New York Restoration Project

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New York Restoration Project
Type Non-Profit
Founded 1995
Headquarters New York, NY, USA
Key people Bette Midler, Founder
Website www.nyrp.org

On July 7, 1995, renowned entertainer Bette Midler founded the nonprofit New York Restoration Project (NYRP), with the goal of revitalizing neglected neighborhood parks in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods of New York City. These include Highbridge Park, Fort Washington Park, and Fort Tryon Park in upper Manhattan and Roberto Clemente State Park and Bridge Park in the Bronx.

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