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Honolulu Recreational Community Gardening Program

Garden List and Locations

There are 10 community garden sites in the City’s program. While they are all similarly within the allotment style, many differ in their microclimate, size, shape and character. Please see the list below for locations, meeting times, and costs (fees include membership dues and City user fees).

If you are seeking a plot that complies with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), contact us or visit the Foster Community Garden (information below).

If you have any questions, please call (808) 768-7138 or email communitygardens@honolulu.gov

Ala Wai Community Garden

A photo of one plot at the Ala Wai Community Garden. This plot contains pots and raised beds, very neat and organized but still with the messy and luscious growth of food plants. A school is in the background. 📍 End of University Avenue next to Ala Wai Elementary School

The Ala Wai Community Garden waitlist is currently closed until further notice. Check garden bulletin board for updated information or contact awcga.hnl@gmail.com.

# Plots: 153
Plot Size: 12×15 ft
Dues: $21/year
User Fee: $18/year

Diamond Head Community Garden

Photo of Diamond Head Community Garden on a slightly overcast day. Slightly raised beds are framed with wood and metal poles, some with tennis balls on top and one in the center of the photo with an orange glove. 📍 On Leahi Avenue across from Pualei Circle

Monthly meetings alternate between second Saturday mornings and second Wednesday evenings, at the garden. Check garden bulletin board for updated information.

# Plots: 113
Plot Size: 5×17 ft
Dues: $10/year
User Fee: $8.50/year

Dole Community Garden

A view from high up of Dole Community Garden. The plots seem very small and the skyscrapers in the background even smaller. 📍 Top of Frear Street off of Magellan Avenue

Monthly meetings are every second Saturday of the month at 8:30am in-person at the garden. Check garden bulletin board for updated information.

# Plots: 30
Plot Size: 10×10 ft
Dues: $10/year
User Fee: $10/year

Foster Community Garden

Photo of the entrance to Foster Community Garden. There's the garden sign, on the right, with an e-bike leaning against it. On the left are the garden beds bursting with plants. 📍 Foster Botanical Garden

Monthly meetings are every third Saturday of the month at 10am in-person at the garden. Check garden bulletin board for updated information.

# Plots: 57 (including 1 ADA plot)
Plot Size: 5×20 ft
Dues: $10/year
User Fee: $10/year

Hawai'i Kai Community Garden

A photo of a raised bed at Hawaii Kai Community Garden. This green raised bed, about 3 feet up from the ground, is designed for kupuna garden members. There is shade cloth draped over the top. 📍 End of Maniniholo Place

Monthly meetings are every third Saturday of the month at 8am in-person at the garden. Check garden bulletin board for updated information.

# Plots: 39
Plot Size: 10×10 ft
Dues: $15/year
User Fee: $10/year

Kāne‘ohe Community Garden

This photo of Kaneohe Community Garden shows one lush plot front and center, with tall trees on the left and blue skies on the right. 📍 45-529 Keaahala Road, behind the baseball field

Monthly meetings are every third Saturday of the month at 8:30am in-person at the garden. Check garden bulletin board for updated information.

# Plots: 60
Plot Size: 7×14 ft
Dues: $10/year*
User Fee: $9.80/year

*$10 for the first year. Thereafter, $5/year

Makiki Community Garden

This photo is of a plot at Makiki Community Garden, showcasing the fencing structures they have around each plot. This particular plot has done very well to keep the fencing clear of plants so you can see into the plot, which contains a couple beds filled with greens. 📍 Makiki District Park, corner of Wilder Avenue and Makiki Street

Monthly meetings are every second Tuesday of the month at 7pm in-person at the Makiki District Park Craft Building. Check garden bulletin board for updated information.

# Plots: 160
Plot Size: 10×10 ft
Dues: $5/year
User Fee: $10/year

Mānoa Community Garden

Photo of the entrance at Manoa Community Garden. There's an archway, lush plantings in the near background, and misty mountains in the far background. 📍 3155 Mānoa Road, next to Mānoa Garden Elderly Housing.

Monthly meetings times vary. The waitlist is currently closed. Check garden bulletin board for updated information or contact manoacommunitygardens@gmail.com

# Plots: 90
Plot Size: 10×20 ft
Dues: $10/year
User Fee: $20/year
Initial Deposit: $20

Mō‘ili‘ili Community Garden

This photo shows the bulletin board at the Mo'ili'ili Community Garden. The board has been attached to a fence running alongside the garden, and contains meeting info and the garden rules. 📍 814 Coolidge Street

Monthly meetings are every second Monday of the month at 5:30pm in-person at the Honolulu Church of God next to the garden. Check garden bulletin board for updated information or contact moiliili.cg814@gmail.com

# Plots: 59
Plot Size: 10×10 ft
Dues: $20/year
User Fee: $10/year

Wahiawā Community Garden

This photo capture the Wahiawa Community Garden from afar, the only way to capture the whole garden since it is huge! Over 400 plots that are 20 by 40 feet. A large cloud looms over the productive garden. A.k.a. Sgt Smith Community Garden

📍 On Kamehameha Highway across Wheeler Army Airfield

Monthly meetings are every last Saturday of the month at 8:30am in-person at the garden. No meeting in December due to the holidays. Gardeners are required to come to the meeting early to sign-in due to the large number of gardeners attending. Check garden bulletin board for updated information.

# Plots: 462
Plot Size: 20×40 ft and 20×20 ft
Dues: $25/year
User Fee: $80/year
Deposit: $25