West Athens Victory Garden
Open Date
December 2013
Location
10500 South Normandie Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90044
Size
.35 acres, 40 garden beds
Residents Served
14,636
Formerly a blighted property, the West Athens Victory Garden provides access to healthy and fresh food, while serving as a safe place to enjoy some outdoor exercise. Residents have access to 40 garden beds, a bioswale, a community gathering space, a walking trail, a learning garden designed for children ages 0-5, and a ¼ -acre food forest of 25 fruit trees.
Phase I of the garden was completed in 2014, and included the installation of community garden beds for growing fruits and vegetables, a perimeter walking trail, a children’s play area, and a rain catchment system to support a sustainable water supply.
Phase II of the project involved the installation of a bioswale to catch runoff and allow water to be filtered back into the ground. It also included the addition of 25 trees that provide needed shade in the spring and summer months, reduce heat and GHG emissions, and serve as an urban food forest/fruit orchard.
Since 2013, the West Athens Victory Garden has provided local residents with relief from the highly dense, asphalt environment, and continues to serve as a hub for community members with a passion for urban agriculture and environmental stewardship.
About the Community Garden
Grow with Us at the West Athens Community Garden! Join a unique urban oasis, as a member gardener, you will:
Cultivate Community Land: Tend your own in-ground 4x10 plot, with communal planting areas, fruit trees, walking path, and meeting area.
Build Resilience: Participate in a cooperative model with access to a shared toolshed, communal tools, and the knowledge of fellow gardeners.
Steward Together: Uphold our shared values through an annual member contract and help guide the garden's future at our quarterly membership meetings.
Access Affordably: Enjoy secure growing space for just $5/month.
Special features: Amazing partners with free programing!
