Foothills Community Garden Growing Together in NoBo
Foothills Community Garden: Growing Together in NoBo
Tucked into Foothills Community Park in North Boulder, Foothills Community Garden is one of seven community garden spaces managed by Growing Gardens, a Boulder County nonprofit with 25 years of experience connecting residents to the land. With 46-plus individual plots, it's one of the more established growing spaces in the 80304 zip code.
Where is it? 800 Cherry Ave, Boulder, CO 80304 — head north on Broadway to Violet, turn west to 10th Avenue, then north past Shining Mountain Waldorf School to reach Foothills Community Park.
Plot Options
Foothills Community Garden offers three sizes to fit different needs and budgets:
| Plot Type | Standard Fee | Reduced Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Full size (400 sq. ft.) | $160/year | $78/year |
| Half size (200 sq. ft.) | $105/year | $52/year |
| Raised bed (32 sq. ft.) | $73/year | $37/year |
Reduced rates are available for gardeners who qualify, making the garden accessible to a wide range of 80304 households.
Getting a Plot
Demand is high — the garden is often listed as full. Growing Gardens maintains a waitlist via a Google form, and when plots open up, waitlisted gardeners are notified by email with a three-day window to register. If you've been thinking about getting a plot, joining the waitlist now is the right move.
Visit the Foothills garden page at growinggardens.org to check current availability and sign up for the waitlist.
About Growing Gardens
Growing Gardens has brought regenerative agriculture education and food donations to more than 136,000 Boulder County residents since its founding. Beyond community gardens, they run educational programs, youth initiatives, and food access work across the region. Their main office is at 1630 Hawthorn Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304.
Practical Information
- Garden location: 800 Cherry Ave, Boulder, CO 80304
- Growing Gardens office: 1630 Hawthorn Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304
- Phone: (303) 443-9952
- Email: info@growinggardens.org
- Website: growinggardens.org
- Waitlist: growinggardens.org/communitygardens/foothills-2/
If you want to grow your own food in North Boulder, Foothills Community Garden is the place to start.
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