Get Involved
The Friends of Washington Market Park is led by a 20-member Board of Directors who meet monthly to plan programs and events in the park, raise funds to support new park initiatives and oversee park improvements.
Join us
If you are interested in joining the Friends, or simply volunteering at one of our events, please send an email to info@washingtonmarketpark.org. We need creative and energetic Tribeca residents to join our efforts to make Washington Market Park one of the city’s most loved green spaces.
Tennis… courts@washingtonmarketpark.org
Gazebo Reservations… gazebo@washingtonmarketpark.org
Community Garden… garden@washingtonmarketpark.org
General Questions… info@washingtonmarketpark.org
If you would like to contribute toward activities, beautification projects or events, please click the button below. For information on sponsoring specific events, please email info@washingtonmarketpark.org. Make your mark on the park!
Events produced by the Friends of Washington Market Park include:
- The Annual Halloween Party and Costume Parade
- The Summer Family Concert Series
- Lady Bug Day
- Christmas celebration
- Fall and Spring It’s My Park Days
- Free Tennis clinics for children
Contribute!
The Friends of Washington Market Park is a non-profit neighborhood organization that produces fun, free public events in the park and supports park restoration and improvements. We are supported by the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation as well as private donations.
Opportunities exist for private citizens and corporations to enhance an event, beautify the park, or support community programs. Contributions are fully tax-deductible and may be made as tributes, dedications or anonymously.
Park Beautification
Grass for the park lawn: $20,000 annually
Sponsor a flower bed: $75-$3,000
Sponsor a tree: $100-$5,000
Community Programs
Ladybugs and crafts for Ladybug Day: $1000
Free Tennis Clinics for Children: $200 per session
Community Events
Summer Concert Series
Entertainment: $1000-$3000, per event
Sound engineer: $750, per event
Halloween Entertainment: $2000-$3000
Candy and crafts: $1000
Arcade Games: $500-1000
Hay Maze: $2,000
Holiday Chorus: $400