Community Gardens Reopen

By: Carl Baker

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City of Redlands

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The city operates three community gardens with a total of 85 rentable plots which are managed by the Redlands Recreation Division.

The City of Redlands Recreation Division’s three community garden sites -- Lugonia Gardens, Smiley Gardens, and Clement Gardens -- have reopened with new health and safety guidelines in place for all gardeners. • No more than ten (10) gardeners are permitted inside each garden • Face coverings are required at all times • Bring gloves or sanitizing wipes to unlock/open the gate • Sanitize your hands before and after visiting the gardens • Do not share tools or equipment with other gardeners • Lugonia gardeners must adhere to a set schedule Information about the Community Gardens, including health and safety guidelines, is available at www.cityofredlands.org/gardens. There are currently no garden plots available. Interested gardeners may visit the website to request to be placed on a waiting list for one of the following Community Gardens. • Smiley Gardens, located at 1210 W. Cypress Ave., adjacent to Smiley Elementary School, includes 24 plots. The cost for a plot is $20 annually. • Clement Gardens, 501 E. Pennsylvania Ave., adjacent to Clement Middle School, includes eight plots. Plots are $30 a year. • Lugonia Gardens, between Lugonia and Pennsylvania avenues, east of Texas Street, includes 53 plots, available for $35 a year. For more information on the Community Garden program, or any programs offered through the Redlands Recreation Division, email RecreationStaff@cityofredlands.org, or call (909) 798-7579. For more local news and information click here.