Page last updated on February 6, 2026 at 5:42 pm
About Willie Streeter Community Garden
Located in Winslow Woods Park on South Highland Avenue, Willie Streeter Community Garden is a place for members of the public to try their hands at gardening in rented plots. The garden includes in-ground plots (available in two sizes) as well as raised beds for rent. Garden tools, other amenities, and educational opportunities are available to gardeners as well.
For more information about the Community Gardening Program, renting a garden plot, or guidelines for garden plot use, call 812-349-3704 or email the community gardening program ([email protected]).
Garden Plot Rental
Garden plot rentals open to the public on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10 a.m. Plot reservations are made online. Garden plots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sign up to receive email updates about gardener registration (for prospective gardeners)
All 2025 gardeners in good standing are already signed up to receive email updates.
Hours of Operation
- Dawn to dusk, April through October.
- Winslow Woods Park is open from 5 a.m.–11 p.m. daily year round.
| Registration Code | 2026 Plot Rental Fee | Plot Description |
|---|---|---|
| 165202-A | $100 | Large in-ground plot 200 sq. ft. |
| 165202-B | $50 | Small in-ground plot 100 sq. ft. |
| 165202-C | $50 | Raised Bed 32 sq. ft. |
Community Gardening Program
Large and small garden plots available for rent.
Butler Park Community Gardens
Organic garden plots at the corner of West Ninth and North Fairview Streets in Bloomington.
Switchyard Park Community Garden
39 raised beds available for rent inside Switchyard Park
Community Gardening Classes
Educational programs for the home garden and landscape.
Report a problem in Willie Streeter Garden
Use the uReport online system to report a problem or make a comment.
Accessibility
- The asphalt-surface parking lot for Winslow Woods Park also serves Willie Streeter Community Gardens. There are four designated handicap parking spaces at the south end of the parking lot. The designated handicap spots are approximately 289 feet across the asphalt parking lot to the nearest entry gate of the gardens.
- The garden surface is natural surface with woodchipped paths.
- The manual entrance gate has a latch that must be manipulated to open, close, and secure the gate.
- There are 10 raised garden beds, located from 10 to 50 feet from the entrance across a natural surface path, available for rent.
- A wooden bench and picnic table are located 42 feet east of the garden gate entrance across a natural surface.
Sponsorships and Donations
The Community Gardening program benefits from generous donations from corporations, businesses, groups and individuals in the form of seeds, plants, tools, soil amendments and other supplies, which allow us to keep our gardening opportunities affordable to all. There are a number of opportunities to become a donor to or sponsor of the Community Gardening program. Sponsorships or donations are accepted throughout the year. For more information about making a sponsorship or donation to the City's community gardens, contact Sarah Mullin at 812-349-3704 or email [email protected].