There are now over 80 community gardens across Edmonton, supporting local food growing, active, healthy lifestyles and more connected and vibrant neighbourhoods.
A community garden is a shared space where neighbours come together to grow food, learn from each other, and build community. Gardeners share access to land, water and sunlight while working side-by-side to create and care for a thriving green space.
Community gardens offer something for everyone. They help you to:
- Grow your own food
- Beautify your neighbourhood and park spaces
- Meet neighbours and build community
- Learn and share gardening skills
- Enjoy outdoor recreation for all ages
Starting or Expanding a Garden
Interested in creating or growing a garden on City parkland?
You’ll need to follow the:
These resources explain the application process, design requirements, permits and licences, and best practices for building and maintaining your garden. To get started:
- Call 311
- Email: communitygardens@edmonton.ca
Ask to connect with a Neighbourhood Resource Coordinator.
How the City Supports Community Gardens
The City of Edmonton supports Community Gardens by:
- Making City parkland available for gardens.
- Supporting Urban Agriculture by creating new zoning categories: Urban Gardens, Urban Outdoor Farms and Urban Indoor Farms.
- Reducing barriers: no development permit needed for most community gardens on parkland. Some features (like water lines, large sheds or permanent structures) may still require permits.
Find a Garden Near You
Looking to join a garden? Use the Community Garden Map to find gardens with public membership and to contact garden groups directly.
Note: Waitlists and plot availability vary by garden.
Update or Add a Garden
Help keep information current.
- Submit updates for your garden
- Add a new garden to the map
New Garden Projects
Community gardens can be developed on public land (like parks) and private land.
If you’re starting a new project:
- Review the development process and guidelines
- Contact the City for support
- Explore available sites
Grant Funding Status
As of 2025, the City’s funding agreement with Sustainable Food Edmonton has ended. Previous operating and small grants are no longer available.
Check with local partners for alternative funding opportunities
Frequently Asked Questions
The program supports residents in creating and maintaining shared growing spaces that:
- Build community
- Support sustainability
- Enhance neighbourhoods
- Join an existing garden using the map
- Contact a garden group directly
- Or start your own by reaching out via email at communitygardens@edmonton.ca or contact your City Liaison, such as a Neighbourhood Resource Coordinator (NRC)
The guidelines (launched in 2023) provide:
- Clear steps for starting a garden
- Design and planting guidance
- A simplified permit process for simple garden designs on parkland
Contact Us
Community Greening Coordinator
Email communitygardens@edmonton.ca
Phone 311 | Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311 | TTY: 711
Link Contact 311 Online