Family Garden Plots
The City of Hopkins provides a community garden site area in Valley Park in the Westbrooke/Nine Mile Creek area where residents can lease a 20-foot by 20-foot garden plot. View the Valley Park Page.
Apply
Registration for community garden plots begins at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 6, for City of Hopkins residents and is on a first come, first served basis (limit two plots per household). Residents must provide proof of residency and register in-person at Hopkins City Hall, 1010 First Street S. Be prepared for the weather conditions, as social distance requirements may mean lines will need to extend outdoors. Non-residents may register beginning Tuesday, April 13.
NOTE: Priority registration is for City of Hopkins residents, not postal address Hopkins.
Proof of Residency
Accepted documents for proof of residency:
- Minnesota Driver’s License
- Minnesota ID Card
- United States Passport
- Tribal ID Card
- Minnesota University, College, or Technical College ID Card
- Utility bill
- Telephone, TV or internet
- Solid waste, sewer, electric, gas or water
- Banking or credit card
- Rent or mortgage
- Residential lease or rent agreement within 30 days of registration date.
Registration for non-residents begins one week later.
Household Limit
Due to the high demand for plots, there is a limit of two plots per household.
Price
The rate is $25 per plot.
When to Plant
Plots are ready to plant in mid-May.
Learn More
Learn more about the Family Gardens from Think Hopkins (PDF).
