1. NEWARK COMMUNITY GARDEN

2. Fairfield Park

3. Community Garden Fairfield Park 491 Stamford Drive Newark DE 19711

4. Fairfield Park Garden Area Site has accessibility to water Fenced to keep out animals Existing storage building Full sun exposure Parking Shade area Other park amenities Portable toilet Pavilion Picnic tables Play equipment

5. Community Garden Committee Establish rules for the area Work with the Parks & Recreation Department Educate the community

6. Community Garden Uses Fruits Vegetables Herbs Berries Flowers

7. Proposed Community Garden Design 4’x10’ Raised garden beds 3 Composting sites Leaf mulch dumping area 1 Existing water bib and 1 proposed bib 5’ Walkways 8-12 Hours of sunlight per day

8. 4’ x 10’ Raised Garden Beds Optimal drainage and aeration of soil Ability to control and monitor soil consistence Ease of planting and harvesting Well defined pathways and garden plots

9. Accessible Garden Plots Allow people of all ages and abilities to garden

10. Community Gardens Produce More Than Vegetables Benefits of Community Gardens Physical activity Appreciation of nature Education Food production Community development Socialization Cultural preservation