Smiling Hogshead Ranch, Community garden in Long Island City, Queens, US.
Smiling Hogshead Ranch spans across former railroad tracks, featuring garden beds, composting stations, and areas dedicated to urban agriculture initiatives.
In 2011, neighborhood residents transformed abandoned railroad tracks into a garden, later obtaining official permission from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
The garden functions as an educational center where members share knowledge about sustainable farming practices and environmental stewardship through regular workshops.
The composting program accepts food scraps daily from dawn until dusk, requiring participants to chop materials into small pieces before dropping them off.
The space transitions from a daytime agricultural center into an evening social venue, hosting community gatherings and environmental education programs.
Location: Queens
Inception: 2011
Part of: Community gardens in New York City
Address: 25-1 25-1 49th Avenue 11101 Long Island City 11101 Long Island City
Website: https://smilinghogsheadranch.org
GPS coordinates: 40.74305,-73.94322
Latest update: July 16, 2025 11:13
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