Few markets have a better backdrop: farm stands stretched along Columbus Avenue under the trees of Theodore Roosevelt Park, with the American Museum of Natural History rising behind. The 79th Street Greenmarket draws serious regional growers — August means tomatoes, corn, peaches and cut flowers at their peak. Pair a market haul with the museum or a Central Park picnic two blocks east, and the whole morning plans itself.
What to expect
A generous row of farm stands along the park fence, heaviest with produce in late summer, plus cider, eggs and baked goods. Museum-bound families thicken the crowd by late morning; earlier is calmer and better stocked.
Good to know
- The market lines Columbus Avenue at the edge of Theodore Roosevelt Park, by the museum
- Take the B/C to 81st St–Museum of Natural History
- GrowNYC markets accept SNAP/EBT and Health Bucks
- Go early for first pick of peak-season produce
- Central Park's Great Lawn is two blocks east for an instant picnic
- Bring your own bags — stands move fast at rush times
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Common questions
Is this the same as the 79th Street Greenmarket?
Yes — the market runs along Columbus Avenue at Theodore Roosevelt Park, beside the American Museum of Natural History, and is commonly known as the 79th Street Greenmarket.
What's in season in August?
Late-summer peak: tomatoes, sweet corn, peaches and plums, plus regional cider, eggs, baked goods and cut flowers.
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