The City Parks Foundation is the only independent, nonprofit organization to offer programs in parks throughout the five boroughs of New York City. The organization works in over 750 parks citywide, presenting a broad range of free arts, sports, and education programs. Founded in 1989, City Parks Foundation is one of the oldest and largest citywide parks organizations in the country, and it is the only independent, nonprofit organization to offer programming in parks throughout the five boroughs of New York City.