Kent Community Garden

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Get Growing with Us!

close-up half open pea pod
close-up zucchini
close-up wheat growing
close-up sunflowers
close-up raw green beans
close-up corn field tops
close-up red and yellow peppers
close-up piled pumpkins

Since 1997, the Kent Community Garden has yielded fresh produce and crops, created a sense of community and provided the benefits of physical activity for many hundreds of gardeners!

Stay tuned for details regarding the 2025 season. Contact the Kent Commons Community Center at 253-856-5100 for more information.

Reservations and Information

Program Details

  • REGISTRATION OPENS: Early registration opens February 7, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. for returning gardners in good standing.
    Public registration opens March 6, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. 
  • WHEN: April 6 - October 27, 2024
  • WHERE: 5th Avenue N and W James Street (behind ShoWare)
  • REQUIRED ANNUAL ORIENTATION: Monday, March 25, 2024 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Kent Commons   or April 1, 2024 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the Kent Commons.
  • PLOT SIZE: Approximately 7.5' x 19' (400 sq. ft.)
  • PLOTS: Each gardner is limited to one (1) plot for the 2024 Community Gardening Season.  
  • COST:  $55 rental/water fee
    Note: Cost is subject to change without notice
  • TO REGISTER:
    IN-PERSON at the Kent Commons (525 4th Avenue North)
    BY PHONE at 253-856-5100
  • ORGANIC GARDENING ONLY. Check your gardening products online with the Organic Materials Review Institute or in the Gardening Resources section below.   
  • Registration closes on August 15 each year.
  • Previous year's gardeners in good standing can register early for the same plot.
  • No garbage service. Pack out all trash.

Note the Parking information below, and learn the rules for Safety, Participation, Conservation and Conduct on site.

Contact the Community Garden Coordinator to:

  • Update your contact information
  • Report broken or damaged tools
Parking
Safety
Participation
Conservation
Conduct
The City's Role
Gardening Resources