Page last updated on March 1, 2024 at 1:26 pm
About Butler Park Community Garden
Nestled in the southwest corner of Rev. Ernest D. Butler Park, at the intersection of West Ninth and North John Streets, Butler Park Community Garden is a place for members of the public to try their hands at organic gardening in rented plots.
The garden includes 53 organic in-ground plots in two sizes and three raised beds for rent.
Garden tools, other amenities, and educational opportunities are available to gardeners as well.
For more information about the community gardening program, or about renting a garden plot at Butler Park Community Garden, call (812) 349-3704 or email communitygardens@bloomington.in.gov.
Garden Plot Rental for 2024
Registration for gardeners wishing to switch plots, and all new gardeners, begins on March 4 at 10 a.m. Garden plots are available to rent throughout the season or until all plots are rented.
Registration takes place online and is first-come, first-served. The registration link will be made available on our homepage on March 4.
Hours of Operation
Gardens are open dawn to dusk, April through October.
Switchyard Park is open from 5 a.m. until 11 p.m. year round.
| Registration Code | 2023 Plot Rental Fee | Plot Description |
|---|---|---|
| 165201-A | $58/in-city, $67/non-city | Organic Large Plot 140 sq. ft. |
| 165201-B | $45/in-city, $52/non-city | Organic Small Plot approx. 95 sq. ft. |
| 165201-C | $45/in-city, $52/non-city | Organic Raised Bed 32 sq. ft. |
Community Gardening Program
Large and small garden plots available for rent.
Willie Streeter Community Garden
In-ground and raised plots for rent.
Switchyard Park Community Garden
39 raised beds available for rent inside Switchyard Park
Community Gardening Classes
Educational programs for the home garden and landscape.
Report a problem in Butler Park Gardens
Use the uReport online system to report a problem or make a comment.
Accessibility
See Community Gardening main page for full details.
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.