Benefits of Community Gardens:
- Improves the quality of life for people in the garden
- Provides a catalyst for neighborhood and community development
- Stimulates Social Interaction
- Encourages Self-Reliance
- Beautifies Neighborhoods
- Produces Nutritious Food
- Reduces Family Food Budgets
- Conserves Resources
- Creates opportunity for recreation, exercise, therapy, and education
- Reduces Crime
- Preserves Open Space
- Creates income opportunities and economic development
- Reduces city heat from streets and parking lots
- Provides opportunities for intergenerational and cross-cultural connections
Important Dates for Community Gardeners:
- March 30, 2010- Deadline to reserve your spot in the garden for summer 2010
For more information about Community Gardens, please visit the American Community Garden Association website.
Maps of our Gardens:
Dutterer's Park | East Middle School/Skate Park
Our Gardens on Google Maps
City of Westminster Community Gardens Contact:
mhynes@westgov.com