City of Ryde has developed Draft Community Garden Guidelines to provide a clear framework for supporting community gardens across our area. To ensure that any future gardens meet community needs and preferences, such as location, size, management and sustainability, Council invites our community to share their feedback on the draft Guidelines.
Currently there are two publicly accessible community gardens within the City of Ryde. However, there is growing community interest in establishing additional community gardens in our area.
To better understand and respond to this interest, Council has reviewed its approach to supporting community groups in the planning, establishment and maintenance of successful community gardens on Council-owned land.
Based on the criteria included in the draft Guidelines, Council has also identified a number of suitable sites for potential community gardens across our City. To view the identified sites, visit the interactive map below where you can also provide feedback on each location, express interest in the stewardship of a future garden or nominate a site in the City of Ryde for a community garden.
Community gardens are a unique form of open space that are self-managed by the community primarily for producing food for community garden members.
This multi-functional garden space contributes to a sustainable urban environment and can provide a wide range of environmental, social and educational benefits.
The proposed Guidelines establish a clear framework for how Council will assist community groups in the planning for, approval, establishment, and management of community gardens both on Council and private land.
The draft Guidelines propose a community development approach to community gardens where gardening groups manage the gardens themselves with the support of the City of Ryde and other partnering organisations.
This approach promotes increased community ownership which is fundamental for ensuring the sustainability and success of community gardens.
Council recognises community gardening as a valuable recreational activity which contributes to the health and well-being of our community and provides a range of environmental, social and educational benefits.
Supporting community gardens to be self-managed also plays a role in achieving the goals of our Community Strategic Plan.
Council invites our community to share their feedback on the draft Guidelines.
Benefits of Community Gardens
Council recognises community gardening as a valuable activity that supports health and wellbeing and delivers environmental, social and educational benefits.
Have Your Say
Online Submissions
Interactive Map
How else can I provide feedback?
- Email: cityofryde@ryde.nsw.gov.au
- Post: City of Ryde, Locked Bag 2069, North Ryde NSW 1670
- Phone: (02) 9952 8222
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