Community Gardens
Community Gardens on Municipal Property
A community garden is a place where people come together to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers. The food grown at a community garden is shared within the community.
What are the benefits of a community garden?
- Provides a source of healthy, fresh food for the community;
- Enhances habitat for bees, birds and other animals;
- Fosters community spirit and interaction;
- Limits the use of pesticides and manufactured fertilizer;
- Creates a thriving neighbourhood gathering place;
- Increases the absorption of stormwater into the ground;
- Provides education to the community about growing food.
Our community garden program
The Community Gardens on Municipal Property Program provides a structure and process for community gardens on City-owned property. The City of Windsor is providing the land for use. Site preparation, materials, operation and maintenance of the community garden will be the responsibility of the applicant.
Current gardens
Wigle Park
397 Erie Street East
Mitchell Park
325 Giles Boulevard West
Caron Avenue Parkette (formerly Bruce Park Garden)
774 Caron Avenue
Derwent Park
7911 Forest Glade Drive
Ford City Community Garden
970 Drouillard Road
South Merritt Park
1030 Merritt Drive
Recommended parks for community gardens
The list below and associated location map show the parks recommended for community gardens. When applying for land to operate a community garden, we suggest you consult this list of parks. Municipal properties, such as parks not on the list or vacant lots, may still be applied for; however, the process may take longer.
- Ward 1, Veterans' Memorial Park
- Ward 2, Crowley Park
- Ward 4, Optimist Memorial Park
- Ward 4, Lanspeary Park
- Ward 7, Magnolia Park
- Ward 8, Fontainebleu Park
New Community Gardens
The following parks are currently under consideration for community garden placement:
- Ernest Atkinson Park
- Bridgeview Park
- Lens Avenue Greenbelt
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Environment & Sustainability Coordinator at:
(519) 255-6100 ext. 6108
Who can apply for a community garden on municipal property?
How to apply to start a community garden
This application is for the creation of community gardens on the City of Windsor-owned property only. To apply, please print and complete the application form.
Applications should be received by October 31 of the current year to begin the selection process for the growing season the following year.
Submit your application via email to emp@citywindsor.ca or by mail to:
(519) 255-6100 ext. 6108
For more information on community gardens in Windsor-Essex
For more information on environmental initiatives
Email: emp@citywindsor.ca