Community Gardens

What are Community Gardens and why do we need them?

Community gardens in Richmond are shared, outdoor spaces where residents grow vegetables, herbs, fruit and flowers while connecting with neighbours in nature. Also known as allotment gardens, these gardens support local food production, urban agriculture and sustainable living in Richmond.

Located throughout the city, Richmond community gardens provide individual or shared garden plots where people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds and levels of gardening experience can grow fresh food close to home. Community gardens help strengthen food security, encourage healthy lifestyles, reduce environmental impacts and build stronger, more connected neighbourhoods.

By gardening together, participants share knowledge, resources and experiences while helping cultivate vibrant public spaces. Community gardens also support biodiversity, composting, pollinator habitats and a more circular food system.

Community Garden Locations and Management

Richmond community gardens are located on public land and managed by the City of Richmond’s Park Services Department in collaboration with Urban Bounty, a Richmond non-profit organization.

The City provides core infrastructure, such as water access, fencing, signage, tool sheds, gravel pathways and ongoing site improvements. Organic compost and wood chips are also provided to help maintain healthy soil.

Urban Bounty oversees the day-to-day operations on behalf of the City, including constructing raised garden beds, providing soil, and handling memberships, waitlists, and annual fees that support tools, equipment and shared resources.

Join a Community Garden

For more information about community gardens, including locations, plot availability, fees, and how to sign up, visit urbanbounty.ca and learn how to get involved in community gardening in Richmond. Grow your own food, meet your neighbours and help cultivate a greener community.