This is a great little getaway while I'm waiting for the bus. When you enter the revolving doors,…read moreyou are greeted by tall trees and a roof of skylights offering a lot of natural light. There are quite a few tables and chairs and surprisingly little noise despise being by such a busy street. There are security guards in there so I feel safe and occasionally go around sweeping to keep the area clean. The only slight con would be the bird poop on some of the tables and chairs from the birds that occasionally get in. It's not too messy though. It's a great place if you're looking for a place to eat, get some work done, or rest for a while.

A great little place to escape the wilderness of NYC! Came by with my boyfriend to eat our Halal…read moreGuys and escape the cold. It's full of a ton of natural light, plenty of tables and chairs to sit, and there's plenty of security guards (like a ton of cops crossing through) there's a little bar here too with a happy hour from 3-6!

Went during their tulip festival! There is a bit of a line…read moreto enter as they limit the number of visitors allowed inside the garden. I really appreciated that as it didn't become too crowded and you could fully take your time and look at every single flower. It was free which is rare in NYC. Their website says it is fully funded by grants and donations and operated by volunteers! They have other events and opportunities to volunteer in their website as well! It's a really beautiful garden and a nice break from the city. Snap a few pretty photos of the flowers and then put your phone away. Take the time to really be present and relax!!!

It's a small garden on the Upper West Side with some the most beautiful flowers. Located on 89th…read morebetween Amsterdam and Columbus and open daily from dawn to dusk. The West Side Community Garden is committed to providing a beautiful, peaceful, green space in which everybody can relax. It's funded by grants and run by volunteers. I was lucky enough to be up here for the Tulip Festival. The garden is lovely and so colorful. There were over 13000 tulips! It was absolutely gorgeous. Weekends are crowded but the festival is on until Mid-May. Check out their website for upcoming events. In the spring and summer they have concerts, opera, a Shakespeare festival, and other events.

Hell's Kitchen has a quaint communal garden which is limited access to the public on weekends only…read more During the week it is accessible with a key to residents in this neighborhood. Clinton Community Garden is a teaching garden and enables all to hone the importance of growing vegetables, plants and bloom flowers. There are benches for resting and lots of green. Very well maintained. Clinton Community Garden is a great example of a unification of a community and building bridges in working toward a common goal of a healthier environment and healthy living.

What a great little place in concrete city, in the middle of the block to have this opportunity for…read morethe residents in the neighborhood, to have a green space, and to learn a thing or two about the importance of eating vegetables. Clinton Community Garden is open to the public 20 hours every weekend (10 hours Sat & Sunday). The rest of that time, it is closed off for residents or for those who have key access. Children and residents in this neighborhood does have access 7 days a week (which is fantastic) to learn how to eat healthy, grow their own vegetables, and live a healthy lifestyle. What I like most about the garden is the opportunity for residents in this neighborhood to get out of their apartments, and have a special space to call their very own, whether it be vegetations or to plant beautiful flowers. What an awesome way of team collaboration, and for the young minds to learn nature in the heart of West Side Manhattan!! For more info you can goto: http://clintongarden.org/ Until then, Cheers! ~ :p

As equal to my love of all things Music, I am and have been a movie fan since childhood. My days…read moregrowing up alone in front of the television began my passion for classic movies. At that time everything Classic was in black and white. Ted Turner came along later and added color! I still prefer the originals. But to get to the subject at hand, I love love love the Katharine Hepburn Garden. The beautiful photos selected that are hanging on the garden wall had me once again watching all her movies. I'm a fan. The garden is very well maintained. There's seats and a fountain. It's small so don't expect extravagance. I find my visits here comforting to my spirt. Her life story is inspiring. A woman way ahead of her time full of spunk and determination. (Much like the characters she portrayed.) I can't wait for better weather. I need to return for a shot of inspiration. My thanks to the benefactors that make the Garden possible. And most of all Thank You Katharine for doing it your way! I recommend all you movie lovers visit!

Wheelchair traveler review. Unfortunately, I have to give…read morethis place a poor rating because it is definitely not wheelchair friendly. I couldn't go inside with my family. I had to wait on the sidewalk while they quickly looked around. They told me it was really nice and I think the idea is fantastic but it needs to be wheelchair friendly.

What a delightful little garden to relax in!! I happened upon the garden while waiting for the…read moreDaily Show call time. I'm so glad the gate was open, even though it wasn't during posted hours. I found a mini-beach where I could get sandy feet while relaxing in an adirondack chair, a bathtub of goldfish for zen-like pond watching, wind chimes hidden in a tree, butterflies dancing between flowers, a vegetable garden, bees doing their pollinating work, and yes, even a mouse foraging for its share. For those who live near the garden, it also seems to have composting bins in the back, to help supply fertilizer for the garden and perhaps neighbors as well. It's certainly an Oasis in the city, with only a hint of noise from nearby 10th Ave, and very little traffic along 52nd St. My only reason for deducting a star is that it doesn't seem like it would be open often enough for many passersby to enjoy.

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.

The gated community gardens are between residential buildings along 116th Street. The residents…read moreplant gardens, have picnics and enjoy the space. The corporations that opened in the community were instrumental in furnishing the spaces. The COSTCO/Target Mall is at the end of the street. For the first time today as I passed a garden was unlocked. Men were enjoying the weather sitting at a picnic table. They did not mind me entering to take photos. I was drawn to the graffiti wall art along the back wall. It was evident planting is in process. The flowers are in bloom. They have grills to cook outside. Tables and chairs for picnics. This project looks very well organized. Other than one sign being defaced, the property is being well cared for. A nice addition to the community. I've walked by these gardens many times over the past few years. I finally got to take a real look inside!

Nice little garden that you can tell was clearly one of those corporate community goodwill kinda…read morethings that hasn't aged well.

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!

From the owner: The Jane Street Garden is an NYC GreenThumb community garden. The garden offers a quiet retreat of…read morenatural beauty and reflection. The garden is planted and maintained by volunteers and is entirely funded through donations from the public. The garden is open to the general public Saturdays and Sundays, April 1 through October 31.