There are many opportunities to enjoy fresh produce and local products in the City of Burlington. You can grow your own edible garden with our community gardens, pick your own fruits at a local farm or buy a variety of fresh and homemade goods at a farmers' market.
Growing an edible garden is a fun way to get active outdoors and enjoy fresh and nutritious fruits, veggies and herbs. Our community garden program lets you rent a garden plot for a season to grow your garden.
You can apply for either a ground based or raised accessible garden plot. Please read and agree to the garden rules before submitting your application.
Application for the 2024 season will be open in May and close on Nov. 30, 2023. Plots are assigned by lottery draw, which takes place in December each year.
How to Register in the Community Garden Lottery |
You can register for the community lottery using the steps below |
Logging in |
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Selecting your garden location |
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You have now entered your name into the lottery |
If you would like to enter your name into more than one garden location or type of plot follow the instructions above once again. When you have reached the final screen again, you will be asked to rank your preferences. You may do so by dragging and dropping the rows into the order that you would prefer. Once you are happy with your selection you can select “Lottery” in the bottom right corner to complete the process. |
Our ground plots measure 2 m by 3.6 m and our raised accessible plots measure 1 m by 3 m. All our community gardens feature:
Check out the community gardens throughout Burlington and what each one features.
Here are the layouts of our garden plots by location.
Amherst Park |
The Amherst Park community garden features:
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Central Park |
The Central Park community garden features:
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Francis Road Bikeway |
The Francis Park community garden features:
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Ireland Park |
The Ireland Park community garden features:
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Maple Park |
The Maple Park community garden features:
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Please read our community garden rules before you submit your application.
Community garden rules |
All gardeners and guests must comply with the following garden rules and regulations. For questions, please email us at communitygardens@burlington.ca or call us at 289-983-6527.
Rule ViolationsLearn how to report rule violations and view possible consequences for violating rules. Reporting rule violations and consequences You can report a rule violation. See how we handle rule violations.
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Visitor guidelines |
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View some of our frequently asked questions about community gardens.
Do you offer tours of the gardens? |
Yes, a school field trip may be arranged. Contact the community garden coordinator at communitygardens@burlington.ca. |
Can more community gardens be built? |
Our Strategic Plan supports the development of new community gardens across Burlington. You can email the Community Garden Coordinator at communitygardens@burlington.ca if you have a location idea for a garden. A suitable garden location should meet basic criteria including:
You can apply for funding for new community gardens through the: |
With the new lottery registration system, do I have to apply for the lottery every year? |
You will have to reapply each year to the community gardens lottery by following the same steps in the how-to between May 1 and November 30. |
How do I withdraw from the lottery? |
If you wish to withdraw, please contact Recreation, Community and Culture customer service:
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Who can I reach out to if I have a question? |
For technical and registration questions, contact Recreation, Community and Culture Customer service at liveandplay@burlington.ca or by calling 905-335-7738. For Community Garden Program questions, contact the Community Gardens Coordinator at communitygardens@burlington.ca |
We appreciate donations. You can donate tools in good condition, patio umbrellas with stands and vegetable seeds and seedlings. Please contact the Community Garden Coordinator to make a donation.
There are many farms and markets in Burlington and the surrounding Halton Region where you can pick and buy your own fruits and vegetables. Check out some local farms and learn where you can pick your own produce and enjoy agricultural recreation.
Enjoy local produce, baked goods, garden supplies, hand-crafted items and more at our local farmers' markets. We offer both indoor and outdoor shopping and activities at the: