Upshur Community Garden is located at the top of Upshur Park at 14th Street NW and Upshur Street NW, Washington DC which borders the neighborhoods of Columbia Heights, Petworth and 16th Street Heights. The garden is owned by the DC Department of Parks and Recreation and is managed by a volunteer team of garden members.
Plots in the garden vary in size and are available for an annual membership fee of $30. The garden has 42 individual plots, 10x15 feet in size. Amenities include: community compost on-site, water, stocked tool shed, ADA accessible plots, pavilion with seating area, pollinator garden, fruit orchard, and community strawberry, raspberry, asparagus, sweet potato, and medicinal herb beds.
To obtain a plot, you may sign up on the waitlist by clicking here. It can take 2-3 years to get a plot, depending on turnover. Plots may become available at any time during the year, and are open to any DC resident.
All gardeners are required to volunteer time throughout the year to help maintain the common areas of the garden and other chores.