This webpage and its contents are still being developed. Thank you for your patience as we work to bring this site and opportunity to our community!
*Current Estimate for the Open Application Window is Fall 2025*
Garden Establishment
The Parking Community Garden (PCG) was created, and is run, by the City of Tampa Parking Division. The PCG was created with the following goals in mind:
- Encourage an increase in the amount of time spent outdoors by City of Tampa residents and staff.
- Foster healthy eating habits through the cultivation of fresh organic foods.
- Foster a community inclusion through engagement in a common interest.
- Activate underutilized space on City property for a community benefit.
- Provide educational opportunities for participants focusing on water reclamation, recycling, propagating and cultivating crops, and composting.
About the Garden
- The PCG is located on the east side of Whiting Garage, and is accessible through application only.
- The PCG features:
- 51 Raised Garden Beds (2'x2'x4')
- 2 Benches
- 6 Greenhouses
- 1 Tool Shed
- 2 Rainwater Collection Barrels
- 2 Compost Bins
- A Collection of Standard Gardening Tools
- 11 plots are designated for prioritization of use by individuals requiring ADA accommodations.
- 32 plots are designated for the use of City of Tampa residents.
- 6 plots are designated for the prioritization of use by individuals that are current City of Tampa employees.
- 2 plots are reserved for PCG staff to be cultivated as pollinator gardens.
Interested in Participating in the PCG? ¶
PCG Info Packet
Review the City of Tampa Parking Community Garden Information Packet for key information on how the garden is run, the application and selection process, a guide to crop selection and planting, and more.
*NOTE: This document is still in draft form and many components within it are subject to substantial change prior to document finalization.
PCG Bylaws and Site Rules
Review the City of Tampa Parking Community Garden Bylaws and Site Rules for key information on garden rules, regulations, management, and participant expectations.
*NOTE: This document is still in draft form and many components within it are subject to substantial change prior to document finalization.
PCG Application
Click here to fill out the online Parking Community Garden Application. Be sure you have read and agree to all materials in the Information Packet and Bylaws and Site Rules prior to filling out an application.
*NOTE: The Parking Community Garden IS NOT accepting applications at this time. Check back later on the website for updates and other announcements.