Garden Plots

Nothing is quite as satisfying as planting seeds and seeing nature's blessing emerge through the soil - except possibly eating the harvest!  People who like to garden but don't have much space may want to sign up for one of the District's garden plots.  Large plots are approximately 19' X 30' and new in 2010 half-size plots measuring 15' x 19'.  We provide a limited number of watering spigots and trash containers.  Hand-held watering containers will be needed; no hoses are allowed.  Plant and seed purchases are the responsibility of each gardener.  New gardeners are assigned a plot based on space available.  This program is not available for online registration. 

During the fall of 2009 the Park District completed site grading and expansion of the north section of garden plots located on West Street. The project resulted in a total of 495 garden plots available for the 2010 season, consisting of 459 full-size, 30 half-size, and 6 raised plots. Garden plots previously located in the south section of the site are no longer available for rent. In May the Park District determined that 23 additional plots (18 half-size and 5 full-size) could be added in the perimeter areas of the gardens.   This resulted in a total of 518 at the site. Please click on the link below to view a map of the 2010 garden plots.

Details about the Garden Plots
-There are 518 total plots available for rent
-464 full-size plots measuring approx. 19’ x 30’
-6 raised plots
-New for 2010: 48 half-size plots measuring approx. 15’ x 19’
-Organic plots are available
-There are 10 water spigots located throughout the garden plots (hand-watering only; hoses are not allowed)

Click Here to download the 2010 Garden Plot Map with added plots (.pdf)

Click Here to download the 2010 Garden Plot Guidelines (.pdf)


Garden Plots Project
Click Here for information regarding the West Street Garden Plots project and previously proposed DuPage River Park location.


Naperville Park District Garden Plots
811 S. West Street, Naperville
630.848.5000

 

 

 
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Multiple Benefits of Community Gardening

Did you know that community gardening has multiple benefits that are felt and seen not only by the gardeners themselves, but that are enjoyed by an entire community? The primary benefits of community gardening include:

- Municipal Costs
- Pocket Parks
- Exercise
- Improved Diets
- Food Production
- Youth Education
- Cultural Opportunities
- Horticultural Therapy
- Crime Prevention

If you'd like to learn more, click here to read some excerpts taken from a document titled, "The Multiple Benefits of Community Gardening." This information is being used with written consent from Gardening Matters in Minneapolis, MN .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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