This was a cute little community park in the Great park neighborhood. It's not very large but the…read moreperfect size for the families that live in that subdivision. It has a playground, basketball court that doubles as a volleyball court, and a community garden. No reservations are needed so it's a first come, first served kind of place. The neighborhood is very safe for the kiddos and they can spend hours playing. I was most impressed with the community garden as there were several boxes with a wide variety of vegetables. Parking is readily available on the side streets and there is a community room. I am unsure of the bathroom situation but am assuming with a community room that there would be a bathroom on site as well.

Parasol Park is one of the eight parks in the Great Park Neighborhood (GPN). It's a small park, but…read moreideal for a quick outing or casual play. Amenities include a small volleyball court, a basketball court, and a playground best suited for younger kids. One thing to note: the restrooms require a key fob for access. If you're not a resident, the nearby Bosque Trail offers public restrooms that are easier to use.

Finally, HB has its first community garden!…read more From their website :)... "The Huntington Beach Community Garden (HBCG) is a voluntary non-profit organization founded from a desire to create an organic, self-sufficient public garden for the citizens of Huntington Beach. This grassroots organization is made up gardening enthusiasts, business professionals, teacher, master gardeners and community organizers who share the common vision of promoting urban gardening and greening in Huntington Beach." One thing I do know for sure... A great group of people helping to establish and maintain a community garden!

While that information you state may be true, let me give you my opinion of this so-called…read more"community garden for the citizens of Huntington Beach." For the people who live next to it, it is a nuisance. We have all been sick because of the garden with many, many sinus infections and respiratory infections. We were deliberately uninformed about the whole garden project. The people on the board are the rudest people and have no regard for the homeowners. So while it might be nice for some, it has made our lives a living hell. They call it "a community garden," but it's really a private garden for the gardeners. We've tried to deal with the people on the board, the city council and the mayor, himself. They just don't care.

The Rose Haven Heritage Garden is a community-built rose garden located minutes from Old Town…read moreTemecula. It spans about 3.5 acres and has a variety of roses. It has free admission and makes their money through donations. There is some parking around the exterior. It's not super big and is just a quick walk around but it was peaceful. If you're looking for a different vibe from other things to do in the area.

Beautiful little rose garden. Wide array of colors and types of roses…read more Easy to walk around.

You'd be surprised the things you will find moving at 8mph on a bicycle that you would probably…read moremiss at 30 mph driving in a car. Today I rode my bike to El Camino College and tried a few back streets that I had never been on. Along the way, in Lawndale I came across this community garden. It was an unexpected and pleasant surprise. Rows of corn, squash and other vegetables in a tiny little neighborhood lot that all the neighbors share. I wish I had one of these where I live. After riding home I hopped on the internet and found out that the Dan McKenzie Community Garden is run by The Los Angeles Community Garden Council. This organization apparently helps communities that are interested to have a community garden in their neighborhood. Here's a few words from their website: "Approximately 70 community gardens are growing in Los Angles County, serving 3,900 families. Community gardens are vibrant, cooperative organizations that build neighborhood self-reliance, and reduce poverty, mitigate global warming and benefit the LA River and Ballona Creek watersheds. Los Angeles devotes little taxpayer money to community gardens yet they return abundant neighborhood benefit. Community Gardens and Real Estate Community gardens are a special type of park: they are open to all who apply, but they are self-maintained and self-policed by the membership. Unlike most parks, community gardens occupy three categories of land: private land with short-term leases, public land with short-term leases, and garden-owned land. Several vacant, developable lots in public or private ownership are currently leased for community gardens. Experience has shown that the maintenance costs of vacant lots borne by both public land owners, like the Department of Pubic Works, and private land owners, is high, and to lease their land for a community garden until it is needed for development has benefits for everyone." Needless to say, I think this is awesome. Los Angles needs more community gardens. Check it out for yourself... http://lagardencouncil.org/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

Great place to meet others and work in the garden. Have learned a lot about gardening.read more

From the owner: We welcome all gardening skill levels to join us. This is a place where we come together and share…read moreour gardening experiences, but most importantly we want to get to know each other and grow together. Adult supervised kids may join. We have workshops and we are always looking for new volunteer to join. Prayer requests are welcomed!

