There are several community gardens in Lakewood. Most gardens are managed through a partnership with Denver Urban Gardens (DUG), an organization that helps and enables local residents to join together and garden in a communal setting.
Joining a Lakewood Community Garden
If you are interested in joining a community garden in Lakewood, contact DUG at 303-292-9900 or dirt@dug.org. Staff will connect you to the garden leader or add you to the wait list. For the most up to date list of community gardens, visit DUG's website.
Developing a Community Garden
If you are interested in developing a community garden, please reach out to Lakewood staff member Amber Thill at 303-987-7872 or AmbThi@Lakewood.org. We will help residents identify appropriate garden locations, provide contact information for Denver Urban Gardens and other supporting entities, and offer best practice advice on developing a successful community garden.