Suggestions for Community and Government near Bergen Beach, Brooklyn

NYC Percent for Art • September 27, 2012While you're here, find Ousmane Gueye's sculpture, "Traveling Books and Secret Pages," inspired by a quote of Langston Hughes, celebrating knowledge. Read the quotes from Hughes's poetry too.

Criss S. • October 18, 2017Great programs The new building and facilities are just great. The people are all friendly and welcoming. That outside garden is so tranquil and inviting. 💖💖

Denice B. • December 24, 2015Everything !!!

Cheryl M. • May 11, 2014Wonderful place for early morning worship...flagship church of ENY...moving and shaking a community!

Safy M. • April 15, 2013The salad bar by the beach cafe is really good with a reasonable price :)

Kecia S. • April 27, 2023Great place and they are doing great things for the youth and communities.

Bradley S. • November 1, 2011Great place to exercise. Little to no wait for most machines.

Lisa L. • March 22, 2011Take the stairs.

Shah • November 30, 2015Incredible book store with a really diverse selection. The kind of place you go both when you're looking for something specific or just browsing for an unplanned gem.

Compass • August 12, 2013The raised-bed vegetable, flower, and public compost site also fosters a free garden tool-lending library, plant sales, and outdoor natural dye workshops.

Melissa D. • October 24, 2013You can order organic groceries and pick them up at the garden from Bed-Stuy Bounty on Thursdays.

NYC Percent for Art • September 26, 2012Don't miss Matt Mullican's mural, "Law, Government and Justice," a reminder of the history of the three missions of the school.

Charles H. • December 20, 2012Best Library In All of the CUNY System !!! Hands Down

Shih-ching T. • August 22, 2018There is a tree house like small library on the second floor. It’s super nice sitting inside to work or just relax. A must see if you visit the garden.

Ish R. • July 25, 2017Tiny community garden hidden away in lower east side. Perfect for just sitting in the summer and reading a book. Chat with the locals and have a little picnic.

Caroline G. • July 25, 2009You can bring food and have a yummy brunch with friends under the grape trellis. They also have a BBQ. Just remember to donate to the volunteers!

David H. • November 21, 2014Favorite brunch spot for Columbia students and professors alike—expect it to be crowded on the weekends! Don't skimp out on the juice.