University Heights P-Patch Garden in the University District

Frequently asked questions

The garden is at 5031 University Way NE in Seattle, at the corner of NE 50th Street in the University District.

The garden covers about 5,000 square feet and holds 31 garden plots.

The University Heights P-Patch was established in 1991 as part of the City of Seattle P-Patch community gardening program.

Plot signups are managed by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. Check the official University Heights P-Patch page on the City of Seattle website for current availability and details.

The University District Farmers Market and University Heights Elementary School are both under 0.1 mile away, and the University Branch library and Fire Station #17 are about 0.2 mile away.

A Compact Garden at University Way NE and NE 50th Street

Expect a garden that is small by design. Its 5,000 square feet are divided into 31 individual plots, so each gardener tends a modest bed right alongside neighbors doing the same, and this corner has been growing that way since 1991.

University Heights belongs to the P-Patch community gardening program, which the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods runs to connect residents with shared growing space in neighborhoods across the city. Curious how it compares? Browse our list of community gardens across Seattle and see it alongside the others.

Getting a Plot or Planning Your Visit

The city handles plot availability, signup details and garden guidelines. Before you head over, check the official University Heights P-Patch page from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods for the most current information.

Keep in mind that individual gardeners tend each plot. Enjoy the beds with your eyes, and leave the produce and flowers for the people who grew them.

Places to Pair With the Garden

Make the University Heights P-Patch an easy stop as you explore the blocks around University Way NE. Plenty sits close by, measured in straight-line distance:

University District Farmers Market, under 0.1 mile away
University Heights Elementary School, a city landmark under 0.1 mile away
University Branch of the public library, about 0.2 mile away
Fire Station #17, a landmark about 0.2 mile away
Henry Owen Shuey House, a landmark about 0.2 mile away
Wilsonian Apartments, a landmark about 0.2 mile away
University Library, a landmark about 0.2 mile away
University Presbyterian Church "Inn", a landmark about 0.2 mile away

If local food is your interest, pair the garden with a stroll through the nearby farmers market for a natural fit. To keep exploring the surrounding streets, turn to our University Heights neighborhood guide.