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.
Recommended Parks for Community Gardens
The list below and associated 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.
Ward |
Property |
Potential |
|---|
1 |
Matthew Rodzik Park |
High |
|---|
1 |
Central Park |
High |
|---|
2 |
Mill Street Park |
Moderate |
|---|
2 |
Crowley Greenbelt |
High |
|---|
2 |
Wilson Park (Adie Knox arena) |
High |
|---|
2 |
Bridgeview Park |
High |
|---|
3 |
Bruce Park |
Current |
|---|
3 |
Mitchell Park |
High |
|---|
3 |
Wigle Park |
High |
|---|
4 |
Lens Avenue Greenbelt |
Moderate |
|---|
4 |
Memorial Park |
High |
|---|
4 |
Lanspeary Park |
High |
|---|
5 |
George Park |
Moderate |
|---|
5 |
Drouillard (Ford City) |
Current |
|---|
5 |
A.K.O Park |
High |
|---|
6 |
Brumpton Park |
Moderate |
|---|
6 |
Realtor Park |
High |
|---|
7 |
Lakeshore Woods |
Moderate |
|---|
7 |
Forest Glade Community Centre |
High |
|---|
8 |
Derwent Park |
Current |
|---|
8 |
Meadowbrook Park |
Moderate |
|---|
8 |
Pykes Park |
Moderate |
|---|
8 |
Rivard-Fountainbleu Park |
High |
|---|
9 |
Captain Wilson Park |
Moderate |
|---|
9 |
Walker Homesite |
High |
|---|
10 |
Remington-Booster Park |
High |
|---|
Who can apply for a Community Garden on Municipal property?
The Applicant must be a legal entity in its own right and not an unincorporated association or other form of informal organization. The Applicant must carry insurance in an amount(s) and type(s) satisfactory to the City’s Manager of Insurance and Risk. This generally includes $2,000,000.00 in comprehensive general liability insurance naming the City as an additional insured.
How to apply to start a Community Garden
This application is for the creation of Community Gardens on City of Windsor owned property only. To apply, please print and complete the Application Form.
Applications should be received by October 31st 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 in person (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm) or by mail to:
Environment & Sustainability Coordinator
c/o Lou Romano Water Reclamation plant
4155 Ojibway Parkway
N9C 4A5
If you require assistance, please contact the Environment and Sustainability Coordinator at
emp@citywindsor.ca or 519-253-7111 ext. 3290.
For more information on Community Gardens in Windsor Essex
For more information on Environmental Initiatives
Phone: For general information call 311. For detailed inquiries call 519-253-7111 ext. 3290.
Email:
emp@citywindsor.ca