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

How to apply

Before applying, review the Community Garden Program Policy to understand the responsibilities, including:

Planting of acceptable vegetation only (vegetables, herbs, pollinator flowers, fruit, fruit trees/shrubs, ornamental plants)
Watering the garden
Maintenance costs and records
Recruiting and managing volunteers

Interested community organizations can apply at any time.

Apply for a community garden

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.