Community Gardens

The Community Gardens are open to all Cupertino residents who wish to apply. One garden bed is allowed per household. Each garden bed permit is valid for five years. The program provides access to:

  • One garden bed filled with soil
  • Use of water
  • Use of community tools

Cupertino residents interested in permitting a garden bed in may add their name to the waitlist by completing a Community Garden Application for one or both of our garden sites:

Anyone assisting a Community Gardener must complete a Community Garden Waiver before entering the Community Gardens.

Community Garden Fees and Beds

Community Garden Fees

$150 Refundable Security Deposit
$110 Annual Assessment

McClellan Ranch Preserve Garden Beds

McClellan Ranch Preserve Community Garden Map(PDF, 11MB)

Raised Garden Beds
Dimensions 16' x 6' x 18"
93 Total Beds

Raised garden bed

In-Ground Garden Beds
Dimensions 16' x 6' x 1"
6 Total Beds

In-Ground garden bed

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Raised Garden Beds
Dimensions 16' x 4' x 30"
8 Total Beds

ADA raised garden bed

Wilson Park Garden Beds

Wilson Park Community Garden Map(PDF, 6MB)

Raised Garden Beds
Dimensions 8' x 4' x 18"
14 Total Beds

Raised garden bed

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Raised Garden Beds
Dimensions 7.8' x 3.75' x 30"
1 Total Bed

ADA raised garden bed

Community Garden Guidelines

The Cupertino Community Garden Guidelines(PDF, 282KB)  govern the management of the Community Gardens. Please review the Guidelines to ensure you meet all eligibility requirements and can abide by the rules and regulations.

Organic Gardening

The Community Garden strictly adheres to the principles, concepts, and practices of organic gardening. Only products approved and labeled by either the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program or by the Organics Materials Review Institute are permitted in the Community Garden.

The City recommends gardeners consult Our Water, Our World for best practices in pest management and disease control. All practices and products must comply with the City of Cupertino Integrated Pest Management policy.

UC Master Gardener Talks

The UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County periodically offer talks and workshops on topics of interest to our Community Gardeners and others interested in learning more about gardening. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I learn more about the Community Gardens?

The City established the Community Garden Guidelines to govern the management of the Community Gardens. Please review the Guidelines to ensure you meet all eligibility requirements and can abide by the rules and regulations.

What is included in a Community Garden Bed Permit?

The program provides access to one garden bed filled with soil, use of water, and use of community tools for a period of three years. One garden bed is allowed per household.

Who is eligible to apply for a Community Garden Bed Permit?

The Community Garden is open to all Cupertino residents who wish to apply. To establish Cupertino residency, interested parties must provide two forms of identification. Acceptable forms of identification include a government-issued photo ID, a lease agreement, a utility bill issued in the past three months, or similar documentation. One garden bed is allowed per household.

Is there a time limit on Community Garden Bed Permits?

The term for a Community Garden permit is three years. After a gardener’s three-year period ends, they may apply for a new three-year permit if there are no residents on the waiting list. If an active waiting list exists, the gardener or a member of their household may place their names on the waiting list no sooner than 30 days before the end of their active permit.