Have you ever had the desire to plant and grow your own garden? This place can provide you with…read morethat opportunity. The garden was officially incorporated as a non-profit organization back in 2009. This community garden provides a communal space where local gardeners can cultivate fruits and vegetables using eco-conscious gardening methods. My friend lives just around the corner from this garden. She joined a couple of years ago and has been saving so much money growing her own veggies. I am amazed at how "green" her thumbs are. I have been lucky enough to taste her lettuce, tomatoes, potatoes, radishes, bok choy, and broccoli. In order to become part of this fun community, you just have to follow a couple of steps to obtain a plot.You must be an Encinitas resident to apply for a plot and you must complete and submit an application. From there, the membership leader will contact you regarding availability. Once you are approved, you will meet for a tour and plot assignment. Most of the plots are not too big, but provide enough room to grow a nice selection of veggies and fruits. Some gardeners even have a dedicated area growing beautiful flowers. I could not believe how big this community garden is and I love that directly across the street is the San Diego Botanical Gardens. I love how so many of the people involved share with each other their bounties of veggies and fruits with each other. A great way to meet new friends as well. Come grow your own and enjoy the fruits and veggies of your labor.

4/9/23 After the Easter egg hunt with my family in Diamond Bar, my day wouldn't be complete w/o a…read morevisit to the Lakewood Community garden. I just love visiting the garden to see what's growing. Living vicariously through others is exhilarating w/o the hard work-hahaha. Actually, there's nothing like harvesting & reaping what you've sowed. Check out the wonderful photos from today! Met the wonderful neighbors, Tina, a native of China, who speaks both Mandarin& Cantonese, and another neighbor, Bob, who was helping Tina pick some peas. Such lovely people:)) Another fabulous day, on Easter Sunday. Let the weekdays be short to see next weekend's activities:)) Woohoo \(*0*)/

Lovely! Work Hard. Grow your own. Eat organic. Repeat…read more I have a plot here and garden with my husband and kids on the weekends. It's $12/year for the plot "rental" fee and you get free water, manure, and advice from other gardeners. This is an awesome way for us to not only stretch our budget (by growing our own food), teach our kiddos that food doesn't have to come from the grocery store, and meet new people in our own community. ...all for $1 a month and a couple of hours a week..... That's a deal that I can't beat!! BTW - You can only garden here if you are a Lakewood resident and the wait list is between 6 months and 1 year long, but so worth it!

Hamilton Community Garden in Costa Mesa is a magical place where apartment dwellers, homeowners…read morewith no land (which is most of CM), and those of us who just want to play in the dirt can mix and mingle while trying to coax something to grow from the ground. You can plant and grow anything you want (that's legal!) for your own personal use/consumption, and it's only $30 a year for a 15x15' plot. In the words of the great Huell Howser, "That's amaaaaaziiiing!!!!!!". So far, I've grown tons of tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, basil, arugula, herbs like rosemary, thyme, cilantro, and parsley, lettuce, flowers, and lots of other good things. It's so much fun to grow your own veggies, and you can save big $$ on not having to buy produce too (especially during the summer). FYI, there is a fairly long wait list to get a plot, so apply early and be patient until one opens up -- though it's usually sooner than the city's estimate. Also, the yearly fee is $30 for Costa Mesa residents and slightly more for non-residents. In addition, there's also a small refundable deposit for a copy of the key to access the gated gardening area -- gotta keep those carrot and kale thieves out ya know! Happy Gardening and come say "hi" if you get a plot.

Tried to visit this garden today to check it out as we are involved in a community garden in San…read moredimas... it was like Fort Knox!! No way to get in and 3 of the people we asked to see if we could take a tour were so rude. I think it defeats the purpose of a "community " garden... meant to bring people together, grow food together and encourage one another. This was a huge disappointment. I left with a mixed bag of emotions from sad to mad. I know people have been through a lot these past couple of years, but call it what it is... a "Private garden"... garden club or anything but community.