BY TEQUILA MINSKY
“A quick escape”, “little oasis”, and
“tranquil space” are words that
some have used to describe Jefferson
Market Garden.
A walk through the small and very green
Jefferson Market Garden offers lush natural
visual relief from our concrete jungle
and a brief respite from heat-radiating
sidewalks. Located in Greenwich Village
on Greenwich Ave. (entrance) between
Sixth Ave. and W. 10th St., the Garden
reopened for walking-through, two weeks
ago. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
daily, except Mondays.
Visitors will come across trimmed
hedges, fl owers in season, and a small lily
pond. During these past season transitions,
and challenging times, and while the garden
was closed, the gardeners nurtured its
ever changing beauty.
The numerous wooden benches usually
scattered along the narrow walking path
now face away, not available for sitting—
the paths too narrow to maintain a 6-foot
distance from walkers. Mask-wearing,
social distancing and safe practices are
part of new rules.
The Garden is built on the site of the
Women’s Detention Center that closed
PHOTOS BY TEQUILA MINSKY
Feeling thoughtful? Ruminate on this bench surrounded by luscious foliage.
Jefferson Market Garden open for stroll
in 1973. It’s adjacent to the Jefferson
Market Library and the grounds were
transferred to the Parks Department
and entrusted to a group of neighbors,
Jefferson Market Garden Committee,
who continue to raise money, care for the
site and contribute countless and loving
volunteer hours.
Drift away with the soothing sounds o See what you can spot in the water while relaxing by the peaceful pond. f this fountain.
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