The Padre Plaza Success Garden is a local jewel, indeed, of what community is and what working…read moretogether can produce results for a better world. Green jobs as a cohesive unity of a community fully immerse in involvement for the green movement sets a formidable model of virtue of good deeds. It has pegged me adrift lost in a mini Frederick Law Olmsted design complete with a bridge, functional water fountain, artificial pond carrying fishes held down by stones, and green house nursery in the rear. It invites garden visitors to stay longer to intake the calming green environment. Green workshops are available for the avid planter, albeit the non-green thumb within me, as a admirer it mystifies my appreciate for plants more. The entry signage is created by local school children whose passion and vision in conjunction with the community make this garden sprung to reality, ergo no longer just a mere dream. A covered tent bails inclement weather which garden patrons can continue to enjoy the evergreens, and shrubs that graceful atmosphere to seek solace from life's daily grind stress. What stress? What loom and doom abject pain? It all dispelled while drifting the red brick walkway. The shrubs, bridge, pond, and water fountain embodies me to achieve inner peace and a mental revival. The garden carries a stage to host events and is available for garden workshops, private parties, or special events. I came here to collaborate a work-in-progress all day cookout/ open-mic which will be held here. Laughter, music, children playing, and voices fill the air for gatherings to embrace the community spirit. Mobile facilities are available which are relatively clean with hand sanitizer and toilet tissue. A side entrance is available on Saint Ann's Avenue but requires a garden staff to unlock. N.B. Garden patrons ensure protection from the harmful sun with SPF 60+ sunscreen. The Padre Plaza Success Garden is no secret garden as it is a community garden serving beyond to all Bronx. Conveniently, the garden is accessible via 6 train at Brooks Avenue with a short walk to a quaint oasis.

The Padre Plaza Success Garden is a shining example of what community is, what vision is and what…read morelove is. Green jobs, and community gardens are on the rise in New York City, and this garden will make you beleive in the green movement. Why you should visit: The garden features a stage that hosts events and is also available for garden workshops, party rentals, and special events. There are evergreens, and shrubs that grace the entry, and almost wave at you. There is red brick walkway throughout the garden that gives you a nice transition from the gum-spotted sidewalk. Learn to plant a tree, or cut shrubs... The community loves this garden. It is in the heart of the barrio, and there are always people inside learning, laughing, and growing. There is a pond towards the middle of the garden that is bridged, and features fish, and is lined by stones. Leave "stress" behind, because you can't touch, smell or taste "stress". But you can touch fresh lilacs, and smell roses while you still can, or tatse freshly squeezed carrot juice.... I forgot I was in the city when I saw lines of raised beds with tomatoes, and cabbage growing in them, and I felt at peace. The artwork at the back done by local school children makes me reminisce on finger paintings I used to do as a little booger. There is even a little green house by the beds:). Shakespeare once said "Honor, riches, marriage-blessing long continuance, and increasing, hourly joys be still upon you!" A pebbled walkway hugs the right side of the pond, and looks like the perfect sight for a wedding. The Padre Plaza Success Garden is a matrimony of hard work, and faith, love, health, and serves as the people's security blanket. Whether it be the brick grill, or red wooden picnic tables that catch your fancy, this garden will leave you in love with the endless potential people and ideas have. It all started from a seed. A vision, an empty lot, a lease, a dispute, and a need brought this garden to fruition. Simply beautiful.

A treasure for the neighborhood. The garden is always kept…read moreso neat and clean. Seating offered throughout the garden. It's a beautiful space, respect it and it will respect you. I will fight for this Garden as long as I need to.

Elizabeth Street Garden was quite a nice find. It is well maintained by volunteers. Many shaded…read moreareas to sit and ponder while looking at beautiful greenery and statues of year. It was a great sit down stop.

If you're wandering around the West Village, take a minute to stop by the Jane Street Garden. It's…read moresuch a serene and peaceful little oasis tucked away in the city. I only spent a minute or two walking through, but it immediately made me feel calmer and happier. There were a few people sitting quietly, enjoying the beautiful surroundings and soaking in the tranquility--exactly what this space seems designed for. In a city that never stops moving, it's a lovely reminder to slow down for a moment. It's a simple stop, but one that's well worth making. Trust me--you'll leave feeling a little more relaxed than when you arrived. I love these little finds all around the city!

