Page last updated on May 9, 2025 at 12:31 pm
About the Community Gardening Program
Community gardens are a place for all levels of gardener, from aspiring to master gardener. Join us and reap all of the benefits that community gardens offer. Access to delicious, nutritious, fresh food is just the beginning.
Gardeners ...
- experience physical and mental health benefits
- enjoy the sights and sounds of nature
- meet people with a shared interest
- carry out their own food culture
- engage children in experiential learning
- help their families develop healthy eating habits
- learn tips from gardening experts in our classes
- join us at community events
The Bloomington Community Gardening program provides the infrastructure so that you can grow your own food, flowers, herbs and more.
We provide:
- fencing to help exclude wildlife
- access to water
- communal tools
- composting
- knowledgeable garden staff who are ready to help you
- a monthly garden newsletter
Garden Plot Rental
Gardener registration takes place online at the links below beginning on March 4, 2025 at 10am. Registration takes place on a first come, first served basis. Garden plots are available to rent through July or until all plots are rented. All garden plots have been reserved at Willie Streeter Community Garden. As of May 9, there is 1 small in-ground plot available at Butler Park (scroll to BP C-01) and 1 raised bed available at Switchyard Park (scroll to SY M-02). Reserve your space at the links below. All reservations are first come, first served. 1 plot per household.
Reserve a plot at Butler Park Community Garden
Reserve a plot at Switchyard Park Community Garden
Please put your name on the WAITLIST if you are interested in a plot that is currently full, and we will contact you should a space become available.
Hours of Operation
Dawn to dusk, April through October.
Accessibility
The Community Gardening program offers garden plots based on varying accessibility needs. Raised beds are available at both the Willie Streeter and Butler Park locations, and raised beds that are wheelchair accessible are available at Switchyard Park.
Sponsorships and Donations
The Community Gardening program benefits from generous donations from corporations, businesses, groups and individuals in the form of seeds, plants, tools, soil amendments and other supplies, which allow us to keep our gardening opportunities affordable to all. There are a number of opportunities to become a donor to or sponsor of the Community Gardening program. Sponsorships or donations are accepted throughout the year. For more information about making a sponsorship or donation to the City's community gardens, contact Sarah Mullin at 812.349.3704 or email communitygardens@bloomington.in.gov.