Community Garden Plot Application

Community Garden Plot Application

Thanks for your interest in community gardening with Minneapolis Parks and Recreation! The application for 2026 plots closed February 15th. The application will reopen September 1st for 2027. If you would like a reminder at that time, please e-mail rgross@minneapolisparks.org. Thank you!
Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Park that Gardener is Applying to
Second Choice Park (if first choice is unavailable)
If assigned an individual plot, what is the intended use?
Do you have access to any other growing space outside of the parks?
Why do you want to garden in a Minneapolis park?
What connection do you have with the park you are applying to? Do you spend time nearby? Is it a park you visit or walk past regularly? Anything else?
What will you do with what you grow?
Are you interested in applying to be the community garden lead or co-lead? Please check "yes" to receive more information about this volunteer position.
How did you hear about the MPRB Community Garden Program?
Have you read and do you understand MPRB's community garden policy?
Community Garden Policy
Please note: MPRB is committed to creating a community garden program that ensures racial equity in fresh food access. The responses to these voluntary questions will be used for the public benefit, as a measurement tool to understand the diversity of interested applicants and help ensure diversity among selected gardeners.
Optional: Which of the following best describes you? (Please select one answer.)

Other
Optional: Are you of Hispanic, Latino/a/x, or Spanish origin? (Please select one answer.)

Other
Optional: What is your total household income? (Please select one answer.)
Optional: Does anyone in your family qualify for any of the following programs: Medical Assistance, SNAP (Food Stamps), MN Family Investment Program (MFIP), Energy Assistance Program (EAP), Reduced or Free School Lunch, or Head Start?
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