7. Randall’s Island Park Alliance’s Urban Farm

Similar to the Rikers Island’s farm, whose predominant purpose is not production of produce, the 40,000 square foot urban farm at the southern end of Randall’s Island is more of an outdoor classroom. The farm gives children the chance to learn about sustainable farming methods while working among the two greenhouses, four rice paddies, 80 raised beds, and a garden consisting of milk crates. The urban farm also harbors two pear trees, numerous grape vines, and even ten baby chicks, which are purchased and raised in the garden.

Read more about the Randall’s Island Waterfront Garden here.