Community Gardens

Community gardens are shared spaces in parks where people can grow food, flowers and native plants together. The community or agencies manage the gardens, and some gardens have designated plots that are collectively maintained, with harvests donated to local community food organizations. The City of Toronto supports community gardens by providing space in parks, access to water and waste removal.

If you wish to grow just for yourself or your family, please visit Allotment Plots and Gardens.

There are many established Community Gardens across the city. If you find one that interests you, contact the Supervisor of the Community Gardens Programs. Some community gardens may have a waiting list.

District Garden Name Park Address
Etobicoke/York Jamestown Community Garden Masseygrove Park 10 Rampart Rd
Etobicoke/York Panorama Park Community Garden Panorama Park 31 Panorama Dr
Etobicoke/York Bell Manor Park Community Garden Bell Manor Park 1 Bayside Lane
Etobicoke/York Gate House Transformational Healing Garden Colonel Samuel Smith Park 3145 Lake Shore Blvd W
Etobicoke/York New Horizons Community Garden Tom Riley Park 3216 Bloor St W
Toronto/East York Youth Garden Dunn Avenue Parkette 186 Close Ave
Toronto/East York HOPE Garden Masaryk Park 212 Cowan Ave
Toronto/East York Ravina Community Garden Ravina Community Garden 280 Quebec Ave
Toronto/East York West Lodge Park Community Garden West Lodge Park 165 Lansdowne Ave
Etobicoke/York Emmett Ave. Community Garden Eglinton Flats 101 Emmett Ave
Etobicoke/York Rockcliffe Demonstration and Teaching Garden and Greenhouses Rockcliffe Service Yard 301 Rockcliffe Blvd
Etobicoke/York Rockcliffe Seniors' Garden Rockcliffe Service Yard 301 Rockcliffe Blvd
Etobicoke/York Rockcliffe Juniors' Garden Rockcliffe Service Yard 301 Rockcliffe Blvd
North York Rockford Park Community Garden Rockford Park 70 Rockford Rd
Etobicoke/York Driftwood Parkette Community Garden Driftwood Parkette 359 Driftwood Ave
Etobicoke/York Oakdale Park Community Garden Oakdale Park 350 Grandravine Dr
North York Eglinton Park Heritage Garden Eglinton Park 200 Eglinton Ave W
North York Lawrence Heights Community Garden Lawrence Heights Community Centre 5 Replin Rd
North York Hopewell Community Garden Walter Saunders Memorial Park 440 Hopewell Ave
Toronto/East York Dovercourt Park Community Garden Dovercourt Park 155 Bartlett Ave
Toronto/East York Dufferin Grove Community Garden Dufferin Grove Park 875 Dufferin St
Toronto/East York Earlscourt Park Community Garden Earlscourt Park 1200 Lansdowne Ave
Toronto/East York Perth Dupont Community Garden Symington Avenue Playground 431 Perth Ave
Toronto/East York Alex Wilson Community Garden Alex Wilson Community Garden 552 Richmond St W
Toronto/East York Alexandra Park Diversity Garden Alexandra Park 275 Bathurst St
Toronto/East York Scadding Court Urban Agriculture Program Scadding Court Community Centre 707 Dundas St W
Toronto/East York Trinity Bellwoods Community Garden Trinity Bellwoods Park 1053 Dundas St W
Toronto/East York Christie Pits Community Garden Christie Pits Park 750 Bloor St W
Toronto/East York Fred's Wildflower Garden Fred Hamilton Playground 155 Roxton Rd
Toronto/East York Huron St. Garden Lillian H. Smith Park 180 Huron St
Toronto/East York The Beltline Karma Garden Beltline Trail 378 Mt Pleasant Rd
Toronto/East York Ben Nobleman Park Community Orchard Ben Nobleman Park 1075 Eglinton Ave W
Toronto/East York Cedarvale Park Community Garden Cedarvale Park 443 Arlington Rd
Toronto/East York Frankel Lambert Park Community Garden Frankel-Lambert Park 340 Christie St
Toronto/East York Frankel Lambert Park Community Garden #2 Frankel-Lambert Park 340 Christie St
Toronto/East York Garrison Creek Community Garden Garrison Creek Park 1090 Shaw St
Toronto/East York Garrison Creek Community Garden #2 Garrison Creek Park 1090 Shaw St
Toronto/East York Hillcrest Park Community Garden Hillcrest Park 950 Davenport Rd
Toronto/East York Oriole Park Community Garden Oriole Park 201 Oriole Pkwy
Toronto/East York June Rowlands Children's Garden June Rowlands Park 220 Davisville Ave
Toronto/East York Moss Park Community Kitchen Garden Moss Park 150 Sherbourne St
Toronto/East York Prospect St Community Garden Prospect St 35 Prospect St
Toronto/East York Regent Park Community Garden Regent Park 620 Dundas St E
Toronto/East York Winchester Square Park Community Garden Winchester Square Park 474 Ontario St
Toronto/East York East York Community Centre Children's Garden East York Community Centre 1081 1/2 Pape Ave
Toronto/East York Greenwood Park Community Garden Greenwood Park 150 Greenwood Ave
Toronto/East York Matty Eckler Community Garden Matty Eckler Playground 953 Gerrard St
Toronto/East York Maple Leaf Forever Park Community Garden Maple Leaf Forever Park 62 Laing St
Toronto/East York The Rail Garden The Rail Garden 450 Woodfield Rd
North York Leaside Park Community Garden Leaside Park 5 Leaside Park Dr
North York Thorncliffe Family Garden R.V. Burgess Park 46 Thorncliffe Park Dr
North York Thorncliffe Park Garden Club Community Garden Thorncliffe Garden Club Community Garden 50 Beth Nelson Dr
North York Thorncliffe Park Garden Club Community Garden - West Side Thorncliffe Garden Club Community Garden Extension Opposite 50 Beth Nealson Dr
North York Flemingdon Park Community Garden Flemingdon Park 150 Grenoble Dr
North York Dallington Pollinators Community Garden Dallington Park 32 Glentworth Rd
North York Shawnee Park Community Garden Shawnee Park 81 Shawnee Circle
North York Parkview Neighbourhood Garden McKenzie Parkette 293 Doris Ave
Toronto/East York Ashbridges ECO Community Garden Ashbridges ECO Community Garden 101 Coxwell Ave
Toronto/East York Beach Community Edible Garden Ashbridges Bay Park 1561 Lakeshore Blvd E
Toronto/East York East York Community Garden Stan Wadlow Park 9 Haldon Ave
Scarborough Prairie Drive Park Community Garden Prairie Drive Park 70 Prairie Dr
Scarborough Prairie Drive Park Community Garden #2 Prairie Drive Park 70 Prairie Dr
Scarborough Brimley Acres Community Garden Thomson Memorial Park 1005 Brimley Rd
Scarborough Chester Le Olive Community Garden Chester Le Park 255 Chester Le Blvd
Scarborough Scarborough Village Community Garden Fred Johnson Park 3630 Kingston Rd
Scarborough Roots of Scarborough East (ROSE) Community Garden East Scarborough Storefront 4040 Lawrence Ave E
Scarborough Bob Hunter Community Garden Bob Hunter Park 1025 Meadowvale Rd
Scarborough Littles Rd Park Community Garden Littles Park 30 Littles Rd
Scarborough Neilson Park Community Garden Neilson Park 1555 Neilson Rd

