Community Gardens

Find a Community Garden

Community gardens are an excellent resource for Springfield families looking to improve their health, get involved in their community, and have fun. With a community garden plot, you'll have a fun and accessible way to grow your fruits and vegetables. Plus, by working with neighbors towards a common goal, community gardens can help you feel more connected and involved in your community.

Thurston Community Garden at Lively Park 

This organic garden is meant for all community members, providing a space for people of all ages and abilities to grow vegetables, fruits, and flowers while connecting with their neighbors. Conveniently located behind the dog park at Lively Park, these affordable plots are available seasonally. The largest plot in the garden is reserved for the Willamalane food pantry, which helps provide fresh produce to those in need. 

Pricing

• 22x20 space: $40
• 20x10 space: $20
• 5x40 space: $20
• Accessible raised beds: $20

Sign up

Returning renters must confirm their space for the year before April 20. The remaining spaces will be open to new renters starting Monday, April 20. For more information about the Thurston Community Garden, call 541-736-4570. 

Volunteer

To volunteer in the garden, sign up here. 

About Thurston Community Garden 

In 2017, a community conversation determined that the Thurston Community needed more resources for low-income residents and a community garden. As a result, Catholic Community Services, Food For Lane County, Waypoint Church, The Oregon Food Bank, and Thurston High School collaborated to create the Thurston Community Pantry that same year. In 2020, the pantry received a nearly $30,000 grant from Weyerhaeuser to develop a community garden. Willamalane provided the land at Lively Park, north of the dog park area, and began managing the garden in January 2023.

Community Garden at Meadow Park 

The small community garden is located near the apartments at the south end of Meadow Park. This garden is currently full.

Huerto de la Familia Community Garden at Gamebird Park

Gamebird Park is home to community gardens managed by Huerto de la Familia, a non-profit organization dedicated to the health and economic security of Latinos in Lane County, Oregon. See Huerto de la Familia for more information.