Town Of Wakefield: Think Spring! Registration Now Open For Wakefield's Community Garden

Press release from the Town of Wakefield:

February 11, 2022 - 10:15am

Registration is now open to secure a plot in Wakefield’s Community Garden for the 2022 season. Managed by Wakefield’s Recreation Department, the Town’s Community Garden features over 40 4’ x 8’ individual plots in J.J. Round Park on Main Street. The space includes rain barrels, direct water access, compost bins, and an equipment shed.

Residents of Wakefield, leaders of a non-profit organization based in Wakefield, and leaders of a business operating in Wakefield are encouraged to apply for a plot online or connect with the Recreation Department in the Americal Civic Center at 467 Main Street. Applications will be accepted from a maximum of two adults per household and must be received by April 1. Should applications exceed the number of available plots, Wakefield Recreation will hold a lottery drawing on April 8 at 10 a.m.  

A $50 per-plot permit fee will be payable upon notification that one has received a plot assignment. If one wishes to request a waiver of the permit fee due to financial concerns, contact Dan McGrath, Recreation Director, at (781) 246-6389 or by email at dmcgrath@wakefield.ma.us.

This press release was produced by the Town of Wakefield.The views expressed here are the author’s own.