Phinney Ridge P-Patch: A Small Community Garden in Seattle

Frequently asked questions

The garden is at 5926 3rd Ave NW in Seattle, near the intersection of 3rd Ave NW and NW 60th St. It is in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood, part of the North Central district.

Seattle Department of Neighborhoods data lists 21 garden plots in a space of about 2,600 square feet.

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

Plot details are handled through the City of Seattle P-Patch program. Check the official Phinney Ridge P-Patch page from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods for current information.

A Compact 21-Plot Garden

Expect a close-knit layout here rather than a large open green space. Seattle Department of Neighborhoods data, published through City of Seattle GIS, puts the garden at 2,600 square feet with 21 plots. That modest footprint keeps the beds close together.

P-Patches are community gardens run under the City of Seattle. This one joined the program in 1991 and is one of many spread across the city. To see how it compares with the others, browse our list of all community gardens in Seattle.

Finding the Garden

Head to the corner area of 3rd Ave NW and NW 60th St to find the Phinney Ridge P-Patch. Phinney Ridge belongs to Seattle's North Central district, and you can explore the wider area with our Phinney Ridge neighborhood guide.

Have questions about plots, waitlists or garden rules? The best place to check is the official Phinney Ridge P-Patch page from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods.

Nearby Parks and Places to Walk

Step away from the garden and you will find several small parks and local spots within about half a mile, measured in a straight line:

Greenwood Triangle (park), 0.2 miles
Rainier Place (park), 0.3 miles
Sunset Place (park), 0.4 miles
Cascade Place (park), 0.4 miles
Phinney Farmers Market, 0.5 miles
John B Allen School (landmark), 0.5 miles
Gilman Playground (park), 0.6 miles
Woodland Park Rose Garden (park), 0.6 miles

Round out your outing by pairing the garden with a stop at the Phinney Farmers Market. You could also stroll over to the Woodland Park Rose Garden, since both sit less than a mile away.