Community Garden Program

Community gardens bring people together to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers on shared city-owned land. These gardens encourage healthy eating, physical activity, and stronger community connections.  You can grow for yourself or donate to others. Let’s grow together!

Start a community garden

If you're part of a community group or organization in Niagara Falls, you can apply to create a community garden on municipal land. The City’s Environmental Action Committee reviews applications year-round. If approved, City staff will help you get started and ensure your garden is set up for success.

There is currently a community garden established at:

• MacBain Community Centre, 7150 Montrose Road, operated by Links for Greener Learning

Community gardens can also be established at these approved locations:

• Meadowvale Park, 7148 Briarwood Avenue
• Prince Charles Park, 6360 Arad Street
• Rosberg Park, 4284 Queen Street
• W. L. Houck Park, 5709 Valley Way
• Weaver Park, 6613 Dunn Street
• Westfield Park, 6983 Warden Avenue

What you need to apply

Prepare the following information:

• Organization and contact details (applications are open to charities, non-profits, and organized groups)
• Background on your organization
• Experience with volunteers and project management
• Proposed garden location
• Design and site plan description
• Budget and funding sources
• Work plan for garden operations

Application review

Once submitted, applications go through a review process involving City departments. Applications will be evaluated based on:

• The group’s ability to maintain the garden long-term
• Experience with similar projects
• Community impact, including support for at-risk populations
• Collaboration with other groups or public involvement
• Ability to secure additional funding

After your application is approved

If approved, the City will draft a Community Garden Agreement for the applicant to sign and follow throughout the garden’s operation.