Community Gardens

Our Community Gardens are currently full for 2026!

Grow your own vegetables and flowers while cultivating a sense of community in our community gardens!

Community Garden with vegetables growing in planter beds.

2026 application schedule

Date begin acceptingApplication type
February 6Returning gardeners deadline
February 10, 10:30 a.m.Applications for new gardeners (residents)
February 17, 10:30 a.m.Applications for new gardeners (non-residents)
February 19, 10 a.m.Gardeners who already have a community garden

General information

  • Gardens plots are assigned on a first come, first serve basis
  • Garden plots are 20’ by 20’
  • City provides plot and water access, gardeners are responsible for tilling, planting, weeding, etc.
  • No refunds after May 1. A $5 cancellation fee will be applied to refunds before May 1
  • All gardens must be attended to by May 31, planted by June 15, and have something planted the entire season
  • Renters must have their plots cleaned and cleared by November 15

Community Garden locations

  • Historic Eidem Farm, Noble Parkway and 101st Avenue North
  • Southbrook Park, 62nd and Douglas Drive
  • Lakeland Park, 6901 66th Avenue

Cost

$55 per season

Sign up

Community gardens applications will open up based on the timeline above. You will need to come to the Community Activity Center on or after the day the garden plots open up. Please note, you will not be able to register for a garden plot ahead of the time and date listed above.

Requirements for applicants

  • A copy of a photo ID or utility bill with corresponding address
  • Full payment
  • Signed rules contract
  • Signed application form

Priority for accepting applications

Priority for applications are given in this order:

  1. Last year’s renters
  2. Brooklyn Park residents
  3. Non-Brooklyn Park residents
  4. Previous renters who are looking for a second plot

Applicants will be wait-listed on a first-come, first-served basis. On the day that new gardeners (residents) can apply for a community garden, applications will be taken in the following order:

  1. In-person*
  2. Emailed or mailed received prior to or day of

*In-person is the preferred method on resident opening day as residents in line are assigned a number.