Community gardens
Cultivating community: Gardens that feed
Seeking to contribute to food security? Community Gardens bring people together to cultivate their own food. Washington State University Master Gardeners actively participate in numerous community gardens, imparting invaluable tips and techniques to boost yields and tackle pesky gardening challenges. These collaborative green spaces offer convenient access to wholesome, locally-grown produce, addressing food insecurity across the state while fostering a sense of community.
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Catalyst Park Community Garden
799 W Harvard Ave, Shelton WA 98584
The community garden at Catalyst Park consists of 24 raised beds that are rented out to members of the public every year. First-time community garden members are able to start in the spring, while returning members can apply to utilize their bed over winter and garden year-round.
If you’re interested in becoming a community gardener, please review our Community Garden Application Instructions below. If you would like to see the community garden and get involved, consider attending one of our monthly Community Garden Workshops!
A Demonstration in Itself!
While fulfilling the role of community garden, this space also serves as a demonstration garden component of Catalyst Park. We have many different styles of raised beds to try and showcase different options for everyone, depending on your preferences for style, material, and cost. Our examples include raised beds made out of:
- Wood
- Wood & cinder block
- Cinder block
- Galvanized sheet metal & wood
- Galvanized stock tanks
- ADA-accessible tables
Community Garden Applications for the 2026 season have closed. Please check back in fall/winter for the 2027 application.
Connie West Community Garden
Shorecrest Beach Club
40 E Evergreen Ln, Shelton, WA 98584
Master Gardeners provide education and mentorship to the Connie West namesake community garden, managed by the Shorecrest Beach Club, which utilizes volunteers to grow and offer free produce to Shorecrest residents.
Harvest typically happens on Wednesday mornings throughout the growing season. For more information on how to get involved, please visit the Shorecrest Beach Club website.
