Community gardens are a critical component of Aurora's sustainability vision. A community garden is a shared green space created and cultivated by volunteers to grow vegetables, fruits and herbs for personal or community use. Aurora has 23 public community gardens and residents can reserve a plot for
the season. Plot fees cost about $40 for a growing season (fees vary by location). Plots fill up quickly, so contact a garden near you to learn more and apply.
Interested in starting a community garden in Aurora? The Dig in Aurora Community Garden Handbook is a resource for groups or individuals looking to build their own community garden. This handbook lays out the process, provides a single point of contact, and helps you understand city requirements. For more details, contact us at [email protected] or 720.859.4407.
Water Conservation & Other Tips for Community Gardens (English or Spanish/español)
2021 Dig in Aurora Community Garden Competition Winners
Kudos to the Murphy Creek Community Garden for winning the 2021 Dig in Aurora Community Garden Competition, sponsored by Aurora Water and Nick's Garden Center.
This light-hearted event among Aurora’s community gardens allows groups from across the city to meet other gardeners, get new ideas and have fun.
A panel of judges ranked the gardens on four categories – water conservation, appearance, productivity and sense of community – and selected Murphy Creek to earn the illustrious Golden Shovel award.
Congratulations to last year's winners:
Water conservation category: Hampden
Appearance category: Murphy Creek
Productivity category: Sanctuary
Community category: Hinkley
Golden Shovel Award: Murphy Creek
Aurora Community Gardens Open to the Public
See map of community gardens.
Asian Pacific Development Center
1537 Alton St.
Contact: 303.923.2920, [email protected]
Most plots are reserved for Center members.
Aurora Mental Health Center
14301 E. Hampden Ave.
Contact: Denver Urban Gardens, 303.292.9900, [email protected]
Beeler Street
1675 Beeler St.
Contact: Denver Urban Gardens, 303.292.9900
[email protected]
DeLaney Farm
170 S. Chambers Rd.
Contact: Denver Urban Gardens, 303.292.9900
[email protected]
East Middle School
1275 Fraser St.
Contact: Denver Urban Gardens, 303.292.9900
[email protected]
Fletcher Garden
9898 E. Colfax Ave.
Contact: Denver Urban Gardens, 303.292.9900, [email protected]
Gabriel Cam Memorial Garden at 6th Ave Elementary School
560 Vaughn Street
Contact: Denver Urban Gardens, 303.292.9900,
[email protected]
Heather Gardens
2888 S. Heather Gardens Way
Contact: Jessica Martinez, 303.755.0652, [email protected]
Hinkley High School
1250 Chambers Rd.
Contact: Denver Urban Gardens, 303.292.9900, [email protected]
Lyn Knoll Elementary Community Garden
12445 E 2nd Ave.
Contact: Denver Urban Gardens, 303.292.9900, [email protected]
Montview Park Garden
1901 Chester St.
Contact: Denver Urban Gardens, 303.292.9900, [email protected]
Murphy Creek Garden
1611 S. Flatrock Trail
Contact: Denver Urban Gardens, 303.292.9900, [email protected]
Murphy Creek community residents receive preference.
New Freedom
East 13th Ave. & Yosemite St.
Contact: Denver Urban Gardens, 303.292.9900, [email protected]
Nome Park
1200 Nome St.
Contact: Denver Urban Gardens, 303.292.9900, [email protected]
North Middle School
12095 Montview Blvd.
Contact: Denver Urban Gardens, 303.292.9900, [email protected]
Parkview Congregational
12444 E. Parkview Dr.
Contact: Church Office, 303.366.5224, [email protected]
Quest Community Garden
17315 E. 2nd St.
Contact: Denver Urban Gardens, 303.292.9900, [email protected]
Sanctuary Garden
9840 E. 17th Ave.
Contact: Denver Urban Gardens, 303.292.9900, [email protected]
Spencer-Garrett Park
11009 E. 17th Ave.
Contact: Denver Urban Gardens, 303.292.9900, [email protected]
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
111 Del Mar Cir.
Contact: Neil Kvern / Church Office, 303.366.9702
Taste of Colorado Garden
755 Fulton St.
Contact: Denver Urban Gardens, 303.292.9900, [email protected]
Vista Peak Prep Community Garden
24500 E 6th Ave.
Contact: Denver Urban Gardens, 303.292.9900, [email protected]