Costa Mesa Community Gardens – 365 Things To Do In Costa Mesa

The Costa Mesa Community Gardens are a beautiful place to explore on a nice day. The City of Costa Mesa has 2 community gardens:
1. Del Mar Community Garden – 170 Del Mar St. has 60 plots.
2. Hamilton Community Garden – 523 Hamilton St. has 42 plots.
The gardens give people a place to plant beautiful flowers, shrubs, vegetables, fruit and more. Since the gardens are in limited supply there is a currently a waiting list for both (12-18 months for Del Mar and 10-12 months for Hamilton). Currently the fees to own a plot are $30 a year for Costa Mesa residents and there is a one-time clearing fee/key fee of $20.
Why else are community gardens so hot? They provide fresh produce, the locally grown produce is eco-friendly, and they instill a sense of neighborhood pride. Community gardens are also a great way to get out and exercise while working on your plot.
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