Amenities

Peruse the various amenities offered to residents and their children.

Children's PLAYROOM

Also known as the 'Rainy Day Room', this playroom for kids under 10 is open during cold weather months or when it's raining. There is always an attendant on duty to enforce the rules but parents must accompany young children. It's open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the cold weather months.

Children's garden

A resident-led space that offers kids an area to weed, garden, and learn about nature. In the Spring, they plant seeds and then watch them grow. Throughout the Summer, they weed and keep the garden tidy. It's a great learning experience for the young ones. Tools and plants are provided by management.

Playground

The playground has seasonal hours and is open to all Boulevard Gardens residents. Children ages 12 and under are welcome. There is equipment for the little ones (2–5 years old) and for school-aged kids (5–12). Picnic benches and seating benches are scattered throughout the space. There's also a sprinkler pool during the summer. Playground attendants are always on site. Lifelong friendships are made here.

LIBRARY

The library/Special Edition room is located in the basement of “E” building (51-34 30th Avenue), past the laundry room, next to the elevator. This is where the newsletter is put together every month, and currently holds over 2,000 books. Also housed in the library are current and past issues of Special Edition, available for residents to read while in the library. We also have a few original newsletters from the 1930s, and many pictures, old and new, of Boulevard Gardens. The library is open to all residents over the age of 18. Hours are Sundays 1–3 pm, Tuesdays 2–4 pm, and Wednesdays 6–8 pm.

GARDENING CLUB

The gardening club has been around for decades and its members beautify the grounds year round. There are regular opportunities to join for folks with green thumbs.

STORAGE

Storage units are available in buildings around Boulevard Gardens. They come in a variety of sizes: 4' x 6' x 7' high, 5' x 8' x 7' high, 8' x 6' x 7' high, and 9' x 6' x 7' high. Pricing varies by size. Bargold Storage Systems manages these units.

BICYCLE STORAGE

Available in various buildings around Boulevard Gardens. Assigned to interested residents on a first-come, first-serve basis.

PARKING LOT

The entrance to the Boulevard Gardens Parking Lot is located on 30th Avenue and 57th Street. Parking spots for resident vehicles are assigned to interested residents pending availability.

PICNIC AREA

Affectionately nicknamed the "Lanza Lawn," after Boulevard Gardens' first Board President, the picnic area is open seasonally, weather permitting, from 7:00 am until dusk, for residents to sit, lie, or enjoy a picnic or a good book.

AMERICAN LEGION POST

A patriotic veterans organization focusing on service to veterans, servicemembers and communities. The Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States.

HOLIDAYS at boulevard gardens

Every year, our grounds are decorated with beautiful lights and unexpected treats. Adults and kids love walking around and seeing all the animals and characters around each corner.