COmmunity gardens

about

LEAP's Community Gardens are places where gardeners and community members are nourished in body and mind by access to: fresh food and a safe place to be outdoors; enjoying the restoration which can come from engaging in gardening activities; friendly interactions with other gardeners; and being immersed in the natural and inclusive environment of the gardens.

2026 Community Garden Registration is now open! Sign up to rent a plot by March 2nd.

Request a Garden Plot

How does it work?

Members of the community can rent a plot in one of LEAP’s Community Gardens and grow annual vegetables and flowers for themselves, to share with friends, or to donate.

Although each location is unique, all LEAP Community Gardens are equipped with irrigation, hand tools, compost, and support from the community gardens manager.

Garden plots range in size; the rental price is calculated according to square footage.

Registration for LEAP's Community Gardens is now open for the 2026 Season. If you are interested in signing up for a plot, submit the Garden Registration Form by March 2nd, 2026.

Volunteers in the garden

Garden Plots & Annual Fees

LEAP strives to make growing spaces accessible to all. We use a sliding scale, or “pay what you can,” model to support community garden access for people with limited income, while giving people the opportunity to support LEAP’s community garden operations should they have the means.

Get Involved in the Gardens

Want to get involved in Roanoke's community gardens without reserving a year-round plot?
There are many ways to participate:

LEAP’s Community Gardens

Hurt Park Community Garden
Hurt Park Community Garden
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Morningside Community Garden
Morningside Community Garden
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Mountain View Community Garden
Mountain View Community Garden
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Questions? Reach out to LEAP's Community Gardens Manager at: gardens@leapforlocalfood.org.

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