
First Street Garden
4.6 (5)park
A leafy Manhattan pocket garden featuring politically charged murals, bamboo structures, and a tiny zine library.
Description



While the planted garden itself is set in the far back of the lot, the front of the space is shaped for community gathering. A shaded seating area invites quiet conversation, situated near the collection of zines and one-pagers. Framing the space, the murals combine social and political themes with a direct encouragement to vote.
Good to know
Open 20 hours a week
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