Page last updated on December 13, 2024 at 10:25 am
About Switchyard Park Community Garden
Located on the north side of Switchyard Park, and accessible via the B-Line Trail and the Switchyard Park parking lot on West Grimes Lane, Switchyard Park Community Garden is a place for members of the public to try their hands at organic gardening in rented raised beds. Garden tools, other amenities, and education opportunities are available to gardeners as well.
Plots are available for use starting in mid-April.
Garden Plot Rental for 2025
Returning gardeners in good standing can register for the same plot they used in 2024 from Feb. 3-13, 2025. registration for gardeners wishing to switch plots, and all new gardeners, begins March 4, 2025 at 10 a.m.
Registration takes place online and is first-come, first-served. The registration link will be made available on the community gardening 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.
Community Gardens Agreement
The 2025 Community Gardening Program Gardener Agreement is coming soon.
| Registration Code | 2025 Plot Rental Fee | Plot Description |
|---|---|---|
| 165203-A | $50 | Raised Bed approx. 24-32 sq. ft. |
Community Gardening Program
Large and small garden plots available for rent.
Willie Streeter Community Garden
In-ground and raised bed plots for rent
Butler Park Community Garden
In-ground and raised bed garden plots for rent
Community Gardening Classes
Educational programs for the home garden and landscape.
Report a problem in Switchyard Park Garden
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.