The City is requesting public input on Owen Sound’s Community Garden Policy update. Citizens and visitors are invited to complete the online survey and provide feedback until January 27. 

The City’s Community Garden Policy, adopted in 2011, guides the placement and operation of community gardens on City-owned lands.

It was developed with public consultation and identified several approved Community Garden locations in City parks throughout the City.

An updated Community Garden Policy will establish new and existing locations where community gardens would be permitted without further consultation.

The updated policy is also intended to streamline future application requirements.

To learn more and have your feedback considered in the updated Community Garden Policy, please visit the project at OurCity.OwenSound.ca.

Quick Facts:

• Since 2011, Community Gardens have been established at St. George’s Park and along the East Harbourfront
• Our City Owen Sound, launched in June 2022, provides a digital space where users can get information about City initiatives and share feedback and ideas on issues that matter to them
• The City is looking for feedback on an update to the Community Garden Policy as well as on future locations proposed for community gardens within existing City Parks

*****

source: media release, City of Owen Sound