A Seattle Urban Garden Models What Community Input Should Look Like

More than 20 parks across Seattle support urban gardens developed and managed in partnership with local communities. From small community garden plots to large orchards, the gardens provide fresh, healthy food to community members across the city. Seattle Parks and Recreation, through its Urban Food Systems Program, provides the land and the infrastructure for these projects. But community members are at the heart of each project, determining what to grow and how to plant and manage their gardens.

One such project — the Rainier Community Center’s new urban garden — has received the 2024 Toro Urban Park Innovation Award. The award, presented by The Toro Company in partnership with the City Parks Alliance, recognizes innovation in park management and practices. Recipients receive a $50,000 grant to support their respective projects. The award will be formally presented at Greater & Greener 2024 on Monday, June 24.

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