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new for 2021!


​Along with the City of Fairmont, Fairmont State University students, Learning Options, Marion County Master Gardeners, WVU Extension Office and Family Nutrition Program, MCPARC will be opening up the garden gates for a public-use community garden for the entire 2021 growing season!

Groups and individuals who "rent" a raised garden bed will have access to the garden during program hours. In addition; programs, activities, and educational sessions will be available to participants at no cost. 

MCPARC's "Grow With Us" community garden program serves as an opportunity for community members and organizations to have access to raised-bed gardening, and provides individuals and groups with an environment to learn how to plant, nurture, tend to, and harvest fresh produce.

How to get started:

  • Rent your bed! Beds will be rented until no longer available. Visit the garden during program operation hours or call the MCPARC office to reserve.
  • Come to the Garden! After renting a bed, members are free to come, go, and grow during program hours throughout the growing season. Garden gates will be locked at all other times.

Things to know:

Program Operation hours*

For the $20 rental fee, members will be provided materials necessary to have a successful garden bed. The following items are provided and shared amongst community garden members. Groups and individuals are welcome to bring their own supplies, tools, and seeds but personal items cannot be left at the garden unattended.
  • soil media
  • rake
  • shovel
  • trowel
  • hoe
  • wheelbarrow
  • water
  • hose
  • trellis materials
  • plant ID tags/ markers
  • seed bank with varying produce and flowers
​Monday        3:00p - 7:00p

Wednesday  3:00p - 7:00p

Friday           3:00p - 7:00p

Saturday      9:00a - 5:00p

Sunday       12:00p - 4:00p
* Schedule is subject to change

garden location

The garden is located off of Oliver Avenue near Coal Run on the west side. Parking at the site is limited. There is also walking access to the garden near 5th Street Park where a foot bridge crosses Coal Run. 
614 Oliver Avenue, Fairmont, WV 26554
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304.363.7037 ​
​or 800.903.2994

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304.367.0676

Email

​info@mcparc.com

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 1258
​Fairmont, WV 26555

Physical Address

1000 Cole Street, Suite B
​Pleasant Valley, WV 26554

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