions, and may lead tours about park history, horticulture, and events
Photography Volunteers
Volunteer photographers who capture images of the park and events for promotional and archival use
Washington Square Waterers
Volunteers who commit to watering young trees weekly to ensure they thrive in the park environment
Wednesday Weeders
Volunteer gardening program for experienced gardeners who maintain garden beds, remove weeds, and assist with planting
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 2 activities
- Host annual Dog Halloween eventOrganizes and hosts an annual Dog Halloween event each October in Washington Square Park.
- Organize seasonal cultural and recreational programsOrganizes seasonal cultural and recreational programs for all ages during the warmer months in Washington Square Park, including events and activities that engage diverse community members.
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Urban Park and Public Space Conservation 2 activities
- Lead park capital improvements and renovationsCompleted a multi-phase renovation of Washington Square Park by June 10, 2014, including reconstruction of the central fountain and plaza, expanded lawns and planting beds, new benches and lighting, conservation of the Alexander Holley Monument, repaved paths, enhanced playground, stage, petanque courts, chess plaza, sitting areas, landscaping, fencing, a new park house, comfort station, and a large dog run.
- Support horticultural and park improvement suppliesPurchases plant materials, fencing, tools, and other supplies to support horticulture and infrastructure improvements in Washington Square Park.
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Performing Arts Production Support 1 activity
- Fund community arts programming in the parkProvides financial support through the Community Arts Program to community organizations and local arts groups to deliver free cultural programming in Washington Square Park.
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Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
- Fund park horticulture and maintenance staff through grants to NYC ParksProvides financial support to NYC Parks to fund three full-time and five seasonal maintenance staff, two full-time gardeners, and the Children’s Activities Coordinator, supporting litter and graffiti removal, horticultural planning, volunteer coordination, and supervised play activities in Washington Square Park.
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Municipal and Community General Support 1 activity
- Fund park safety and enforcement through grants to NYC ParksProvides a grant to NYC Parks for five full-time and one seasonal Parks Enforcement Patrol officers to support safety and enforcement in Washington Square Park.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Organize volunteer programs for park maintenance and engagementOrganizes and supports a range of volunteer programs including monthly clean-up events (Saturday and Thursday), the Clean Team, Wednesday Weeder, Washington Square Waterers, Parktographers (volunteer photographers), and Greeter/Guide programs to support park maintenance, beautification, documentation, and public engagement.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operate and maintain off-leash dog runs in Washington Square ParkOperates and maintains two designated off-leash dog runs in Washington Square Park—one for dogs of all sizes and one specifically for small dogs (25 pounds and under)—open daily from 6 AM to 12 AM. Performs biannual maintenance including tilling and deodorizing gravel surfaces.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2K
Contributions & grants$2K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$39K
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balance sheet
Total assets$0
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Net assets$0
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -91.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- ROBERTA BAYLEY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- NYC Parks Government — Collaborated on the 2014 renovation of Washington Square Park, with Landscape Architect George Vellonakis leading the design.
- NYC Parks Government — Receives grants from the Washington Square Park Conservancy to fund gardening, maintenance, Parks Enforcement Patrol, and children's programming in Washington Square Park.
- NYC Parks Partner — Collaborates with NYC Parks staff on maintenance and horticulture through volunteer programs.
- New York City Parks Department Government — The Washington Square Park Conservancy is an affiliate organization of the New York City Parks Department.
- Washington Square Park Conservancy Partner — Partners with the Washington Square Park Dog Run Association to manage dog run supplies, volunteer coordination, events, and maintenance.
- Washington Square Park Dog Run Association Inc Partner — Collaborates on park stewardship and programming within Washington Square Park.
strategies · 1
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Driven Stewardship Modelmethodology: community_driven_stewardshipBy engaging community volunteers and diverse groups in the maintenance and programming of the dog run, the organization fosters inclusive ownership and sustained stewardship, because collective participation increases accountability, consistency, and cultural relevance of park management.