South Laguna Community Garden Park
Since 2009 South Laguna Community Garden Park has been growing healthy foods, offering educational programs and bringing people together with group gardening and community events. Located at Eagle Rock Way and Coast Highway, it is the only community garden in Laguna Beach.
The garden has been built on privately-owned land with the permission of the owner. Organized and administered by the South Laguna Civic Association, the Garden Park was created completely by volunteers with the help of community donations. It features family growing plots and landscaped areas with native and drought tolerant plants, picnic tables and benches. Maintained by the gardeners at no cost to the public, the park is open to all every day to enjoy. Community members and visitors appreciate the beauty and creativity of the garden, and how it has built a sense of community.
The outdoor learning program at the Garden Park emphasizes environmental stewardship for all generations. The program focuses on hands on learning through work days, workshops and children’s gardens. Topics have include
d organic gardening techniques, bees and other pollinators, native plant gardens, proper pruning and preparing meals with garden-grown vegetables.
- The Garden Park has been recognized for its contributions:
- Environmental Award, City of Laguna Beach Environmental Committee
- Merit Award, American Society of Landscape Architects, Southern California Chapter
- Humanitarian Award, California Landscape Contractors Association
- Beautification Award, Laguna Beach Beautification Council
A fundraising program is on-going in order to acquire the Garden Park property. Charitable Ventures of Orange County 501(c)3 is fiscal sponsor for this campaign. All donations are tax deductible, tax id # 20-8756660. The City of Laguna Beach has committed $250,000 toward the property acquisition.
Help make the Garden Park permanent. Your donation and involvement will make the difference. Go to www.SouthLaguna.org/garden for more information and https://new.civiconline.org/civic/Donate/DonateCVOC.jsp?Project=280-SLCGP to donate on-line.
Mail donations to Charitable Ventures of Orange County, 1505 E. 17th St., Suite 101, Santa Ana, CA 92705
