In honor of the warmer temperatures and the incoming growing season, Urbana Park District are now offering plots in their community gardens, if you don’t have access to one.
For a full list of offerings, check out what UPD has to say about their program below:
No room to plant a garden? Rent a plot for the season in Meadowbrook Park. Urbana Park District provides the space, the wheelbarrows and water and you provide the tools, seeds and hard work.
Rent an Organic Garden Plot: Community Gardening in Meadowbrook Park
GrowingSeason: March 5, 2017 – Nov 5, 2017
Age18andUp
Plant and grow your garden at the oldest local organic community gardens! Since 1975, the Meadowbrook Organic Garden program has supported healthy bodies and a healthy community.
We provide space, water, hoses and wheelbarrows. You supply tools, plants, labor,and optional fencing. A garden supervisor can assist with questions or concerns. Garden plots are rented in “as-is” condition, and participation is at your own risk. For more information, call 217-384-4062 or read the garden manual at www.urbanaparks.org/meadowbrook-park/.
To Register for a Garden Plot:
- Register by calling 217-367-1544 or completing the registration form on page 61. Online registration is not available.
- In addition to the plot rental fee, gardeners pay a $30 deposit. The deposit is returned at the end of the growing season if the gardener abides by the Urbana Park District’s published guidelines. Returning gardeners in good standing earn a discounted deposit.
- New gardeners must attend a Garden Meeting at the Anita Purves Nature Center or Meadowbrook Park, where garden plot selection will take place. You must register and pay for the garden at least two days prior to attending a meeting.
