There are a number of benefits to gardening include reducing one’s carbon footprint, food production, enhancing physical and mental health, contributing to the urban ecosystem, and community collaboration. The Germain Garden Plots are provided as a means to plant and grow your own garden.
The Germain Garden Plots include 35 rentable sections of space that citizens can lease for a season. One plot per contract is provided with an approximately 20’x20’ section of space that is tiled and disced by staff before and after each season. Renters receive some compost to use in their garden.
Garden plots can be booked beginning March 16 for the season running May 1 to October 31 annually, weather permitting. Payment is due at time of booking and we do not place holds on any garden plots. Rental contracts are issued as confirmation of a booking and outline the Conditions of Use and Release and Waiver of Liability. Visit our Recreation Facility Rentals Page for more information on the facility rental process.
Conditions of Use
- The Renter shall contact the proper authorities via 9-1-1 for emergencies or Sarnia Police at 519-344-8861. After contacting the appropriate authorities, the Renter is requested to contact City staff at 519-332-0330 ext 5905 to ensure City awareness and, if necessary, response.
- Should the Renter observe immediate issues or safety concerns (i.e., sharps/needles, broken items, access issues), please contact City staff at 519-332-0330 ext 5905.
- Should the Renter observe any By-law violations (e.g. driving on grass), please contact Sarnia By-law Enforcement at 519-332-0330 ext 3301 or bylawenforcement@sarnia.ca as they are occurring.
- The Renter shall report any non-emergency or maintenance issues to Parks and Recreation Administrative staff at 519-332-0330 ext 3750 or parksandrecreation@sarnia.ca.
- All participants must conform and adhere to all rules and regulations within By-Law #206 of 1999, as well as other applicable City By-Laws or Policies. Fines may be issued for violations.
- No alcohol is permitted.
- The Renter acknowledges that they accept the facility on an as-is, where-is basis. It is the responsibility of the Renter to inspect and approve the condition of the facility immediately prior to their use of the facility.
- Disrespect by the Renter for the property or rights of others will result in this contract being cancelled and all rights forfeited without compensation to the Renter.
- The plot is approximately 20’ x 20’ and are numbered with stakes. The numbered stakes must remain in the plot.
- The Renter is responsible for maintaining their plot free of weeds, as well as half of the pathways adjoining their garden plot. Failure to comply will result in a warning letter. If the situation is not corrected, this contract will be cancelled and all rights forfeited without compensation to the Renter.
- The Renter is required to supply their own garden tools.
- The planting of marijuana or any invasive species of plant is strictly prohibited on City property.
- No significant site alterations shall be made to the plot without prior approval of City staff, such as installing fencing or posts, etc.
- Garden plots must be cleared by October 31.
- Please refer to the City’s Payments and Cancellations Policy at www.sarnia.ca/play/rentals for more details.
- The City is not responsible for any lost, damaged, or stolen goods or money.
- All participants must adhere to applicable City of Sarnia policies and by-laws.
- The consumption of any drugs on the premises is strictly prohibited and, as per the Smoke Free Ontario Act, the smoking of tobacco in public places, including any portion of the premise, is prohibited.
| Facility Fee | Detail | Price 2026 |
| Germain Garden Plot Fee | Per Plot, Per Season (May 1-October 31) | $51.50 +HST |
Book a Garden Plot
View garden plot availability and book through Xplor.
Need Help with Booking?
For help with booking please consult our Germain Park Garden Plot Reservation How-To Document.
Additional Information
Follow the link below for more information of facility rentals.
Recreation Facility Rental Process
Review the facility rental process and FAQs.