Central Park Gardens
Renovation Underway!
Do you know about the volunteer effort to renovate the gardens in Central Park? A volunteer effort has been underway since spring of 2006 to bring new life to the gardens. The Central Park Gardens were planted by volunteers in the early 1990s with roses, herbs, and drought tolerant perennials as part of a major park expansion project. The gardens have declined over the years, but they are now being revitalized!
The Parks & Community Services Department is partnering with volunteers from the UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners and the Davis Farm to School Connection to renovate the gardens and improve their long-term maintenance. Beautiful demonstration gardens and engaging educational programs will showcase sustainable gardening practices. Also, the gardens will serve as a place for garden-based children's activities and family programs. The project leader is Emily Griswold, assistant director of horticulture at the UC Davis Arboretum.
Please consider helping us to realize our exciting vision for making the Central Park Gardens a more beautiful and meaningful community resource by volunteering or making a donation.
To learn more about the renovation project and how you can help, please visit the Central Park Gardens Project website.
For more information, contact the Parks & Community Services Department at (530) 757-5656 or email pcsweb@cityofdavis.org
