Community Gardens
Community gardens help build healthier, stronger and more connected communities. They offer our community the opportunity to plant, grow and harvest produce in a shared setting.
When community gardens are led by the community, they provide inclusive, common ground areas with opportunities for residents to be active and connect with each other over shared interests.
Community gardens also help our community to interact with nature, to reduce their household waste, and to learn and practice skills in a safe and supportive environment. They can be located on different types of land including schools, churches, community centres and public parks.
For more information on establishing and managing a community garden, see the Community Gardens Network Guide(PDF, 2MB).
The City of Parramatta supports community gardens and understands that these require substantial community involvement for planning, decision-making, garden management and day-to-day activities. Establishing and maintaining effective community gardens is encouraged as it significantly increases the wellbeing of individuals and the broader community.
Park Committees and Community Gardens
City of Parramatta encourages community participation in the preservation and protection of our parks and reserves through our voluntary park and reserve committees. Committees may run local working bees, host committee meetings and work with Council for the improvement of the local park and reserves.
For out more information about each Committee and the park they represent below.
Bungaree Community Garden Committee
Bungaree Community Garden is primarily focused on the maintenance and upkeep of the Community Garden located within Ambrose Hallen Park, Toongabbie (18A Derbyshire Avenue).
Opening Times: every Wednesday and Sunday from 7:30am, finishing with a cup of tea or coffee at approximately 10:00am.
To find out more, or to contact the Committee please email Bungareecg@gmail.com or visit Facebook.
Bruce Cole Reserve Committee
Location: Bruce Miller Reserve, 6A Trumper St, Ermington
Contact via Facebook
To find out more, or to contact this Committee, please email the Parks and Open Space Planning Officer at openspace@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au.
Your request will then be forwarded to an appropriate Committee member.
Caber Park Committee
Alternatively, please email the Parks and Open Space Planning Officer at openspace@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au.
Your request will then be forwarded to an appropriate Committee member.
James Hoskin Reserve Committee
To find out more, or to contact this Committee, please email the Parks and Open Space Planning Officer at openspace@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au.
Your request will then be forwarded to an appropriate Committee member.
Loftus Square Park Committee
To find out more, or to contact this Committee, please email the Parks and Open Space Planning Officer atopenspace@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au.
Your request will then be forwarded to an appropriate Committee member.
Noller Park Garden Committee
Noller Park Committee is primarily focused on the improvement of Noller Park, located in Parramatta (48 Inkerman Street). They also participate in the upkeep of the Park by performing working bees approximately once every two months.
To find out more, or to contact the Committee, please see below:
Nicole (Secretary)
Email: nutritionistnicole@gmail.com
Mobile: 0407 261 803
Sherwin Park Community Garden Committee
Sherwin Park Community Garden Committee is primarily focused on the maintenance and upkeep of the Community Garden located within Sherwin Park, North Parramatta (38A Isabella Street).
Opening Times: every Saturday between 8:00am and 11:00am.
To find out more, or to contact the Committee, please see below:
Email: sherwinparkcommunitygarden@gmail.com
Website: spcg.com.au
Or visit Facebook or Instagram
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