Our Community Gardens

We own and support more than 50 community gardens across New York City.

As part of NYRP’s land trust, local volunteers care for each garden in our citywide network with support from dedicated NYRP staff.

These vibrant, diverse neighborhood spaces provide access to nature, fresh food, cultural connection, and community gathering across New York City. Open to all, NYRP community gardens welcome visitors from April 1 through the end of October and are open at least 20 hours each week during the season.

Explore the map below to find an NYRP community garden near you:

Frequently Asked Questions

Are NYRP community gardens open to the public?

Yes. NYRP community gardens are open to everyone and welcome visitors throughout the growing season (April through October, annually). 

How do I find a garden near me?

Use the map on this page to explore NYRP community gardens across the city and and find one near you.

What are the hours?

From April 1 through the end of October, all NYRP community gardens are open at least 20 hours each week. Hours may vary by garden, so we recommend visiting an individual garden to learn more.

How do I contact a specific garden?

E-mail us at [email protected] with the name of the garden you would like to reach.

How do I become a garden member?

Garden members open our gardens for public use and work with NYRP staff to help maintain and care for the space. At each garden, garden members belong to a garden group, which creates and governs garden membership. Check out our Join a Garden page to learn more.

Can I volunteer?

• Volunteer opportunities vary by space; contact our team at [email protected] to learn more.
• NYRP’s urban agriculture team offers regular gardening volunteer opportunities in Riley-Levin Children’s Garden in Inwood’s Sherman Creek Park. Learn more and register here.

Can I host an event in a garden?

You may request to host a public event by contacting our team at [email protected]. Garden groups must approve all events, which must be free and open to the public.

How do community gardens become part of the network?

NYRP is not currently adding new gardens to our network. Our existing gardens became part of NYRP’s land trust in 1999, when NYRP partnered with the Trust for Public Land to help save these spaces from development. Learn more about NYRP’s history here.