WELCOME TO 6BC GARDEN


Unfortunately, due to to the COVID-19 virus,
6BC Garden will be closed to the public until further notice

In compliance with Governor Cuomo’s recent executive order, effective immediately
and until further notice 6BC Garden will be open to garden members only,
and only for absolutely necessary maintenance and season preparation.

 Due to the relatively small spaces in our garden and the difficulty in achieving safe
 social distancing of 6 feet or more, our garden must remain closed to the general public.
This is necessary to help protect public health.

Please,  wash your hands, be mindful of others around you, and stay safe!
The life you save may be your own, or anyone who stays 6 feet away from you!
6BC Garden is located at 624 East 6th St. between Avenues B & C.

OPEN HOURS:

April (weather permitting) through October 31
Saturday and Sunday      12 Noon - 6:00 PM    
Monday through Friday   6:00 PM - dusk

Throughout the year, including winter the garden is often open at other times,  whenever a member is in the garden (most often in the mornings).

We hope that you will find 6BC Garden to be a quiet, relaxing, reflective place. 
Please help us keep it that way when you visit by observing the following:

GARDEN RULES
All of 6BC garden rules are directed to one purpose - to keep people and plants safe. So when you visit, please follow the rules and take care:

  • 6BC is a working garden; you enter at your own risk.
  • As 6BC is under the aegis of the NYC Parks Dept. the following Parks Dept. rules must be observed: no drugs, alcohol, smoking or loud music
  • Visitors, especially those with limited mobility, please be aware that most paths are narrow and uneven. The path from the gate to the "treehouse" is the most even and accessible.
  • Please stay on paths (people and pets).
  • Children must be closely supervised by an adult at all times as the garden ponds are deep, some paths uneven, and some of the plants are thorny.
  • Pets are also welcome but must be leashed, under close control at all times. and must stay on the paths.  Please do not let your pet do its business in the garden.  
  • Do not pick or break plants.
  • Do not run (the paths are uneven) or shout (please respect our neighbors and other garden guests).
  • Bikes, skates or skateboards cannot be used in the garden or block seating areas. Please secure them outside the garden or by the compost area near the garden entrance. The garden is not responsible for guests' personal property.
  • Candles, fires or barbecues are not allowed. There are fire extinguishers located by the library staircase and in the library.
  • Food is allowed, but please take your trash out with you.
  • There are no bathroom facilities in the garden.

if you like what you see here, please consider keeping our garden beautiful by becoming a member, volunteer, or making a donation. Our garden is also available for events. Please see our Events FAQS.