Wallenberg Park Community Garden
Open To: Preference will be given to those who live in and around the Auditorium neighbourhood. Plots not allocated to Auditorium or neighbouring residents may be allocated to Kitchener residents from outside the neighbourhood area.
Number of Plots: 26
Plot Size: approximately 4’ x 6’
Cost per Plot: $25. If the $25 garden fee poses a barrier - please contact the garden committee at wallengarden@gmail.com as subsidies are available.
Services Provided: Water, compost, social events
Location: Wallenberg Park, located on Weber Street between Troy and Cameron. View Map
Description: Wallenberg Park, located on Weber Street between Troy and Cameron, is home to our modest community garden. The park was named in honour of Raoul Wallenberg, a Swedish diplomat who saved the lives of tens of thousands of Hungarian Jews in 1944, during the Holocaust. He issued Swedish passes to Jews in Budapest and sheltered them in safehouses. Shortly after, he was imprisoned by the Soviets and never heard from again. It was reported that he died in 1947 in a Soviet prison. He was posthumously made an honorary citizen of several countries, including Canada, for his humanitarian efforts during the Second World War. We continue to honour Wallenberg’s legacy by using his name for our garden.
Garden Goals:
To be a welcoming place for all people, no matter their age or background, to interact with each other and build community connections.
To promote the health and well being of participants by growing fresh food and actively engaging in activities outdoors.
To build knowledge and skills by mentoring new gardeners and providing opportunities for experienced gardeners to share their expertise.
To offer a quiet and restful garden setting for the enjoyment of the natural world of plants, birds, insects, and other wildlife.
*Please Note: the garden is not fully accessible yet, but we are working with the City of Kitchener to increase accessibility in the garden for all members of the community
Contact information
Contact Name: Caitlin Pearson and Johanna Wilkes
Email: wallengarden@gmail.com
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/community-gardens-ca/gardens/garden-directory/wanner-gardens