The City of Duarte will celebrate the grand opening of its first Community Garden with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Tzeitel Paras-Caracci Park (2701 Royal Oaks Drive).
The Duarte Community Garden features 20 individual plots and two ADA-accessible raised beds. Each plot features access to gardening tools, composting facilities, and a water-saving drip irrigation system, all designed to support sustainable growing practices.
The design of the garden features native plants, decomposed granite walkways, and shaded seating areas. Whether growing edible plants (see garden rules for permissible plants) or ornamental flowers for personal, non-commercial use, the space is for residents to cultivate and enjoy.
This initiative is being brought to life in partnership with Food Exploration & Discovery (Food ED), a nonprofit committed to edible education and ecosystem stewardship. Food ED will oversee the garden’s construction and daily operations, offering hands-on support to gardeners of all experience levels and educational programs. To learn more about Food ED, visit ExploreFoodED.org.
This new addition to the park was first approved by the Duarte City Council in February 2025.
For questions about the Community Garden, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (626) 357-7931 or visit DuarteCommunityGarden.org.
