Our network of Greenmarket farmers markets, Farmstands, and Fresh Food Box sites, coupled with GrowNYC Wholesale, ensures that all New Yorkers have access to the freshest, healthiest local food.
447 Sheffield Avenue
East New York, Brooklyn
Founded in 1992
When originally built in 1992 vacant lots stretched for 3 blocks. This Lots-for-Tots Playground was vandalized and rendered useless within 5 years. New housing helped stabilize the neighborhood. GrowNYC renovated this park-playground in 2005 with assistance from KABOOM! Urban Strategies parents selected new play equipment. Over 100 volunteers came out for the Build day. Recycled lumber replaced rotten wood tables, the mural was touched up and safety surfacing was replenished, and a whole playground was raised in one wet day.
This garden is under the jurisdiction of NYC Parks and supported by GreenThumb, the nation's largest urban gardening program. If you are interested in joining, starting, or supporting a community garden, contact NYC Parks GreenThumb.
