Community Gardens
We appreciate the overwhelming interest in our Community Gardens! All spots are currently filled, to join the waitlist please fill out the form below. Please note, the waitlist is long, however, we will keep residents informed as spots become available.
Interested in maintaining a garden plot? Please first take a moment to review the Community Garden Grower Rules and Regulations:
Welcome to Revere's First Community Garden: Revere High School
Location: Revere High School, 101 School Street (at the corner of East Mountain Ave and School Street)
Established in 2012 with 15 plots, then in 2015, 15 additional plots were added. Today, there are 30 plots assigned to Revere residents, and clubs at Revere High School.
Welcome to Gibson Community Garden
Located: Gibson Park in the Riverside and Point of Pines Neighborhood of Revere
Established in June 2017. There are 17 plots for Revere Residents.
Welcome to McKinley School Community Garden
Located: At 65 Yeamans St.
Established in 2015, through a Revere on the Move mini grant which teachers at the time applied to and were awarded. In 2021, the garden was rebuilt and includes 8 plots, one of which is handicap accessible.
Welcome to Corey Abrams Community Garden
Located: At 125 Broadsound Ave
This is the city’s first community garden located in a vacant lot in a residential neighborhood. By working with neighbors, the Beachmont Improvement Committee, various City departments, and the Ward 1 City Councillor, this community garden was established. In 2020, this garden was built and on September 20, 2021 it was dedicated to Corey Abrams. This garden includes 15 plots.
General Information:
- All growers must sign and abide by garden rules for all community gardens in the city of Revere. View the garden rules in English. View the garden rules in Spanish.
- There is a $25 yearly membership fee which supports garden supplies and maintenance. A sliding scale is available for qualifying individuals/families.
- A lottery is conducted in March for plots that are available.
- Plots become available if a Grower decides to leave or has been removed for violating the garden rules. Available plots are used to conduct the lottery.
- Names are drawn from a waitlist.