• Westervelt Family and Community Garden

    Founded in 1985, the Westervelt Community Garden is an important neighborhood resource. It is one of only a handful of community gardens on Staten Island. In the front of the garden, mature trees provide shade for local residents and visitors, while resourceful local gardeners grow vegetables and herbs—including peppers, eggplant, basil and parsley. A picnic table and grill in the back of the space make it an ideal location for barbeques and community gatherings.

    Community gardeners continue to work with NYRP’s horticultural staff to plant native blueberry bushes and perennials. On-site green technologies include composting and rainwater harvesting systems.

    Address

    143 Westervelt Ave.
    Staten Island, New York (St. George)

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    Hours

    All NYRP community gardens hold a minimum of 20 open hours per week. Please check the bulletin board at the garden for times and details.

    Garden Size

    3,432 sq ft.

    Amenities

    Lawn, Little Free Library

    Activities

    Gardening

    Get Involved

    Contact us if you’d like to learn more or join the garden.

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    Use a Garden

    Host your next public event, celebration or program outdoors. Reserve an NYRP community garden for free.

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