Eastlake P-Patch: Seattle Community Garden Since 1981

Frequently asked questions

The Eastlake P-Patch is at 2892 Fairview Ave E in Seattle, near Eastlake Ave E and E Shelby St. It is in the Eastlake neighborhood, part of the Cascade district.

City of Seattle data lists 47 garden plots at the Eastlake P-Patch.

The garden was established in 1981, according to Seattle Department of Neighborhoods data.

The garden is part of the City of Seattle P-Patch program, so the official Eastlake P-Patch page on seattle.gov is the place to check for plot and program details.

Eastlake P-Patch at a glance

Get to know the garden through a quick profile drawn from Seattle Department of Neighborhoods data, published through City of Seattle GIS:

Established: 1981

Garden plots: 47

Listed size: 75,000 square feet

Address: 2892 Fairview Ave E

Cross streets: Eastlake Ave E and E Shelby St

With more than four decades of continuous use behind it, this ranks among the longer running gardens in the P-Patch program's Eastlake area, a place where neighbors have kept growing season after season.

Getting a plot at this city garden

Because the Eastlake P-Patch runs under the city's community gardening program, plot details and program rules come straight from the City of Seattle. If you are hoping to dig in here yourself, check the official Eastlake P-Patch page for the latest information. Want to weigh your options first? Browse our roundup of community gardens across Seattle and see how this site compares with others around town.

Parks and landmarks within an easy stroll

Step outside the garden gate and you will find several city parks and designated landmarks close by. Here is how far each sits from the garden in a straight line:

Fairview Park (park), under 0.1 mile
L'Amourita Apt Bldg (landmark), under 0.1 mile
Fisher-Howell House (landmark), under 0.1 mile
Nelson/Steinbrueck House (landmark), 0.3 mile
Harvard Mansion (landmark), 0.3 mile
Sunnyside Ave N Boat Ramp (park), 0.3 mile
Seward School (landmark), 0.3 mile
Rogers Playground (park), 0.3 mile

Fairview Park is the nearest green space, so pair your garden visit with a stop there. To explore the surrounding streets and see what else the area offers, head to our Eastlake neighborhood guide, which covers this corner of the Cascade district.