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Board discusses restarting community garden; staff and volunteers to explore park sites
Summary
Board members discussed a proposal to revive a community garden on city park land, with potential locations near Holiday Heights and Summit Road; volunteers would handle plot measurement and upkeep, but staff noted maintenance capacity and site preparation needs.
A proposal to re-establish a community garden on city park land was discussed at the Norton Parks and Cemetery Board meeting on Feb. 20, 2025. Board members said Jamie Lukens had spoken with City staff about using park land — possibly near Holiday Heights or the former Summit Road garden site — to provide garden plots for residents who lack yard space.
Board members and staff discussed maintenance capacity in the service department and suggested a volunteer-run model in which volunteers handle plot measuring and upkeep while the city provides space. The board noted practical site-preparation needs for new ground, including multiple plowings and soil disruption, and discussed the possibility of raised beds as an alternative.
No formal action was taken; members asked staff and volunteers to continue investigating suitable sites and logistics and to report back at a future meeting, when staffing and seasonal scheduling are clearer.
