Welcome to the Garden!

McCrimmon Community Garden is located inside the Neighborhood Park on McCrimmon Parkway at 10330 Green Level Church Road, Cary, NC 27519. It supports about 50 garden plot renters each year.

Annual Plot Rental Application Period

The 2026 Garden Lottery Application period is open December 1 – January 15 for both Carpenter and McCrimmon Community Gardens. 

Would you like to grow food for your family and learn more about gardening? The McCrimmon Community Garden plots are rented for an eleven-month term. Two rental options are available: One (1) full size garden bed for $50 or two (2) smaller perimeter beds for $25. The rental includes raised beds that are amended with compost and ready to plant. Beds have convenient access to watering hoses, our garden shed is stocked with tools, and we provide renters with educational materials to support their success.

To apply you must be a Cary resident and at least 18 years old, however, no prior garden experience is required. The application period runs from December 1 through January 15. At the close of the application period, a lottery system is utilized to award all available plots and then a waitlist is created for applicants that do not win a plot via the lottery. Please read through our McCrimmon Community Garden Rental Agreement to understand the responsibilities of being chosen for a garden plot.

McCrimmon Community Garden Open House

Saturday, May 2 | 9 – 11 a.m.

Explore the community garden at McCrimmon Park. Ask an expert about our garden program, learn about our plot rental lottery, and how to register for a garden bed. We hope to see you there! No pets allowed. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

About the Garden

McCrimmon Community Garden is a communal green space managed by the Town of Cary that offers garden beds for annual rental and educational garden beds for groups and volunteers. Gardeners are allowed to grow whatever they like, and the garden boasts diverse veggies, fruits, and flowers throughout the year.

Click here to learn more about the upcoming projects and renovations at the Neighborhood Park on McCrimmon Parkway!