University District P-Patch: Seattle Community Garden Guide

Frequently asked questions

The garden is at 4009 8th Ave NE in Seattle, near the intersection of 8th Ave NE and NE 40th St in the University District.

Seattle Department of Neighborhoods records list 46 garden plots on about 14,400 square feet.

The garden was established in 1976 as part of the City of Seattle P-Patch community gardening program.

Plot availability and application details are handled by the City of Seattle P-Patch program, so check the official University District P-Patch page on seattle.gov for current information.

Northlake Park is about 0.1 mile away, and Peace Park, North Passage Point Park and Christie Park are each about 0.2 mile away in a straight line.

Food and flowers grow side by side in 46 neighbor-tended plots on this corner of Seattle's University District. This is the University District P-Patch, a community garden at 4009 8th Ave NE and part of the City of Seattle P-Patch community gardening program. Gardeners have worked this ground since 1976, and several small parks sit just a few blocks away, ready for a stroll once you have taken in the beds.

A Neighborhood Garden Since 1976

This garden has deep roots in the neighborhood. Seattle Department of Neighborhoods records, published through City of Seattle GIS, date it to 1976, which places it among the established sites in the city's P-Patch network.

Picture roughly 14,400 square feet, or about a third of an acre, divided into 46 individual plots. Each plot is tended by a gardener, so the site is really many small gardens sharing one space.

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Getting a Plot or Learning More

Because the city program manages the garden, the City of Seattle is your source for details such as plot availability, waitlists, fees and garden rules. Check the official University District P-Patch page for current information before you visit or apply, and you will know exactly how things work when you arrive.

Looking for a different fit? Browse our list of all community gardens in Seattle and compare sites across the city.

Finding the Garden at 8th Ave NE and NE 40th St

Head to the corner area of 8th Ave NE and NE 40th St, where the garden's street address is 4009 8th Ave NE. To explore the surrounding streets, shops and parks, spend some time with our University District neighborhood guide.