Garden Plots

GARDEN PLOT BASICS

The plots are at 649 Westgate Road, just north of Terrace School. Each plot is 20’ x 20’.
The plots are open and ready for planting.
Until further notice, please observe the social distancing regulations.
Map and directions to the Garden Plots.

Questions about Garden Plots? Please call 847-391-5700, Monday–Friday, 8:30a–5:00p

Garden Plot Registration for 2021

• Registrations are only taken in-person at the Leisure Center, 2222 Birch Street.  Map & directions to the Leisure Center
• 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.

Be sure to complete the following in order to register
Click and download a PDF, or fill them out at the Leisure Center.
• Garden Plot Registration Form
• 2021 Garden Plot Rules & Regulations
• Bring a Photo ID. Des Plaines residents must show proof of residency (e.g., a current utilities bill).

Registration for Returning Renters
Monday, January 11–Friday, March 5
Residents who would like a new (different) plot site can register Monday, March 8–Friday, March 12

Registration for New Residents
Monday, March 15–Friday, March 26

Registration for Non-residents
Monday, March 29

2021 Garden Plot Rental Fees

Per plot: Resident: $55 • Non-resident: $65
Senior discount: We’re pleased to offer 50% off to gardeners 60 years and older

Beets

Plant something special this spring!

Butterfly gardens.

Gardeners grow both flowers and vegetable crops.

Rows of crops.

Gardening provides relaxing exercise.

Garden plots early in summer.

Peppers…sweet, hot, and spicy varieties.

Pepper plants ripening.

Pumpkins ready for harvesting

Butternut squash.

Giant sunflowers.

Sunflowers.

State Representative Elaine Nekritz visits with long-time gardener Steve Smuk.