Friends of Morningside Park: Manhattan, NYC

Since 1981, this organization has worked within the steep park terrain stretching between Harlem and Columbia University. They coordinate specific local traditions, including the Common Ground Festival, Spring Celebration, and the Holiday Tree Lighting. Gathering and recreation unfold around a lake, playgrounds, and baseball fields. The setting offers a smaller alternative to Central Park, frequented by neighborhood dog-walkers, readers, and picnickers negotiating the park's many stairs.