I am thrilled that the Women’s Committee has put their heads together and come up with a plan for the luncheon to occur. I have never been more appreciative of its splendor and the work of the Central Park Conservancy. As Hilary describes, “This year I have spent an abundance of time in Central Park due to Covid. We are excited to strap on our stilettos and don our caps for this sensational event that benefits the upkeep of the park. Rodriguez Architecture | Design and the Central Park Conservancy. It will include a “boardwalk” surrounding Harlem Meers for strolling in the summer and skating in the winter on artificial ice. Currently Lasker is undergoing a spectacular renovation of the dilapidated rink and its long-neglected environs. Some of our best mom time was spent in Lasker Rink, lacing up skates and cheering on our scrappy 6-year-old - now 34 - who is still playing in a league there.
With playing fields, rinks, tracks, running, biking, skating, fishing - Central Park is a model for the rest of the world. And a treasure trove of significant monuments and statues abound, including an antique carousel and even a castle! Each destination provides a perfect escape into nature from the city’s concrete canyons. It has become a model for urban parks and planning around the world and is one of the most visited parks in the world.įrom rocky outcrops, fishing meers, woodland escapes, ponds, formal gardens, no other urban enclave enjoys the variety & diversity of ecological areas. This year the luncheon will be held in “Various Locations, Central Park.” Since the Conservancy took over management of the park in 1998, no tree (there are more than 20,000) or blade of grass has been overlooked in its strategic plan to create an oasis for recreation and reflection. It is always a marvelous sight to behold!Ĭentral Park Conservancy’s 37th Annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon co-chairs Alexia Leuschen, Sharon Teles, Sharon Jacob, Elaine Textor, and Cynthia Wagner. Traditionally the iconic event is held in the Conservancy Garden, transformed into the most glamorous gathering of over 1,200 attendees. Hats off to the Women’s Committee of the Central Park Conservancy for finding a creative way to stage the Frederick Law Olmsted Luncheon in 2021! #nomorezoom Tuesday, May 18th and Wednesday, May 19th will find the best dressed, coiffed and chapeau’d ladies in town (with a few men sprinkled in), sauntering in their best high heels all over the park.
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