Community Gardens
What are community gardens?
Community gardens are a unique form of public open space managed by the community. The gardens allow a forum where people can learn from each other, seek self sufficiency and build community spirit and a shared purpose.
Our ten community gardens have been sustained by the ongoing enthusiasm of the community and are used for growing herbs, flowers, vegetables, fruits and conserving rare plants and seeds. Most gardens also demonstrate sustainable principles including waste minimisation, water conservation and energy conservation.
Most gardens offer you the chance to minimise you household waste through utilising communal composting systems. Many of the gardens showcase practical and innovative reuse of pre loved materials as well as examples of a wide variety of organic mulches.
People love community gardens for lots of different reasons. You may want to: ‘get your hands dirty’; grow your own fresh, organic food; learn hands-on gardening skills; or simply relax. Community gardens are also a good way to get involved in your local area. You can: meet other people; share interests, ideas and cultures; and put something back into your local community.
Who supports the gardens?
Community Gardens in the City of Sydney area are supported by the City, along with a range of organisations including the Department of Housing, the Royal Botanic Gardens, the University of NSW and the Australian City Farms and Community Gardens Network.
How can I participate in a community garden?
Contact the coordinator of the community garden you would like to get involved with and find out how the garden works.
Where's my nearest community garden?
There are currently 10 community gardens within the City of Sydney. Click here to find a garden nearest you.
- Angel St Permaculture Garden
Corner of Angel and Harold Streets, Newtown. Open every Sunday morning, 9am to 12 noon.
- Newtown Community Garden
In the grounds of Jane Evans Day Care Centre. Contact Lance Feeney on 02 9699 8756 or 0418 688 924.
- Eveleigh St/Pemulwuy Park Community Garden
Pemulwuy Park off Eveleigh St Redfern. Contact Michael Neville on 02 9246 7803.
- Marton Community Garden
Contact Prue Rheuben on 02 9245 1841.
- Cook Community Garden
Contact Prue Rheuben on 02 9245 1841.
- Solander Community Garden
Contact Prue Rheuben on 02 9245 1841.
- The Luncheon Club Eden Garden
Contact Carole Ann King on 0416 040 074.
- Greg Hewish Memorial Garden
Contact Denny Powell on 02 9698 1620.
- Glebe Community Garden
Contact Paul Angle on 0410 317 999.
- Woolloomooloo Community Garden
Contact Chris Ireland on 02 9331 2689 or Brian Waldron on 02 8354 1449
- Rozelle Bay Community Nursery
Contact Beth Buchanan on 02 9660 1304.
For more information, please contact:
Waste Education Coordinator
Tel: 02 9246 7803
Email: mneville@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
