The NPC was founded by a group of passionate citizens in 2005, and it is the only charitable organization designated to raise funds for Nyack’s Village-owned parks and public spaces. Since its creation, the NPC has raised funds that have enabled the Village to create new basketball courts, a dock for rowing vessels, the new children's playground, a butterfly garden, the Nyack skate park, a state of the art zero depth children’s splash pad, and a children’s summer program in Memorial Park.  The NPC also funded scholarships benefiting the Village of Nyack Recreation Programs. Funds raised by the NPC have also supported extraordinary repairs and maintenance of Memorial Park.