Community Garden
Access Oasis Garden is a disability-inclusive, accessible community garden in Queens, NYC. Disabled people are essential to communities, and every person has a right to accessible green spaces.
Visit Us
Open Community Hours: Saturdays 12-4 PM April - October
24-10 Hoyt Ave North, Astoria, NY 11102
Come say hello to volunteer, or relax in the garden. No labor is ever required at Access Oasis.
The Garden
- Native, drought tolerant perennial blooms
- Spring crocus, dafodils, & tulips
- Wide, paved paths and an inclusive community space
- 24-36" height raised garden beds with tactile labels
- Ergonomic tools & assistive devices
- Shed doors with varied height handles
- Future: peaceful, engaging sensory garden
- More accessibility info
Our Community
Free Gardening Classes
- Seed Sowing & Saving
- Accessible Gardening Tools/Hacks
- Flower Arranging
- Raised Bed Gardening
Educational Talks
- Urban Food Insecurity & Disabled People
- Disability Solidarity with Social Justice Movements
- Changing Perspectives with the Disability Models
- 21st Century History of Digital Accessibility
- Evolution of Communication About Disability
Disability Media Programs
- Guest speakers, authors, artists
- Book clubs
- Arts & Crafternoon Socials