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ABOUT THE GARDEN
“The West 87th Street Park & Garden is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation formed in March 1998 for the establishment of a park and garden open and accessible to the public, for the public to enjoy, with the additional purpose of bringing together the community of the Upper West Side of the Borough of Manhattan in the City of New York by providing a project for all members of the community to beautify and upgrade the block between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue on West 87th Street.” (Excerpted from the Certificate of Incorporation of the West 87th Street Park and Garden Corporation)​

​GARDEN HOURS
The Garden is open 9:00 a.m. – Dusk, April 1 through October 31. The Garden may be closed periodically for maintenance, public safety, or weather-related issues.

GARDEN RULES

  • No drugs, alcohol, or tobacco are allowed in the Garden.
  • No smoking or vaping of ANY kind is allowed on the premises, as it is illegal, poses health risks, and can be a nuisance to others.
  • No littering. Please help keep the Garden clean and free from trash. Deposit all trash in trash cans.
  • Put chairs, tables, and other Garden furnishings back where you found them. Help keep the Garden tidy for everyone.
  • Keep out of garden beds and planters to prevent damage to the plants and to maintain a healthy growing environment.
  • No amplified sound except by permit, which must be obtained in advance and is subject to guidelines to maintain a peaceful environment for all visitors.
  • No motorized/electric vehicles without prior approval to ensure safety and compliance with local regulations.
  • Parties or events must be approved and scheduled by the Garden Committee in order to ensure that all necessary arrangements are made and that everything runs smoothly. The Garden must remain open to the public during the event.
  • Dogs are welcome in the Garden, but must be leashed except for certified service animals. Dogs must be properly licensed and vaccinated.
  • Please, no animal waste in the Garden.

GARDEN SUPPORT

The Garden is made possible by individual donations, a loyal corps of volunteers, The Garden Administrative Committee, the 6th NYC Council District Office, Greenacre Foundation, NYC Parks GreenThumb Gardens, and the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development. 

If you would like to support the Garden, please visit the Donate and Volunteer pages. Or contact us for more information.

GARDEN ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE (as of April 2025)

  • Christina Abossedgh 
  • Ellen Bialo
  • Dmitri Kerievsky 
  • Jeff Rose
  • Amy Scott 
  • Greg Stevens
  • Amy Wagner
  • Tom Yager

GARDEN CONSTITUTION 
(Adopted by the general meeting of June 23, 1997)

We hereby establish a group for the purpose of creating an open green space, bringing neighbors together, and improving the quality of city life.

1. Administrative Committee. An Administrative Committee consisting of at least five members will be elected every spring in a general meeting. It will oversee the operation of the Park and Garden and will serve until elections are held again the following spring.

2. General Meetings. The Administrative Committee will call a general meeting whenever it believes important or controversial issues require it. It will also call a general meeting every spring, when elections for the Administrative Committee will be held. Members of the Administrative Committee who resign may be replaced by election at any general meeting. Any general meeting may set a date for the next general meeting.

3. Notice of General Meetings. Notice of every general meeting will be posted seven to fourteen days in advance. Notice will be prominently posted along the block where the Park and Garden is located (West 87th Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue) and in or near the entrance of the building whose rear apartments directly overlook the Park and Garden (66 West 88th Street). Notice will also be posted outside the Park and Garden in a location clearly visible from the street, and anywhere else the Administrative Committee finds desirable or necessary.

4. By-laws. By-laws may be enacted by the Administrative Committee or by a general meeting. A general meeting may repeal by-laws enacted by the Administrative Committee.

5. Financial Records. The Administrative Committee will be responsible for keeping a record of income and expenses. It may appoint a treasurer to do this. Financial records will be shown to anyone who asks to see them. A summary of income and expenses will be publicly posted at least once a year outside the Park and Garden in a location clearly visible from the street. Any funds raised by this project will be spent directly on the project.

6. Amendments. An amendment to this Constitution may be proposed by a majority of those present and voting at any general meeting. To become a part of this Constitution, it must be approved at the next general meeting by two-thirds of those present and voting and it must receive at least fifteen favorable votes. A proposed amendment will be publicly posted as part of the notice for the meeting at which it is to be voted on.


Views of the Garden.