Residents Invited to Help Select New Community Garden Location
The Chatham‑Kent Food Policy Council, in partnership with CK Public Health, are inviting residents to help select the site for the next community garden in Chatham-Kent. This opportunity is a result of Municipal Council’s December 15, 2025 approval to expand the Community Gardens Program.
Individuals interested in growing food and/or volunteering as a garden site leader are asked to complete the short survey below by April 1st, 2026.
Residents are invited to indicate their interest in gardening and/or volunteering at one of the following proposed sites:
Ward 1 – Tilbury: Kirkham Park (94 Massey Dr)
Ward 2 – Blenheim: Forsyth Park (24 Gary Avenue)
Ward 3 – Thamesville: Ferguson Park (2 Wallace St)
Ward 3 – Bothwell: Victoria Park (498 Elm St W)
The selected location will be based on community interest and the presence of a volunteer garden site leader to help oversee the site. The new community garden is set to open in May 2026.
The Chatham‑Kent Food Policy Council, in partnership with CK Public Health, are inviting residents to help select the site for the next community garden in Chatham-Kent. This opportunity is a result of Municipal Council’s December 15, 2025 approval to expand the Community Gardens Program.
Individuals interested in growing food and/or volunteering as a garden site leader are asked to complete the short survey below by April 1st, 2026.
Residents are invited to indicate their interest in gardening and/or volunteering at one of the following proposed sites:
Ward 1 – Tilbury: Kirkham Park (94 Massey Dr)
Ward 2 – Blenheim: Forsyth Park (24 Gary Avenue)
Ward 3 – Thamesville: Ferguson Park (2 Wallace St)
Ward 3 – Bothwell: Victoria Park (498 Elm St W)
The selected location will be based on community interest and the presence of a volunteer garden site leader to help oversee the site. The new community garden is set to open in May 2026.
Chatham-Kent Council has approved the use of municipal land for the development of community gardens at four locations across Wards 1, 2, and 3. See Ward Boundaries here. For further details please seethe Municipal council meeting and report here.
The purpose of this survey is to understand which of the four locations has the most community interest in participating in the Community Gardens Program.Specifically, the survey will help identify residents who are interested in having a garden plot for personal use and those who may be interested in taking on a volunteer leadership role at a garden site.
Approved community garden locations
The following locations have been approved for community garden use:
Ward 1: Kirkham Park, 94 Massey Drive, Tilbury
Ward 2: Forsyth Park, 24 Gary Avenue, Blenheim
Ward 3: Ferguson Park, 2 Wallace Street, Thamesville
Ward 3: Victoria Park, 498 Elm Street West, Bothwell
Please note the approved locations have designated sections for community garden use.
How will the responses be used?
Your responses will be kept private and will only be reviewed by the Chatham-Kent Food Policy Council and Chatham-Kent Public Health’s Evaluation team. All responses will be stored on the Let’s Talk Chatham-Kent platform, and only project managers and Corporate Communications will have access. The information collected will be used to support planning, coordination, and communication related to the approved community garden sites. Personal information contained on this survey is collected by The Municipality of Chatham-Kent under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and will be used by Public Health staff for the purpose of contacting you. Questions regarding the collection and use of this information may be directed to Sharmini Balakrishnan by telephone at 519-352-7270 Ext.2496 or email to sharminib@chatham-kent.ca.
How long will the survey take?
The survey will take only a few minutes to complete. It must be completed in one session, as responses cannot be saved and returned to later.
Is responding to the survey mandatory?
Participation in this survey is voluntary. If you choose to express interest in a garden plot and/or volunteer role, you will be asked to provide contact information so that staff can follow up with you. You may stop participating at any time.
