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 for a NEW Community Garden

This application is for the creation of Community Gardens on City of Windsor owned property only. To apply, print and complete the Application Form.

Applications must 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 with your application, please contact the Environment and Sustainability Coordinator at emp@citywindsor.ca or 519-253-7111 ext. 3290.

Community Garden License Renewals

Harvested fruits and vegetables The licensee of a current community garden on Municipal property has the first right to the licensed land for the following calendar year. The current community garden coordinator must complete a Renewal Application before August 31st of the current year for the growing season the following year.