Garden Plots

The Garden Plots Opened Monday May 18

THE BASICS

The 20’ x 20’ garden plots are located east of Westgate Road adjacent to Terrace School between Thacker and Miller Streets. Plots will be plowed and made ready for planting as of May 4, weather permitting. In compliance with the Des Plaines Park District policy, we ask that you do not walk your dogs on the garden plots at any time. No motorized vehicles are allowed on the bike path adjacent to the garden plots.

Questions about Garden Plots?

Please call 847-391-5700, Monday–Friday, 8:30a–5:00p

COVID-19 Guidelines :

Garden Plot Registration for 2020

•Registrations are only taken in-person at the Administrative & Leisure Center, 2222 Birch Street. Map & directions
•Des Plaines residents must also provide proof of residency (e.g.: a utility bill), in order to get resident rates.
•A maximum of two garden plots are available to any one household.

Complete the following:

Garden Plot Registration Form
Garden Plot Rules & Regulations Agreement
Bring a copy of Photo ID

Returning renters, Des Plaines residents and non-residents.

•Returning resident renters may rent up to two of their previously rented plots per household, or request a new plot site.
•Garden plots are always issued on a first-come, first served basis.
•Proof of residency and age must be presented in order to receive resident and senior rates.

All renters must register in-person Registrations are only taken in-person at the Administrative & Leisure Center, 2222 Birch Street. All renters must show a photo ID; residents must also provide proof of residency (e.g.: a utility bill).

Registration for Return Renters is available from January 13 through March 6, 2020.
Returning resident renters may rent up to two of their previously rented plots per household.
If you would like a new plot site, residents will be able to register on Monday, March 9.

Registration for new residents
Begins, Monday, March 16 at 8:30a. Garden plots are always issued on a first-come, first served basis.
Note: Proof of residency and age must be presented in order to receive resident and senior rates.

Registration for non-residents
Registration for all non-residents begins Monday, March 30 at 8:30a.