The mission of Magnuson Community Garden is to enhance the quality of urban life and strengthen community bonds by creating and sustaining an organic garden in the Warren G. Magnuson Park that will foster environmental stewardship, horticultural education, rejuvenation, and recreation.

Description:
A four-acre multipurpose community garden was built in Magnuson Park by neighborhood volunteers in cooperation with the Seattle Parks Department and the Department of Neighborhoods.
Components of the garden include: An amphitheater - children's garden - native plant demonstration area - native plant nursery - an orchard- 140 P-Patch plots - and a tranquil garden.
Completed plans call for a compost demonstration area - public art - a public gathering area - and developing the tranquil garden for persons with special needs and the orchard as a demonstration site for growing fruit in urban backyards.
The garden was designed to support programs for seniors, transitional housing residents, youth, people with special needs, and neighborhood P-Patch gardeners. Its encourages people to enjoy an environment that promotes beauty, neighborliness, healthy living and stewardship of the natural resources of the Sand Point Peninsula.

History:
Planning for a community garden at Magnuson Park began under the leadership of the Magnuson Community Garden Coalition, an evolving group of organizations with a common vision to promote urban ecology, environmental stewardship, beautification of the park, education, and healthy food gardening. The initial group was formed in November 1999 and applied for a Seattle Department of Neighborhood's Small and Simple Matching Grant to begin planning for a community garden at Magnuson Park. In May 2001 the group voted to incorporate as a nonprofit and change its name to the Magnuson Community Garden. Activities are currently focused on creating a community gathering place by completing the physical structure of the garden -- adding interpretive signage, a formal entrance, developing the Gathering Circle at the center of the garden, and developing educational programs.

Contact people:

Kathy Dugaw, P Patch Coordinator, (phone), (email) Cindy Hazard, Children's Garden Coordinator, (phone), (email) Tom Kelly, Native Plants Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Address:

6344 NE 74th Street, Suite 104 Seattle, WA 98115 This location is handicap accessible (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.magnusongarden.org

Directions:

The Community Garden is in the Warren G. Magnuson Park in Northeast Seattle. The main entrance to the park is at N.E.74th and Sand Point Way N.E. Enter through the main entrance portal, head East toward the Off Leash Dog. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: 74th and Sandpoint way NE (74 and 75), 5 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	Yes
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	Yes
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes