Community gardens

Registration for returning gardeners closed on January 31, 2024. Registration for new gardeners opens on Friday March 1, 2024. Gardens either offer ground plots, accessible plots, or a mix of both.

Cost and accessibility

The annual registration fee ranges from $16.50 to $44.20 for a plot that is approximately 200 square feet. Please contact Customer Service at 519-661-5575 to determine if you qualify for a subsidized plot. 

How to register as a new gardener 

1. Online: Create a Play Your Way account. Then, login and select “Garden Plots” under the facilities list to find your preferred location and plot. Make sure to select “May 1” as the date to register in the left-hand column.
2. By email or over the phone: Send an email to recreation@london.ca or call 519-661–5575 with your preferred location. Customer Service will assist you further.
3. In person: Visit one of the City of London registration desks during regular business hours, available on our webpage here.  

Waitlist 

Community garden waitlists open the same day as registration for new gardeners and close when they hit capacity. To join the waitlist, please register online using your Play Your Way account or call Customer Service at 519-661-5575. 

Residents are welcome to join multiple waitlists but must accept the first plot of those locations to become available. If a resident declines a plot, their name will be automatically removed from all other community garden waitlists. All the community garden waitlists reset at the end of every season (September 30). 

To report a maintenance related problem, please use the Service London portal.

Examples include broken water taps, encampments, garbage, graffiti or damage to a bulletin board, and missing hoses or number posts.

Service London Portal