• Collins Smith Barrick Play Garden •
Growing community in East Kensington
Welcome to the Garden!
The Collins Smith Barrick Play Garden is a community resource for gathering, growing fresh food and a safe space to play
Benefits
Gate code for free access to the garden
Safe, secure space for children to play and all to gather
Access to the play area, sandbox, toys, book shed and furniture
Use of Playgarden for (1) one small, private event
Belonging to a welcoming community that helps the surrounding neighborhood thrive
Additional benefits for gardeners: garden bed, access to water source and tool shed
2023 Meeting and Work Requirements
A minimum of five (5) hours of volunteer work per household per year on maintaining the common areas
Joining the Collins Smith Barrick Playgarden
Being a member of our play garden is joining a team of welcoming and community-minded people who are dedicated to providing a safe, green space for our neighbors to gather, grow food and play.
Cost of membership
$30 per household per year
CSB Playgarden Shared Commitments
By signing an agreement for a membership to the CSB Playgarden you are agreeing to the following shared commitments:
We understand that CSB Playgarden is a welcoming and fully inclusive space for all. Therefore, insulting, rude, or otherwise inappropriate conduct disruptive to our community may result in loss of membership and its attendant privileges.
We agree to respect our fellow garden members and visitors with our actions and in our communications.
We agree to keep the space safe and clean, which means disposing of trash in the appropriate cans, clearing toys after use and keeping our dogs at home.
We agree to keep the space sanitary by not using it as a public bathroom or a dumping area for children’s potties. Unsanitary activities will result in the immediate loss of membership.
We commit that children will be accompanied and supervised by at least one adult, age 18 or older, for the duration of the visit.
We understand that membership in this garden is a position of trust. Theft of any kind will result in the immediate loss of membership and all attendant privileges and/or possible legal action.
We understand that CSB Playgarden is an all-volunteer organization, requiring the participation of all members to succeed.
A minimum of five (5) volunteer hours is required of each household per year to remain in good standing and therefore able to keep the same privileges for the following year.
I/We understand that I am/we are responsible for any damage, loss or theft caused by me, my family and/or my guests and that I/we may be subject to making restitution to the CSB Playgarden for such damage.
Becoming a Member
Membership becomes active when:
CSB Playgarden receives the annual membership fee or a request for a scholarship and a membership application form, which is confirmed and received by someone on the membership team.
Upon confirmation, members will receive a code to the front gates and the book shed. Planting members only will receive code to the water source and tool shed.
Membership Requirements
Members commit to completing five (5) volunteer hours per household during the course of the year. Attending a garden work day counts towards volunteer hours.
Garden Leaders will provide a sign in for members to keep track of participation in fulfilling required hours for the season.
Raised bed gardeners receive a planting bed, full access to onsite tools, water, and supplies stored in the tool shed.
To join the waitlist for a raised bed, please email csbplaygarden@gmail.com