Welcome to the Parkside Garden! 🌿

Welcome to a growing community space where seeds of knowledge, health, and connection are planted every day.

The Pekin Park Foundation Parkside Garden is entirely volunteer-driven, born out of a shared passion for community, sustainability, and fresh food. Located just east of the historic train depot on Broadway Street, this vibrant community hub is transforming how we think about the food on our plates.

Our Mission: Cultivating Food Independence

At Parkside Garden, we are dedicated to regenerative agriculture—farming and gardening practices that restore the soil, support local biodiversity, and work with nature rather than against it.

We aren't just growing food; we are growing gardeners. We serve as a hands-on, living classroom where neighbors of all ages and skill levels can:

• Learn Essential Skills: Gain the practical knowledge needed to cultivate your own fresh, healthy, organic produce right at home.
• Reclaim the Food Supply: Discover the joy and security of knowing exactly where your food comes from.
• Connect with Neighbors: Work side by side with fellow community members who share a passion for healthy living and sustainability.

Get Involved

Whether you are a seasoned green thumb or have never dug your hands into the dirt before, there is a place for you here. The Parkside Garden thrives because of people like you.