WELCOME TO 6BC GARDEN

We've missed you!

Our official season is over!
We hope to reopen formally at the beginning of April, 2021. 
Until then, the garden will be open at the discretion of individual members
who might wish to volunteer. There will be no set schedule.
If the garden is open, the rules below must be observed.

Due to the pandemic there are restrictions and new safety practices in accordance
with GreenThumb/NYC Park’s Department guidelines:

Occupancy limit of 20 guests at a time. No large groups will be admitted.
Everyone entering the garden must wear a mask or face covering, including gardeners.
Groups and individuals must maintain 6 feet (2 meters) of distance between them.
The Library will not be reopening at this time.

Enter at your own risk!
We cannot guarantee that visitors will adhere to the safety practices.  We ask our visitors to
please respect the health of others by wearing a mask and observing all other garden rules.
Wash your hands well when you return home.

Hand sanitizer will be available. However, We cannot adequately sanitize all surfaces in the
garden, such as benches, chairs and tables. 

If you see people working in the garden during the week, please do not ask to be let in.
Many of our members are vulnerable to COVID-19 and so enjoy the garden on weekdays.

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 - 4:00 PM    

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.