Mark Life's Big and Small Moments with a Meaningful Green Gift through NYC Parks' Adopt-a Bench Program, or Browse a Holiday Market for Something Special

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Episode Transcript

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This holiday season, NYC Parks is encouraging New Yorkers to
celebrate life's special momentswith the lasting, meaningful
tribute through its Adopt A Bench program.
Whether you are sharing a birthday wish, honoring A
beloved community member or pet,marking a marriage proposal, or
commemorating another milestone,adopting a bench offers a unique

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way to create a personal legacy in the city's parks.
At NYC Parks, we're always looking for ways to help New
Yorkers feel more connected to the places they love, said NYC
Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez Rosa.
Adopting a bench is a beautiful way to honor the people and
moments that shape our lives, creating a tribute that we'll

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live on in our parks for years to come.
And if you're still searching for that perfect holiday gift,
our Park Holiday Markets offer countless opportunities to find
something special while supporting local vendors and
enjoying the magic of the season.
Through the Adopte Bench program, participants can
personalize a park bench with anengraved plaque bearing a

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message of their choice. NYC Parks will maintain the
bench for 10 years, ensuring each tribute remains a cherished
part of the green spaces enjoyedby millions of New Yorkers.
Benches are available for adoption in every borough,
providing opportunities to celebrate or remember loved ones
in a meaningful location throughout the city's 30,000

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acres of Parkland for a contribution of 5000.
Once an inquiry is submitted andapproved, plaque installation is
typically completed within threemonths.
Submit an inquiry on the Adopt ABench form with your preferred
park or neighborhood For more information.
Your contributions are tax deductible and matching gifts

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are accepted. Certain parks, including Central
Park and Prospect Park, are overseen by local conservancies,
which operate separate bench adoption programs.
Click here for the full list. Holiday Markets in New York City
Parks NYC Parks is proud to hostNew York City's iconic holiday

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markets this season. Now through January, you can
find holiday markets welcoming New Yorkers and visitors to shop
for clothes, trinkets, arts and crafts, good eats, and much more
in some of the city's famous parks.
Union Square Holiday Market. Union Square Park Open from

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November 13th through December 24th, 2025.
The Union Square Holiday Market is the longest running and
largest holiday market in the city with over 175 vendors.
There are opportunities to stroll, peruse, and enjoy this
holiday tradition in one of the city's most iconic public

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spaces, Columbus Circle Holiday Market Central Park.
Open daily from December 2nd through December 31st, 2025,
Columbus Circle will be lit withholiday cheer and joy as the
holiday market showcases over 140 vendors.
Soak in the splendor of a holiday shopping experience in

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the heart of New York City. Bank of America Winter Village
at Bryant Park. Holiday shops by Urban Space
Bryant Park open daily from October 25th through January
5th, 2025. Each year Bryant Park transforms
into a winter Wonderland featuring an open air holiday

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market where you can ice skate, eat, drink and shop your rated
vendors by Urban Space.