Lockport
Incorporated in 1865, Lockport is best known for the many locks that lift boats from the lowland of Lake Ontario past the Niagara Escarpment. The city of Lockport is centrally located in the Western New York/Southern Ontario Region. It boasts the fastest growing population in upstate New York.
Locations
225 Washburn Street
Lockport, NY 14094
155 Ontario Street
Lockport, NY 14094
Getzville
Getzville received its name from Joseph Goetz, who was a postmaster and owner of a copper shop and mill. The settlement grew to have a predominantly German population. By the mid 1860s many of the large farms around town were owned by German immigrants, as well as several of the shops in town. In these early days most of the residents were farmers, so the few shops in town catered to agricultural needs. Getzville is located centrally within the town of Amherst, the center being at the intersection of Campbell Boulevard and Dodge Road.
Location
2199 North French Road
Getzville, NY 14068
North Tonawanda
The city is named after Tonawanda Creek, its south border. Tonawanda Creek, which flows into the Niagara River, once had large stretches of rapids until it was tamed with the construction of the Erie Canal. The city also calls itself "The Lumber City," due to its past primary industry and once was the largest port on the Great Lakes during the height of the Erie Canal. Along Goundry Street are mansions built for the lumber barons, including 208 Goundry Street, called "Kent Place", designed by Stanford White. Many of the local residents refer to it as "The Jewel of Niagara County" due to its geographical setting between the Niagara River and Erie Canal.
Location
228 Sommer Street
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
West Seneca
West Seneca offers a community-rich suburban lifestyle. The town and local businesses sponsor a large number of family oriented community events and festivals, with an extensive system of recreational facilities. West Seneca is a centrally located interior town of the county, and a suburb of Buffalo. West Seneca, Orchard Park and Hamburg form the inner "Southtowns", a cluster of middle-class suburban towns.
Location
2784 Seneca Street
West Seneca, NY 14224
Williamsville
Williamsville is located mostly within the town of Amherst, but Creek Road and Creek Heights in the south part of the village (near the Wehrle Drive underpass of the New York State Thruway) are in the town of Cheektowaga. The village is in the northeastern quadrant of Erie County.
Locations
1407 North Forest Road
Williamsville NY 14221
Buffalo
The Garden Church in Buffalo is one of the most inspiring spaces within the Imagine Community Gardens network—a sacred blend of urban agriculture, neighborhood revitalization, and spiritual hospitality. Situated on Buffalo’s west side, this property is more than a garden. It is a living testament to what’s possible when community, faith, and purpose converge.
Locations
2358 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
This site is stewarded by our friends at Lumber City Church, who have embraced a holistic vision for neighborhood transformation. Through a dynamic partnership with Imagine Community Gardens, the grounds surrounding the Garden Church have been transformed into a thriving urban growing space. Here, rows of fresh produce sprout in raised beds tended by local volunteers, neighbors, and students. The garden is a beacon of food security, educational opportunity, and social renewal—where people not only learn how to grow vegetables but also how to grow deeper roots in their own community.
From Imagine’s perspective, this property reflects our core mission: to cultivate spaces where dignity, learning, and empowerment take root. The Garden Church grounds are open to anyone who wants to volunteer, whether it’s planting seedlings, weeding beds, watering crops, or just joining in the community rhythm. In turn, the food harvested here helps provide nourishment for local families and supports initiatives that feed body and soul.
At the heart of the property stands the church building itself—fondly referred to as The Garden Church Sanctuary. It is a sacred space that currently serves two vibrant, multicultural congregations who gather there for weekly worship. These congregations represent a beautiful mosaic of global Christian expression, each bringing their own language, traditions, and songs of praise under one shared roof. Their presence and participation further enrich the cultural and spiritual fabric of the neighborhood.
Together with Lumber City Church, the Imagine Community Gardens team continues to expand what’s possible at the Garden Church site. Whether it’s through garden events, seasonal community events, or volunteer workdays, the property is a vital example of how spaces can be revitalized for hope, healing, and holistic growth.
If you’re looking to dig in—literally or metaphorically—we welcome you to join us at the Garden Church. Let’s grow something beautiful together.
