Central Park Conservancy Backs Plan to Phase Out Horse Carriages

Central Park leaders call for ban on horse-drawn carriages

CENTRAL PARK, N.Y. (PIX11) – Central Park leaders have called for an end to horse-drawn carriages in the park after a 15-year-old carriage horse died in Manhattan.  In a letter to Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday, Central Park Conservancy President Elizabeth Smith said the tradition threatens public safety, damages the park’s infrastructure, and creates a mess.  More Local News There are currently 68 carriages licensed to operate in the park, a…

Central Park Conservancy backs bill to phase out carriage horses from park

The Central Park Conservancy says they are in support of a bill that would ban horses and carriages from the park, saying that the practice no longer fits the realities of today's busy, shared space.

NYC's Central Park Conservancy calls for ban on carriage horses in the park

For the first time, New York City's Central Park Conservancy is calling for a ban on carriage horses in the park.

Central Park Conservancy stands behind NYC horse carriage ban as 'a matter of public health and safety'

After years of maintaining a neutral stance on the operation of horse-drawn carriages in New York City, the Central Park Conservancy has come out in support of banning them as a “matter of public health and safety.”

Central Park Conservancy backs NYC horse carriage ban, citing safety and damage

The park’s stewards say carriages are a public safety risk and harm infrastructure, and are urging the City Council to pass Ryder’s Law.

PETA Statement: Central Park Conservancy Advocates for Ryder’s Law

Below, please find a statement from PETA Director Ashley Byrne in response to the Central Park Conservancy’s announcement that they are calling for a ban