Community gardens are very popular, and planning a new community garden takes time.

Applicants must be a group who have:

  • At least five residents responsible for the upkeep of the garden.
  • One or two group leaders or coordinators to oversee the garden and liaison with the City.
  • A good location in a City park that does not conflict or interfere with other park uses and that has good light.
  • A design or layout for the space.
  • A plan for maintenance throughout the season.

The City of Toronto must:

  • Confirm that there is not another community garden in the area.
  • Own the proposed location.
  • Confirm that the space is not already in use or has future planned use
  • Confirm that the location is good for growing, with water access, safe soil and sufficient sunlight.
  • Confirm support for the garden from neighbours and residents through a Community Consultation organized by the local Ward Councillor’s office.

Before writing your proposal, contact the Supervisor of the Community Gardens Program to confirm that there are no immediate concerns or issues with the site. City staff will review the site’shistory, current use, safety and existing utilities. If the requested site cannot be used, the city will offer alternate locations.

If staff confirm that a site may be appropriate for a community garden, you can submit your proposal.

Create a Proposal

Confirmation that a site may be appropriate for a community or submitting a proposal doesn’t mean the garden is approved. Approval from the City must be received before any gardening is done in the park.

An ideal community garden site has the following attributes:

  • Receives at least 6 hours of sun per day
  • Close to watering facilities, but does not interfere with any underground pipes or lines
  • Easily accessible for community members
  • Does not affect the community’s enjoyment of other park functions (e.g., dog walking, sports, permits, etc.)

Your proposal must include:

  1. A description of the group, including:
    • The purpose and goals
    • Organization and decision-making structure
    • Members’ names and experience
    • Members’ experience in completing and working on projects together
    • Time commitment of each member
    • Tasks each member has committed to
      • A description of the space in the park, including
        • Size
        • Current use (e.g. dog run)
        • History
        • Access to water, sunlight and roads
        • Impact on the neighbourhood
      • A list of site preparation needs, hardscape needs and plant needs
      • A list of tools and a tool storage plan
      • A weekly maintenance schedule for the season
      • A list of any organizations which have been, or will be, contacted for support
      • A drawing or scaled map of the site currently
      • A drawing or scaled map of the plan for the site

      Submit proposals

      Solomon Boyé
      301 Rockcliffe Blvd
      Toronto, Ontario M6N 4R8
      Phone: (416) 392-7800
      Email: sboye@toronto.ca

      Once the Community Garden Program Supervisor and program team have received your proposal, staff will review your proposal and identify any issues that need to be addressed.

      If the site and design are approved, the local councillor will undertake a community consultation to get community feedback and support.

      Once the proposal has been approved, including a successful Community Consultation, garden installation will be scheduled.

      The City of Toronto installs the garden by providing:

      • soil
      • compost
      • water access
      • fencing
      • bed borders/raised planters
      • storage shed
      • tools and plants the first year