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Welcome to Unity Park Community Garden Association
Welcome to Unity Park Community Garden Association
Unity Park Community Garden Association, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to cultivating community health, education, and sustainability. Operating at the City of Lenoir’s Unity Park and Community Gardens, we care for vibrant growing spaces and believe in sharing the harvest with our neighbors. We regularly donate fresh produce to the local soup kitchen and other community food distribution initiatives, and we maintain an on-site community share area at the garden where fresh produce is freely available.
In partnership with NC State Extension Master Gardener volunteers in Caldwell County, we offer hands-on education, teach research-based NC State gardening methods, and provide welcoming garden beds for community members to grow together.
Our Core Pillars: We focus our efforts across three primary areas—Sustainable Food, Hands-On Education, and Community & Connection.
Our Story & Roots
Our Story & Roots
Established in 2010 through a grassroots Caldwell County initiative and a FIT Community grant, Unity Park and Community Gardens transformed the former Singer Furniture Factory site on College Avenue into a vibrant park and community garden. In partnership with the City of Lenoir, the Caldwell Memorial Hospital Foundation, and NC State Extension Master Gardener volunteers in Caldwell County, the garden grew from an industrial lot into a thriving educational and food-distribution hub. Today, operating as an independent 501(c)(3) public charity, the Unity Park Community Garden Association continues to steward these grounds—growing fresh produce, teaching research-based gardening methods, and sharing the harvest with our community.
🥦 Sustainable Food
🥦 Sustainable Food
Growing fresh produce and sharing harvests through our on-site community share area, local soup kitchen donations, and community food distribution initiatives.
📚 Hands-On Education
📚 Hands-On Education
Teaching approved NC State Extension practices, sustainable horticulture, and practical plant care alongside certified Extension Master Gardener volunteers.
Community & Connection
Community & Connection
Bringing neighbors and volunteers together to cultivate shared spaces, build relationships, and grow together.
Raised Bed Rentals
Raised Bed Rentals
Individual raised beds are available each season for community members. Rentals include quality raised bed mix, water access, and shared tool availability.
Note Bed Rentals are closed for 2026 and will re-open in February 2027
To reserve a bed, fill out our contact form below.
Volunteer With Us
Volunteer With Us
Help maintain communal areas, care for donation plantings, or assist with community workdays and educational events. All experience levels are welcome!
To Volunteer - fill out out our contact form below or message us on Facebook
Nonprofit Public Charity Status
Nonprofit Public Charity Status
Unity Park Community Garden Association, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity organized under North Carolina law. Contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent permitted by law.
EIN: 42-3935648
Contact and Location
Contact and Location
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