There is nothing more magical then Elizabeth Street Garden. Tucked away between buildings in Little Italy, this unique community gathering place is so much more than a garden. With incredible stone sculptures and artifacts openly displayed between a wild array of gorgeous grass, vines and flowering plants – a walk through this tranquil garden feels like you are stepping into a secret movie set, or perhaps a by gone era of the past.
Exploring Elizabeth Street Garden
There is no better place to find reprieve from the hustle and bustle of the city, or to take in such incredible beauty. Elizabeth Street Garden is the only green oasis in the Little Italy and SoHo neighborhood. The Garden, open to the public by volunteers, provides a beautiful sanctuary for local residents and workers. The site was transformed from a lot in ruin into a beautiful garden in 1991 when Elizabeth Street Gallery leased the site from the city. The statues were placed there by the gallery, to the enjoyment of visitors and the community. The gallery continues to operate in a renovated 1850s firehouse adjacent to the garden.
Located in a renovated 1850s New York City firehouse with an adjacent sculpture garden of nearly one acre, Elizabeth Street Gallery represents the vision and efforts of a life-long collector of fine objects.
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Help Save Elizabeth Street Garden
City-owned and privately leased, the Garden is free and open to the public daily, but has recently been threatened to be replaced by the government with public housing. The debate has been gaining speed – with city officials not backing down from the plans to demolish this amazing garden. News channel NBC4NY just covered the story HERE.
The Garden needs our help. Their website is kept up to date with the latest news, including a petition to sign to keep this beautiful community garden and green space alive. Please sign it if you can, you’ll be helping to keep this magical garden for future generations.
Help fight for Elizabeth Street Garden HERE
Garden Events Calendar HERE
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