Davey Lopes Recreation Center Community Garden

At A Glance

Location: 

Providence, Rhode Island

Primary Issue Area:

  • Food

Active since:

2009

Grants Received In:

  • 2011

Core volunteers:

3

Community Size:

178,432

Our Purpose

to improve the lives of our neighbors and beautify our community through growing food together. Our garden provides a place for neighbors of all ages to gather, learn, and grow food.

Summary of Projects

The Recreation Center received a grant in 2011 to increase the amount of land available for growing food in South Providence through a community garden expansion on-site at the Recreation Center. Southside Community Land Trust and the Davey Lopes Recreation Center will build at least 10 new raised beds for neighborhood residents of all ages to grow food.