Growing a Community Garden in North Park
North Park doesn't have a walkable or bikeable community garden, so a group of neighbors is working to build one. We're a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit working with the City of San Diego on a site at North Park Community Park.
Current Status
- Step 1: Nonprofit formation — Complete! We've incorporated, built our board, and received our IRS determination letter confirming 501(c)(3) status.
- Step 2: City review — Working with the City of San Diego Parks & Recreation Department through the formal community garden site process.
- Step 3: Garden construction — Building raised beds, a gathering space, an entrance trellis, and an outdoor learning area for the neighborhood.
Why Now
The North Park Community Plan identifies community gardens as a way to preserve green space, build social connection, and put unused property to good use. Right now, there's no easy way for North Park residents to walk or bike to a community garden, and we're working to change that.