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Fremont

Find 28 plots of food and flowers at the Fremont P-Patch, a community garden at N 40th St and Woodland Park Ave N that has been part of Seattle's P-Patch program since 1995.

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Frequently asked questions

The Fremont P-Patch is at 3935 Woodland Park Ave N in Seattle, near the corner of N 40th St and Woodland Park Ave N.

Seattle Department of Neighborhoods records list 28 garden plots on a site of 4,270 square feet.

The garden was established in 1995 as part of the City of Seattle P-Patch community gardening program.

Plot details are managed by the City of Seattle, so check the Fremont listing on the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods P-Patch website for current information.

The full guide

Twenty-eight garden plots of food and flowers share a compact corner where N 40th St meets Woodland Park Ave N. This is the Fremont P-Patch, a small community garden at 3935 Woodland Park Ave N in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood. As part of the City of Seattle P-Patch community gardening program, it has given neighbors their own patch of ground to grow on since 1995.

The garden at a glance

Picture a compact, close-knit garden rather than a sprawling one. Seattle Department of Neighborhoods records, published through City of Seattle GIS, put the Fremont garden at 4,270 square feet, shared among its 28 plots.

  • Established: 1995
  • Garden plots: 28
  • Size: 4,270 square feet
  • Program: City of Seattle P-Patch community gardening

Plots, rules and how to apply

Because the Fremont P-Patch runs as part of a citywide program, the City of Seattle handles details such as plot availability and how to apply. For the latest information, check the Fremont listing on the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods P-Patch page. Curious about other options around town? Browse our guide to all community gardens in Seattle to compare P-Patch sites across the city.

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Finding the garden on Woodland Park Ave N

Head to the corner of N 40th St and Woodland Park Ave N, in the part of the city grouped into the North Central district. To get to know the surrounding streets and places, take a look at our Fremont neighborhood guide.

Schools, parks and the library nearby

Several public places lie within half a mile of the garden, measured in a straight line, so it is easy to fold into a wider stroll:

  • B.F. Day School, a city landmark, and B.F. Day Playground, both about 0.2 miles away
  • The Shannon and Wilson Office Building, a landmark, about 0.2 miles away
  • Troll's Knoll, another community garden, about 0.3 miles away
  • Hamilton Middle School, a landmark, about 0.4 miles away
  • The Fremont Branch library, housed in the landmark Fremont Library building, about 0.4 miles away
  • A. B. Ernst Park, about 0.4 miles away

Pair a look at the garden with a stop at the library or one of the nearby parks, and you have an easy neighborhood loop on foot.