The West 132nd Street Community Garden offers an oasis of tranquility and natural beauty in central Harlem. The garden boasts a meandering lawn, goldfish pond, colorful and fragrant flora and shady nooks that relax and refresh.

Description and/or History:
The West 132nd Street Block Association is a not-for-profit, civic organization which seeks to improve the quality of life for New York City residents and visitors. It manages a community garden for which volunteers are sought.
In 1993, the Garden was transformed from a litter strewn, vacant lot into a park-like garden with a lawn, pond, perennial beds, herbs, shrubs, shade trees, etc.

Contact people:

Aubrey Jackson, Curator, (212) 281-3431, (email) Tim Banks, (212) 234-5990

Address:

119 West 132nd Street New York, NY 10027 (See a map)

Directions:

The garden is located at 108-114 West 132nd Street between Lenox Avenue and Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: 2 or 3 train/135th Street,   Walk distance (in minutes): 3   Nearest Bus Stop: M2,M7,M102/ W. 132nd St., 1 minute walk