About 420 garden plots spread over seven acres on Burts Pit Road, on what used to be the kitchen-garden fields of the old Northampton State Hospital. Gardeners run the place themselves under the city's oversight, with a tool shed, fencing, and a shared composting area.
What to expect
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Annual plot fee $25 for residents, plus an additional unspecified fee for non-residents; first-year gardeners limited to one plot per household
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed in public places citywide; the Northampton Dog Park on Burts Pit Road is the one off-leash exception. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Hours
City parks, playgrounds, and recreation fields are open 7am to 9pm April through October, 7am to 7pm November through March. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Managed by
Northampton Parks & Recreation
413-587-4900 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
What's here
On site
Drinking water
running water piped to the site for garden use
Info kiosk
tool shed for shared equipment
Common questions
New-gardener registration runs each mid-March; plots are 20 by 20 feet, and every gardener puts in at least two volunteer hours a year to keep the site running.
Is there an entry fee at Northampton Community Gardens?
Yes, Annual plot fee $25 for residents, plus an additional unspecified fee for non-residents; first-year gardeners limited to one plot per household
Can I bring my dog to Northampton Community Gardens?
Dogs must be leashed in public places citywide; the Northampton Dog Park on Burts Pit Road is the one off-leash exception. Posted signs at the site take precedence.