Community gardens are public green spaces that offer residents the opportunity to plant their own fruits and vegetables. They promote urban renewal and physical activity for people of all ages, help connect neighborhood residents with one another, and create the potential for community development. In D.C., Rock Creek Park has nine gardens, Fort Dupont Park has one garden with over 150 plots, and there are other individual gardens throughout the city. D.C. youth gardens such as the Washington Youth Garden at the National Arboretum and the Lederer Youth Garden teach children the importance of understanding how food grows and create the opportunity to apply nutrition education to daily life. For more information about community gardening, visit Garden Resources Of Washington’s website, www.growdc.org, or call 202-234-0591. The following offices can provide more information on their specific programs.

National Park Service- Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Lane NW
Washington , D.C. 20008
202-282-1063

National Park Service- Fort Dupont Park
1900 Anacostia Drive , SE
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 426-5961

Washington Youth Garden
www.fona.org/youthgarden.htm
202-426-0176

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