Red Hook Conservancy conserves, protects, and supports vibrant parks and recreational spaces for the enjoyment of the community of Red Hook, Brooklyn.
Our Mission & Vision
Our history
Red Hook Conservancy was founded as Friends of Red Hook Recreation Center in 2011 to support the interest and well-being of members of the Red Hook Recreation Center, and by extension, the facility itself. This work led to a widening of our aims, which now include conserving, protecting, and advocating for 16 parks, open and recreational spaces in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Learn more about our organization’s history here.
Our values
Our values support the vision of the organization.
Teamwork
Inspire and motivate one another through effective partnerships and communication and our commitment to common goals.
Integrity
Promote trust and accountability through consistent and honest actions.
Respect
Respect for each other, the community, and its traditions.
Community Enrichment
Empower and engage the community through education and programs.
Stewardship
Commit to ethical practice and good stewardship of the environment.
Red Hook Conservancy is the recipient of the 2018 Tim Tompkins Leadership Award, given by Partnerships for Parks “to a community group that acts as an inspirational role model for New York City park volunteers and demonstrates the leadership and vision of Partnerships for Parks' founder, Tim Tompkins.”
Awarded a citation in 2018 by Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams