Mission
The Greenbelt Conservancy (the "Greenbelt"), the second of New York City's Flagship Parks, consists of over 2,800 acres of public and privatge land (greater than the combined acreage of Central Park and Prospect Park) in the center of Staten Island, and includes natural areas and traditonal parks. The Greenbelt is not-for-profit organization founded in 1989 that works in Partnership with the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (Parks and Recreation) to support the operation, administration, and public use of the Greenbelt's City Parkland. The Greenbelt promotes conservancy and enhancement through public awareness, support, and enjoyment of its resources. The Greenbelt is also responsible for the prudent management of its resources to benefit the greenbelt.