Highlights: Shared hoses, large compost system, shaded picnic area, community raspberry patch, native pollinator garden, amazing views and adjacent park and playground.
East Missoula is considered a low-access food area, once called a “food desert,” due to its lack of a grocery store and transportation barriers. In 2021, the neighborhood group, East Missoula United, introduced the idea for a community garden looking to increase food security and build connection and community in their town. Thanks to Missoula County’s Parks, Trails, and Open Lands for their partnership with this project.
There are 41 ground-level beds and four sets of raised garden beds for those that can’t work on the ground.