Leaside Park Community Garden
Leaside Park Community Garden is supported by the City of Toronto by providing space, access to water and waste removal. It is a shared green space maintained by community gardeners, volunteers, and staff from TNO – The Neighbourhood Organization. The garden supports local food growing, environmental stewardship, and community connection.
There are 16 community plots that are available for residents and community groups. The community plot is supported by gardeners and volunteers including youth participating in TNO programs.
The garden responds to the need for access to green space, fresh food, opportunities for community connection, and inclusive, nature-based activities that support physical and mental wellbeing.
Leaside Park Community Garden is supported by the City of Toronto by providing space, access to water and waste removal. It is a shared green space maintained by community gardeners, volunteers, and staff from TNO – The Neighbourhood Organization. The garden supports local food growing, environmental stewardship, and community connection.
There are 16 community plots that are available for residents and community groups. The community plot is supported by gardeners and volunteers including youth participating in TNO programs.
The garden responds to the need for access to green space, fresh food, opportunities for community connection, and inclusive, nature-based activities that support physical and mental wellbeing.
Services
Access to community garden plots (wait listed)
Shared communal growing space
Donation of fresh produce to the Food Collaborative
Services
Access to community garden plots (wait listed)
Shared communal growing space
Donation of fresh produce to the Food Collaborative
Activities
Growing organic vegetables, flowers, and native plants
Seedling preparation, planting, harvesting, and composting
Garden tours and educational activities for youth
Activities
Growing organic vegetables, flowers, and native plants
Seedling preparation, planting, harvesting, and composting
Garden tours and educational activities for youth
Supports
Volunteer coordination and support
Inclusive gardening opportunities
Environmental education and stewardship – planting native species and supporting nature stewards in the community.
Supports
Volunteer coordination and support
Inclusive gardening opportunities
Environmental education and stewardship – planting native species and supporting nature stewards in the community.
Location
Leaside Park Community Garden- 5 Leaside Park Drive
Location
Leaside Park Community Garden- 5 Leaside Park Drive
Partnerships
TNO – The Neighbourhood Organization
Toronto Nature Stewards
TNO Food Collaborative
Partnerships
TNO – The Neighbourhood Organization
Toronto Nature Stewards
TNO Food Collaborative
Key outcomes
16 garden plots available for local residents
Participation from volunteers, community gardeners, and staff
Fresh produce grown and donated to the TNO Food Collaborative
Pollinator-friendly plants supporting local ecosystems
Key outcomes
16 garden plots available for local residents
Participation from volunteers, community gardeners, and staff
Fresh produce grown and donated to the TNO Food Collaborative
Pollinator-friendly plants supporting local ecosystems
The garden supports food security, environmental sustainability, and community wellbeing by strengthening local food systems, encouraging stewardship of public green spaces, and fostering inclusive community participation.
The garden supports food security, environmental sustainability, and community wellbeing by strengthening local food systems, encouraging stewardship of public green spaces, and fostering inclusive community participation.
Role of residents
Community members serve as gardeners and volunteers
Residents actively grow food, maintain the garden, and share knowledge and cultural food traditions
Role of residents
Community members serve as gardeners and volunteers
Residents actively grow food, maintain the garden, and share knowledge and cultural food traditions
Partner organizations
TNO – The Neighbourhood Organization
Toronto Nature Stewards
Thorncliffe Park Autism Support Network
Partner organizations
TNO – The Neighbourhood Organization
Toronto Nature Stewards
Thorncliffe Park Autism Support Network
Join / volunteer
Community members are welcome to participate as gardeners or volunteers
Contact information
I. Jahan ijahan@tno-toronto.org
Join / volunteer
Community members are welcome to participate as gardeners or volunteers
Contact information
I. Jahan ijahan@tno-toronto.org
This program contributes to:
This program contributes to:
Sustainability Development
Community Food Security
Health & Wellbeing
Community Engagement
Social Capital & Neighbourhood Hubs