Ravenna P-Patch: A Small Community Garden in Seattle

Frequently asked questions

Ravenna P-Patch is at 5200 Ravenna Ave NE in Seattle, at the corner of NE 52nd St in the University District.

The garden has 18 plots on about 2,200 square feet of land.

Ravenna P-Patch was established in 1981 as part of the City of Seattle's P-Patch community gardening program.

Plot availability and sign-up details are listed on the official Ravenna page of the City of Seattle P-Patch program website.

Ravenna Park is about 0.4 miles away in a straight line, and the smaller Ravenna Park Triangle is just 0.1 miles from the garden.

Ravenna P-Patch at a glance

Ravenna is one of the more compact sites in the city's P-Patch network, and its scale is part of what gives it a neighborhood feel. Here are the essentials to know before you go:

Plots: 18

Size: about 2,200 square feet

Established: 1981

Address: 5200 Ravenna Ave NE, at NE 52nd St

With just a handful of plots on a small footprint, this is a garden built to the size of the block around it. After more than four decades in the same spot, it has become a long-standing part of the street.

Growing at Ravenna through the P-Patch program

Ravenna P-Patch runs as part of the City of Seattle's community gardening program, which manages plots in many neighborhoods across town. If you are curious about plot availability, the waitlist or garden guidelines, start with the official Ravenna page on the City of Seattle website.

Weighing your options before you sign up? Browse all community gardens in Seattle to find other P-Patch sites close to home.

Parks and landmarks within an easy walk

From the corner of Ravenna Ave NE and NE 52nd St, you are close to several green spaces and historic buildings. The distances below are straight-line estimates from the garden.

Ravenna Park Triangle (park), 0.1 mi
Park Home Circle (park), 0.3 mi
Ravenna Woods (park), 0.3 mi
Henry Owen Shuey House (landmark), 0.3 mi
Sigma Kappa Mu Chapter House (landmark), 0.3 mi
Ravenna Park (park), 0.4 mi
20th Ave NE Bridge (landmark), 0.4 mi
University Presbyterian Church "Inn" (landmark), 0.4 mi

Pair your stop at the garden with a stroll to Ravenna Park, less than half a mile away. When you are ready to eat, shop and explore more of the area, head to our University District neighborhood guide.