Best Community Gardens in Western Sydney for Kids

Nothing beats the wonder on a child’s face when they pluck a carrot from the ground that they’ve grown from a seedling and chomp straight into it. However, with many of us living in smaller homes with limited outdoor space or simply lacking the time and motivation to get dirty in the backyard, it can be tough to find the opportunity to get in some gardening time with your family. Enter the fabulous community gardens conveniently scattered around Western Sydney.

With so many to choose from and the endless benefits, now is the time to get your green thumb on!

Best Community Gardens in Western Sydney for Kids

Why Gardening Is Great For Kids

Chances are, your kids think fruit and veg come straight from the produce aisles of a supermarket – and spending time in a community garden is the perfect fix.

Whether it’s learning new skills, weeding, planting and watering, or patiently watching seedlings slowly sprout into the vibrant, tasty morsels that end up on our plates, kids are guaranteed to be entranced by the magic of Mother Nature.

Got a fussy eater on your hands? Kids always love being involved in seeing where their food comes from, so who knows, you might even be pleasantly surprised when they decide they’re happy to eat the healthy, delicious food they’ve grown themselves!

Top Kid-Friendly Community Gardens in Western Sydney

Blacktown Showground Community Garden

Located at Blacktown Showground with both individual plots and shared gardens, the Blacktown Showground Community Garden is home to everything from fruit trees, veg, native plants and shrubs. Meeting all through the year on Tuesdays and alternate Saturdays and Sundays.
Location: 27 Picken Ln, Blacktown

Lalor Park Community Garden

No matter what your age or ability, the warm and welcoming volunteers at Lalor Park Community Garden are always on the lookout for helping hands! Focusing on growing veg, herbs and fruit while educating the community, pop by to purchase seedlings for $1.50 a plant, and keep an eye out for the free activities during school holidays.
Location: Parkside Dr, Lalor Park

Bungarribee Community Garden

Learn new skills and connect with like-minded folk at the charming Bungarribee Community Garden that meets mid-week. Open each Thursday morning with garden meetings at 8.30 am.
Location: 20 Sir Hercules Parade, Bungarribee

Western Sydney Parklands Urban Farms

Did you know that there are 100 hectares of urban farm, smack bang in the middle of Western Sydney Parklands? Growing everything from cherry tomatoes to strawberries and sugar cane, while you might not be able to get your hands dirty, it’s well worth a drive by to check out the bountiful farmgate stalls and pick up some incredible produce.
Location: adjacent to the M7 Motorway and The Horsley Drive

How To Get Involved With A Community Garden

Gardeners are a very friendly bunch, and chances are they’ll be more than happy to put eager hands to good use in their community garden. Check timetables for when your local garden is open, and pop any open days into your diary and make sure to bring the whole family along.

Little ones will get a kick out of being kitted up for an adventure, so make sure to bring gloves and gumboots for protection. Needless to say, snacks, water and sunscreen are essential as well!

Not sure you have the time to completely commit to volunteering? No stress! Even just one visit to a community garden might be the inspiration you need to grow some greenery at home. Whether it’s fresh herbs to add to dinner or notoriously fast-growing backyard additions like strawberries, cherry tomatoes or sunflowers to capture your kids’ attention, this is one feel-good (and free!) way to spend some quality time with your brood and nurture their love for food.

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