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Council approves move of Hope Community Garden to Giles Park, expanding space for classrooms and donations
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Summary
The Prior Creek City Council voted to let the mayor sign an agreement to relocate the Hope Community Garden to Giles Park, increasing gardening space to roughly 19,000–20,000 square feet to expand youth programming and food donations to a local mission.
The Prior Creek City Council voted to allow the mayor to enter an agreement to relocate the Hope Community Garden to Giles Park, expanding the garden from about 4,200 square feet to roughly 19,000–20,000 square feet.
Natalie, who said she works for Mays County Hope and oversees the community garden, told the council the move would increase beds and educational opportunities: "We have 22 beds now — could you imagine how many more beds we could put in there?" She said the garden’s harvest is donated to the Prior Rescue Mission and that volunteers, including local service clubs and school groups, help with planting and harvesting.
The mayor and council described the Giles Park site as suited for the garden’s learning-and-service focus. Council members asked about flood risk, water access and equipment security; Natalie said raised beds are used and tools would not be left exposed. "We will apply for grants," she added, and noted local volunteer labor would help with the move.
Councilmember discussion focused on funding for irrigation hookups and whether the city would extend a water line. The council acknowledged the site is in a low-lying area that can get wet in heavy rain but said recent drainage work upstream should mitigate routine flooding.
Steve Brown moved the measure and Bruce Smith seconded it. The council approved the motion by roll call.
The council directed staff to coordinate details of the lease amendment, fencing and hydrant extension and to update the council as the relocation proceeds.
