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Strathcona County’s Community Garden program helps residents and local non-profits establish community-led garden projects in County parks and green spaces.
Community gardens create a healthier, more livable community by helping residents grow food and build relationships with neighbours.
Get involved
The Community Garden Program is open to all Strathcona County residents, and it is guided by the following principles:
- Walkable – close to home and enjoyed by the surrounding community
- Inclusive – a welcoming gathering space open to everyone
- Community-led – built for the community, with the community
There are two ways you can get involved with the program:
- Join an established garden – visit the garden of your choice (view Urban Agriculture map), and take time to talk with garden members at their site to learn how the group runs the garden. Please note that community gardens are popular and waitlists are common.Â
- Start a new community garden – work together with other residents to start a new community garden. To be successful, community gardens need people power, purpose and a plan. Note that only a few garden sites can be approved and built each year. Our staff will guide you through the planning and application process so you can start growing your idea. To get involved contact us by phone or make a request through County Connect.
Find a community garden
View all of the community gardens in Strathcona County on our Urban Agriculture online map. This online map begins with an overview map of the County so you can see all community garden locations at a glance. Users can select the link for each community garden to see additional information including:
- a zoomed in map showing location details
- garden address and where to park
- garden type (for example:Â raised garden boxes)
- garden group contact information
Find more urban agriculture opportunities on the online map. Select the tab for school gardens, pollinator and edible gardens or orchards and fruit gardens to see more information about these spaces.
View the full list of community garden contact information below.
| Community Garden | Contact information |
|---|---|
| Antler Lake Uncas Community Hall | alucgarden2021@gmail.com |
| Ardrossan Community Garden | ardrossancommunitygarden@gmail.com |
| Bev Facey Community Garden | bevfaceycommunitygarden@gmail.com |
| Carson Park Community Garden | carsonparkcommunitygarden@gmail.com |
| Clover Bar Ranch Community Garden | clovbarrnch@gmail.com |
| Colchester Community Garden | colchester.community@gmail.com |
| Craigavon Park | craigavon.garden@gmail.com |
| Cranford Park | cranfordgarden@gmail.com |
| Emerald Hills Community Garden | emeraldhillscommunitygarden@gmail.com |
| Foxboro Lake Community Garden | foxborogarden@gmail.com |
| Gilmore Park Community Garden | gilmorecommunitygarden@gmail.com |
| Half Moon Lake Community Garden | |
| Heritage Point Park | heritagehillsgarden@gmail.com |
| Lakeland Ridge Park (aka Charlotte’s Web Garden) | |
| Ottewell House Community Garden | ottewellhousegarden@gmail.com |
| Sandstone Community Garden Group | sandstoneparkgarden@hotmail.com |
| Summerton Park Community Garden | summertongardens@gmail.com |
| Village on the Lake Community Garden | villageonthelakegarden@gmail.com |
| Whitecroft Community Garden | garden@whitecroftcommunity.org |
| Woodlake Court Community Garden |
Dig in: Get the latest dirt on your community garden!
Whether you're already a community garden member, or just interested in learning more about Strathcona County's Community Garden program, you are invited to subscribe to the community garden e-newsletter.
What to expect?
- Seasonal updates, including start and end dates for on-site water services
- Important updates from the County
- Upcoming garden-related events and learning opportunities
Community garden e-newsletter archive:
Recreation, Parks and Culture
Phone: 780-467-2211
Email: recreation@strathcona.ca
