Central Park in New York is facing challenges such as heavier downpours, flooding, and prolonged heatwaves, but it continues to provide cooling, air purification, stormwater capture, and a refuge from the heat. The Central Park Conservancy is experimenting with plant varieties better suited to the changing climate and using compost, water conservation measures, and electric machinery to adapt to 21st-century conditions. Their efforts highlight the importance of long-term investment in green infrastructure to improve the environment and prepare for future climate challenges, with lessons that can be applied to cities worldwide.