PLEASE NOTE: All Spring 2025 plots are FULL.
Registration for the 2026 growing season begins November 1, 2025. Please call 301-600-2936 to be placed on a waiting list.
Garden Plot Rental
Frederick County Parks and Recreation offers community garden plots at Ballenger Creek Park, giving you the opportunity to grow your own fresh vegetables in a shared outdoor space. Rent a garden plot at Ballenger Creek Park and enjoy growing your own vegetables. Limited plots available — reserve yours today!
Cost
$67 per plot, per calendar year (limit of 2 plots per person)
Plot Size
The plot sizes are 12 x 12 feet. Plots are rented March 15th - October 31st
Garden Plot Hours
The garden's hours are 8 am to sunset, 7 days per week
Frederick County Parks is responsible for:
- Tilling the gardens at the beginning and end of growing season
- Water supply (water hydrants provided)
- Initial soil amendments
- Emptying compost bin
- Mowing / trimming path and fence line
- Program administration
Community Gardeners are responsible for:
- Supplying own garden tools and hoses
- Seeds / plants
- Daily / weekly maintenance / upkeep of their own garden plots and adjacent walkways
- Report any problems to Parks and Recreation staff immediately
Making reservations:
To make your reservation, please call 301-600-2936. Payment is due when making your reservation.
For more information, please call 301-600-1646.