PARKS, RECREATION, & FORESTRY

Allyn Frerichs, Director
Park, Recreation and Forestry
221 Main Avenue
Brookings, SD 57006-2077
605 692-2708 Phone
605 697-8355 Fax
mdempster@cityofbrookings.org

Community Gardens

Medary Avenue & Highway 14 Bypass

Each year the Brookings Parks and Recreation Department rents approximately 500 garden plots to a variety of Brookings citizens. Plots are available for annual and perennial planting. They are available on a first-come, first-serve basis for new gardeners, but may be reserved year-to-year by those returning from the previous year. More than one plot may be reserved.

Location

The City Garden Plots are located at the NE corner of Medary Avenue and Highway 14 Bypass intersection (south of the go-cart track).

Size and Cost

Each plot measures 20 ft. x 25 ft. and is rented for $15.00 per season.

Included in the Fee

Each plot is roto-tilled, fertilized, measured and numbered. There is an underground irrigation system which is turned on when the Parks Department determines that the gardens are stressed. Additionally, there are hose bibs in each row, so gardeners can take out there own garden hose and water their own plot. Most gardeners prefer to water their own garden as the underground system is used sparingly.

Deadline for Reserving

The previous year’s gardeners receive a letter in October informing them when they need to have their produce out of the gardens, so they can be plowed before it snows. In this letter, these gardeners are given until February 1 to reserve their plot for the next summer season. After February 1, any garden not reserved is made available to the general public for reservation.

Reservation Procedures

Returning Gardeners:

• Check to see if the plot is still available. A map of the previous year’s plots is on hand at the Parks & Recreation Office, 221 Main Avenue. If the previous year’s plot has been rented, pick another available plot.

• Name, address, plot #, and payment are due at the time of the reservation.

New Gardeners:

• Come into the Parks & Recreation Office, 221 Main Avenue and select a plot from the garden map. You must supply your name and a mailing address.

• Pay the $15.00 fee.

• When the gardens are ready for planting, a map with all gardeners listed with corresponding plot numbers and a list of rules will be mailed. The letters do not get mailed until the plots are ready for use in late April or May.

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