Garden Plots

Plant a seed and watch it grow!

Garden plots are full for the 2024 season.

Important 2024 information and dates:

• Jan. 1: Renewals Begin - Those who have leased a garden for two or more years now have the option to renew for the 2024 season. Each individual is limited to one plot only.
• Jan. 31: Renewal Deadline - Completed renewal forms must be submitted by Wednesday, Jan. 31. You can send the forms via email to femedina@parkfun.com or mail them to Schaumburg Park District, Attn: Parks Department, 235 E. Beech Drive, 60193.
• Feb. 1: Open Registration - Any plots not renewed by Jan. 31 will become available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Open registration begins on Feb. 1, and plots can be acquired either by emailing femedina@parkfun.com or by visiting the Jerry Handlon Administration Building at 235 E. Beech Drive, 60193.
• Feb. 29: Registration Deadline - Forms must be submitted by Thursday, Feb. 29.
• April 15 (approximately): Letters Mailed - If weather permits, we will proceed to rototill plots. Thereafter, confirmation letters, permits, receipts and a map highlighting the assigned plot will be mailed.
• May 1: The anticipated date for water to be turned on.

Garden Plot Information

Our Community Garden Plots are located in Olympic Park on the west end of the park at Old Schaumburg Road and Wildflower Lane.

Size - 100 garden plots measuring 18'x18'.

Plot Assignment - Renters are assigned plot numbers. Each plot is staked and a numbered flag is placed in mid-plot.

Rental/Cost - Resident $30 (each plot); Non-Resident $45 (each plot). Plot renters may rent one plot.

‍Availability - Rental dates are mid-April through October. As soon as weather permits (approximately mid-April), all plots will be roto-tilled and staked out. Perennial plants are not suggested as our parks department roto-tills each spring/fall. The renter may roto-till his/her assigned plot again if he or she wishes. When plots are ready for planting, confirmation of assigned plot number will be mailed.

‍Location - Entrance to the garden is off of Schaumburg Road, just east of Meacham Road. Turn right onto Wildflower Lane and go to the Olympic Park entrance. There are two separate garden areas connected by a pathway at the west end of the parking lot.

‍Water - Water is available. There are four water pumps; two in each area. No hoses are allowed. Please bring your own container. Pumps are on a timer which is on during park hours. Water is turned on approximately May 1.

‍Hours - Olympic Park is open 7 a.m.-11 p.m. There are no lights in the garden area. There is no security on-site.

Parking - Please note that Olympic Park is an extremely active park — evenings and weekends are busy. Obey all parking signs or you may be ticketed.

‍Questions - Contact our parks department at 847-985-2115 or email parkrentals@parkfun.com.

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