Sunshine Coast Council

Community gardens are a great way to meet people, share gardening skills and grow your own food. These gardens provide an opportunity to learn about sustainable living. They also help build a sense of community and connection with the environment.

Get involved

Find Community gardening initiatives near you to get involved:

• Buddina Community Garden – Kevin Asmus Park, Nanyima Street, Buddina
• Lake Kawana Community Garden – Community Solutions, Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina
• Nambour Community Garden – Nambour Showgrounds, Coronation Avenue, Nambour
• Alexandra Headland Community Garden – Nelson Park, Katoa Street, Alexandra Headland  (Alex Community Association)
• Yandina Community Garden – corner of North and Farrell Streets, Yandina
• Steps Nursery & Community Garden– George Street, Caloundra
• Cotton Tree Community Garden  – Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Fifth Avenue, Cotton Tree. Phone: 5443 6696
• Bells Reach Community Garden - Indigo Road Caloundra West – this garden was constructed by Stockland and the company maintains this area.

Start a Garden

Council provides advice for people and community groups to start a community garden.

• Community Gardens Policy[1589KB]
• Community Gardens Guidelines[1602KB]

You can apply to start a community garden if your proposal meets these guidelines. Contact council's customer service centre to start your application.

You can also register to join other community volunteer programs. You can help maintain parks or restore natural areas.