Community Corner
Community Garden Plots Available at the CL Park District
located at Hill Farm Park on Barlina Rd
The Crystal Lake Park District offers a Community Garden at Hill Farm Acres at 695 Barlina Road, behind Barlina House Preschool in Crystal Lake. If you enjoy the outdoors, saving money and growing plants, you'll want to have one of our 20' by 40' garden plots! Flowers, vegetables, herbs, or whatever you desire, will grow well in the rich soil. Plots are available to both residents and non-residents. An email needed to be provided at the time of registration to get up-to-date information during the growing season.
Non-Resident Garden Plot Fee: $55 per plot/$40 senior citizen (ages 60+)
Resident Garden Plot Fee: $40 per plot/$20 senior citizen (ages 60+)
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Through March 11: Registration is open to all Park District Residents
Beginning March 14: Registration is open to the public
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The growing season is from whenever the soil is able to be cultivated (typically around May 1) until October 31. Complete soil preparation and garden plot guidelines are available at the time of plot reservation. Register in person only at the Crystal Lake Park District Administrative Office at One East Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm. For more information call (815) 459-0680.
