2019: 30 YEARS OF TRANSFORMING PARKS As we close out our 30th anniversary, we celebrate another year of momentous work in communities across New York City. This year we helped 11,500 kids and over 1,000 seniors stay active through free sports programs; offered science-based environmental education programs to over 5,000 elementary and middle school students; reached 213,000 audiences through SummerStage, the PuppetMobile and the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre; and supported more than 24,000 neighborhood volunteers advocating for their local parks. If you are inspired by our work, or are still looking for that perfect gift on your holiday shopping list, please consider donating today.  There are so many ways to support us! Join today or give the gift of a SummerStage membership. Get the VIP experience to nearly 90 performances in our newly-renovated SummerStage venue in Central Par and in neighborhood parks across the city.  Through Amazon Smile, you can select City Parks Foundation as your charity when shopping. Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase directly to us. Patagonia will match all donations through the end of the year their Action Works Program. Just donate directly on our Action Works page to double your impact.  Visit our online SummerShop to pick up a gift for that music fan in your life. At our store, you can purchase commemorative SummerStage 2019 season merchandise - tote bags, hats, shirts & more- while helping to support our free arts programs. Looking to splurge on a unique gift this season? Become a part of SummerStage by naming a seat after the special SummerStage fan on your list. Pay tribute to a loved one or a major life event at our Central Park flagship venue. Be recognized by the festival you love with a custom plaque in our Stage Right Terrace seating area - the best seats in the house! Ask friends to give back in lieu of gifts and create a fundraiser on Facebook benefiting City Parks Foundation. You can also have donations made in your name directly on our website. Follow our 30 reasons to give social media campaign this holiday season to learn more about the work we do in local communities across New York City. DONATE NOW CATCH YETI, SET, SNOW! AT THE SWEDISH COTTAGE, FEATURING PUPPET MAKING WORKSHOPS  Yeti, Set, Snow! – an original story and marionette show produced by City Parks Foundation – has been captivating audiences this winter at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park. Bring family and friends together for the magical winter adventure of Yeti, Set, Snow! and join our puppet making workshops before select shows, too! Yeti, Set, Snow! tells the story of a young girl named Widget, and her friend, Twig, who encounter a yeti named Pascetti and a cat, Tinsel Kitty, on the first snow day. Pascetti, who lives on a mountaintop nearby, dislikes the snow. Through songs and outdoor activities, Pascetti learns not only that snow can be fun, but also that friendship is important. After select shows, kids can build felt hand and finger puppets of beloved characters from the show – Pascetti the Yeti and Tinsel Kitty. The workshop is $10 per participating child and includes instruction and materials to build one felt hand puppet and one felt finger puppet.  Upcoming workshop dates include 12/20, 1/4/20, 1/18, 2/1 and 2/15. BUY TICKETS IT'S MY PARK PHOTO CONTEST As we gear up for Partnerships for Parks' 25th anniversary celebration in 2020, we're expanding our annual It’s My Park photo contest to highlight the transformation that occurs when communities care for their local parks. There are three categories to enter: Throwback, Beginnings, and Then & Now. One winner will be selected per category. Review the guidelines and enter to win here or on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Winning photos will be displayed at the It’s My Park Awards Reception in February 2020, and winners will receive a special prize. The deadline has been extended to December 20. Enter today! Generous support provided by ENTER CONTEST