All allotment beds have been spoken for!
Please review the by-laws, and policy guide for more information BEFORE applying.
Get on the Wait List: APPLICATION
Phone: 250-370-9101 ext. 5
Email: garden@oaklandsca.com
City of Victoria Parks Department: parks@victoria.ca
A fire over the Easter long weekend had destroyed our garden shed full of equipment and gardening essentials.
Oaklands Community Association is hosting a special Town Hall on Zoom during the week of April 24th to aid the recovery and rebuild of the Oswald Park Community Garden.
Garden members can expect a Zoom invitation from us shortly.
This Town Hall is an opportunity for you to express your thoughts, emotions, and feelings and start the healing process. Additionally, you can ask any questions you may have regarding the rebuild and timelines. Although we may not have all the answers at this time, we will make note of your questions and work diligently to provide answers as soon as possible. We hope to see you there!
If you would like to make any donations that will help us mainly with providing food security in the face of the
loss of our garden produce output, please do so either at our CanadaHelps page or by phoning our reception at Oaklands Community Centre 250-370-9101 ext.1 with a mention of food security programs.
Further, if you wish to donate tools, or your times and skills, we are gathering a list of names and contact information at this point, you can email foodsecurity@oaklands.ca or phone 250-370-9101 ext. 5. to reach our Community Development Manager.
Thank You for all your help and attention to this matter!
Oswald Park (3031 Cedar Hill Rd)
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Oswald Park (3031 Cedar Hill Rd)
1. What is the current status of the Oaklands Neighbourhood Community Garden plan?
The Oswald Park Community Garden now open to the public, the waitlist application is open and we need volunteer support!
2. Who would operate the Oaklands Neighbourhood Community Garden?
The Oaklands Community Association would operate this community garden. Volunteer Coordinator Grants are available from the City of Victoria, for community gardens that are in compliance the City’s Community Garden Policy.
3. How will the shortage of parking be addressed in the design?
We have heard from local residents and park users that parking is in short supply at Oswald Park. There are several actions we are taking to limit the garden's potential impact on parking at Oswald Park. These are:
- Designate the majority of the allotment beds "car free" and include in the Policy and Procedures that gardeners do not park in residential only parking areas.
- Request that the Transportation Department investigate introducing a time limit to the Oswald Road parking lot for non-residential vehicles.
- The City has installed a bike rack at the north end of the park
- Tthe Transportation Department has designated a wheelchair accessible parking space.
4. Will the Garden be fenced?
The garden space is protected within a City approved fence. There are four unlocked gates as well as two gathering spaces outside of the garden space.
5. How will the garden affect current park use?
The community garden will not affect the off leash dog area, playground, multi-sport trail and pathways, or the hockey/basketball court. We have requested that the City investigate swapping the basketball hoop to the south end of the court. We have also requested that the City find a new location nearby or in Oswald Park for the existing volleyball posts.
6. Who could use the Oaklands Neighbourhood Community Garden?
The community garden can include both common garden areas and allotment garden areas. All community members will be welcome to use common areas. Allotment garden areas would be rented to individuals, in accordance with the City of Victoria’s User Agreement policy for Community Gardens.
7. What are the next steps and how can I get involved in the project?
Provide your feedback on the proposed community garden by calling 250-370-9101 ext. 5, or via email at garden@oaklandsca.com.
Oaklands Community Centre
Reception Hours: Monday-Friday from 9:00 am - 5 pm
#1-2827 Belmont Avenue
Victoria, BC V8R 4B2
T: 250-370-9101 F: 250-370-9102
Oaklands Neighbourhood House
Little Acorn Hours: Monday-Friday from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
2629 Victor Street
Victoria, BC V8R 4E3
T: 250-370-9101 F: 250-370-9159
Oaklands Hamilton Park
Infant/Toddler Centre Hours: Monday- Friday 7:45am- 5:30pm
1487 Hamilton Rd
Victoria, BC V8R 2Y2
T: 250-370-9101 F: 250-370-9159
BN: 882929946RR0001
Oaklands Community Association