At a glance
#208 of 459 Tourist attractions in New York #33 of 50 Community gardens in New YorkLocalGuideWorld score: 4.61
Rating breakdown
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Riverside Valley Community Garden?
- Riverside Valley Community Garden is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 125 reviews.
- How does Riverside Valley Community Garden rank in New York?
- Riverside Valley Community Garden is #208 of 459 Tourist attractions in New York by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Riverside Valley Community Garden located?
- 699 W 138th St, New York, NY 10031 — 8.2 km from the center of New York.
- How can I contact Riverside Valley Community Garden?
- Phone: (212) 870-3070 · Website: riversideparknyc.org
Love to run on the track and the park is always clean. The only problem I got is they need to get rid of the The swerd smell that comes from the ground or pipes..
Started volunteering here after reading some books about gardens. While I've been volunteering with riverside park conservancy for over 30 years this is the only garden in riverside park that grows food. I come here when the gate is unlocked but also some other mornings to pick up trash outside on 12th avenue nearby.
These are the books:
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teaching of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer
The Botany of Desire: A Plant’s Eye View of the World by Michael Pollan
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life by Barbara Kingsolver
Was weeding today in what is called the 'back 40'. This garden is huge! It goes north all the way to the overlook which is halfway between 139th and 140th.
These are the books:
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teaching of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer
The Botany of Desire: A Plant’s Eye View of the World by Michael Pollan
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life by Barbara Kingsolver
Was weeding today in what is called the 'back 40'. This garden is huge! It goes north all the way to the overlook which is halfway between 139th and 140th.
Lovely place ro go for romantic walks during day or night. After 9pm the bigs take over the park tho
Great space to come and relax. It's nice that citizens volunteer their time and money to creat a relaxing atmosphere for the community. We need more places like this in the city.
"JENNY'S GARDEN" is a special place. Jenny and her fellow gardeners reclaimed 20 blocks of formerly abandoned, bombed-out park area lining the Amtrak tracks, and created a gorgeous pagoda that delivers tons of food to shelters every year, and teaches local kids about agriculture.
I wish this place would tear down the ugly chain link fencing and the barbed wire. The plants really don't need that kind of protection. The bad old days are over. Get with the times - it's an eyesore and makes it look so unwelcoming.
Jenny's Garden (Riverside Valley Community Garden) is a great escape when you want to reconnect to the earth. They accept volunteers on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-2pm so I hope to see you there!
A hidden gem. The garden doesn't only beautify the neighborhood, it serves a an educational resource for the local schools. Fresh organic food is also shared with the local food pantries.
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