La Plaza Cultural de Armando Perez Community Garden


Three dramatic weeping willows grace La Plaza Cultural, one of the loveliest public gardens in the East Village. The verdant, flower-filled space forms the backdrop to art installations, theater, dance and musical performances throughout the warmer months. Don't miss the lovely gazebo and koi pond (with resident snapping turtle), surrounded by shady paths and flitting butterflies.


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