This is a very small but relaxing vibes garden in NYC. There are a few benches where you may sit…read moreand relax, read talk to a friend or just soak in some of the NYC weather and air.

When reality sets in that I don't have a partner, or when I feel deep in my soul that the only…read morefriend I have in the universe is the city I live in, the city of alphabets, I come to 9th Street Community Garden Park to feel better. Lonely as I am, together we cry. Sorry, my dear reader, I've been a little down in the dumps after a recent situationship went south. I'm trying to see the bright side in it. I think it will give me some space to breathe and allow me to blossom into the person the universe has destined me to become. But yeah, I've been coming here a lot recently to mope and be sad. It's important to let yourself feel feelings in order to process them.... Although wtf do I know I'm just so random dude reviewing a garden ahahahahah. This garden is LUCIOUS with greenery and BOOMING with life. It's so much greenery that it provides a bit of a shelter and capsule from the brutalistic concrete jungle. Sometimes it's just nice to be around life, even if it's not human you know? After all we human beings need sunlight just as much as plants, so it's kinda of nice to just sit and photosynthesize with them every once in a while........Damn I'm down bad ahahahahaha Be careful though you can get lost in here it's lowkey a maze! A-TOWN STAND UP! IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

It is a cute and well maintained garden in the area. I went on the NYC Open Garden Day so I was…read morestrolling around a few gardens near East Village, and this is one of the best. I also learnt from them that they have a volunteering program that you can work yourself up to become a member and get a lot for your gardening passions. I have never really done that before - but if I decide to do it some time, this is likely the place that I will go try for it!

I first visited this garden more than a decade ago when it was featured in book NY's 50 best places…read moreto find peace & quiet! I've always love it & always drop by when i'm in the area on a Sunday afternoon. Thats the only time they are open to the public. It's very small garden but very charming. I think what makes it unique is its on top of a parking garage & partially hidden. Most people passes by it without realizing its there. Perfect place for passive recreation, read a book, smell the flowers. Definitely worth checking out if you are in the area.

Love, love, love!! We were visiting from out of the area and this was the perfect relaxation spot!…read moreThe pond with the fishes were our favorite! Perfect place to come bring lunch, a snack, and a good book

Just north of West Thames Park, is the fenced-in area called Liberty Community Garden. I believe…read morecompost was brought over from Seattle, mixed with the soil of New York City planted with the flowers brought in tribute to the September 11 WTC attack. A beautiful site to see in a probably the quietest neighborhood of New York City, Battery Park City.

I wish I had a green thumb..I love nature, gardens and parks. But when I buy a plant after a couple…read moreof months.. gone, baby, gone. I seek out Community Gardens whenever I can. Brooklyn has numerous gardens stretched throughout the entire borough. However, whenever I'm in Spanish Harlem, I'm close to this garden. Maggie's Magic Garden describes itself as "Wild paradise in El Barrio. Community spirit with community food are all around inclusivity. We live to reclaim and upcycle and connect with our surroundings." That is a truthful description; as it is an "oasis in an urban area". One can truly connect to nature and all the beautiful things it has to offer. I did not know all the wonderful events this beautiful garden hosts.. I plan to check out Crafting in the Garden in the future. This truly special garden worth checking out. Maggie's Magic Garden is located on 1574 Lexington Avenue Check out her Instagram page

Maggie's Magic Garden is absolutely beautiful. It's a National Wildlife Federation certified…read moreWildlife Habitat. It's so comfortable and cozy. It's a great place to rest at the top of the hill on Lexington Avenue! I added this NYC Park to Yelp and I will post the hours. I also messed up the name. It's Maggie's MAGIC Garden. I requested Yelp correct my error and post the hours. The hours say closed Friday but it was open when I was there today! I hope you enjoy visiting this quiet peaceful spot as much as I did today!

Maybe it's the firepit, maybe it's the 1970's vintage pinball machine from up the block that is…read morestill working, in the RAIN, AT 730PM, But this is by far the best community park I've been to in a long time.