The Conservancy

Four Freedoms Park Conservancy, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in June 2011. Today, the Conservancy programs Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park on Roosevelt Island, on behalf of the people of New York, and in partnership with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

Board of Directors

Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr.

Honorary Chair

Clark Copelin

Chair

Sally Minard

Vice Chair

Alison M. von Klemperer

Secretary

Barbara Shattuck Kohn

Treasurer

Howard Axel

CEO

ALLISON BINNS

CLARK COPELIN

BARBARA GEORGESCU

PATRICK GONZALES-ROGERS

MRS. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, JR.

EDUARDO JANY

PENIEL E. JOSEPH

ALISON VON KLEMPERER

BARBARA SHATTUCK KOHN

JESSICA S. LAPPIN

JIM MCDONOUGH

SALLY MINARD

RICHARD LORENTI

DAVID A. PATERSON

KATRINA VANDEN HEUVEL

CHRIS WARD

Founder

WILLIAM J. VANDEN HEUVEL
1930 – 2021

Our Vision

Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park, with its public initiatives and meaningful architecture in view of the United Nations, inspires each generation to define and defend President Roosevelt’s commitment to essential human freedoms.

Our Mission

Four Freedoms Park Conservancy programs Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park to the highest standard. As founder of this extraordinary civic space designed by Louis I. Kahn, the Conservancy advances President Roosevelt’s legacy and inspires, educates, and engages the public in the ideals of the Four Freedoms: freedom of speech and expression, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear.

Financial Information

Please review our most recent financial information for a summary of our financial health.

About the Park

Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park is the first memorial dedicated to the former President in his home state of New York. Located on the southern tip of Roosevelt Island in New York City, it is the last work of the late Louis I. Kahn, an iconic architect of the 20th century.

FDR Four Freedoms State Park

Famous for its energy, culture, shops and tourist sites, New York City is also the home to many state parks. These open space jewels provide the perfect oasis in the city that never sleeps. Explore the 9 State Parks New York City has to offer!

	Bayswater Point State Park
	Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
	Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park
	Gantry Plaza State Park
	Hudson River Park
	Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
	Riverbank State Park (Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park)
	Roberto Clemente State Park
	Shirley Chisholm State Park

The Conservancy

Founder

Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park, with its public initiatives and meaningful architecture in view of the United Nations, inspires each generation to define and defend President Roosevelt’s commitment to essential human freedoms.

FDR Four Freedoms State Park

Forecourt and Room Closure

🚧 The Forecourt and The Room of FDR Four Freedoms State Park will be Temporarily Closed from September 3 through September 9, 2025. 🚧

This area is closed while preparations are underway for an upcoming installation. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

🚧 The Forecourt and The Room of FDR Four Freedoms State Park will be
Temporarily Closed from September 3 through September 9, 2025. 🚧

This area is closed while preparations are underway for an upcoming installation.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.