Riley Lane Garden
The Riley Lane Gardens, located at 9th St and Riley Lane in Manhattan, is the oldest community garden in Kansas. Created in 1974, the property is leased from the City of Manhattan. 130 plots are available for gardening.
Returning Gardener Signups (Fall 2020/Winter2021):
** MASKS REQUIRED AT ALL SIGNUPS **
* October 31st (Saturday) at Riley County Fairgrounds, Hurlburt Barn
9:00 am – 12:00 pm – exact signup time depends on your last name see below:
– Last names A – E from 9:00 – 10:00 am
– Last names F – O from 10:00 – 11:00 am
– Last names P – Z from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
* After November 2nd, Mail registration form with check to UFM, 1221 Thurston, Manhattan KS 66502. Credit card payments may be made online, please click: PAY NOW. Or scroll to the bottom of this page to find the Pay Now button. You do not need a PayPal account to pay online – you may select the option “Pay with Debit or Credit Card” without creating an account. Or if you have a PayPal account you can sign in to your account.
Download: Garden Plot Rental Application
UFM is located at 1221 Thurston St in Manhattan. Parking lot in the alley between Kearney and Thurston
* December 2 (Wednesday) at UFM Solar Addition from 7:00 – 8:00 pm
* January 11 (Monday) at UFM Solar Addition from 5:30 – 6:30 pm
* Registration at UFM: returning gardeners only
– Jan. 13 (W) – from 10:00 – 11:30 am, 1:00 – 2:30 pm
– Jan. 15 (F) – from 10:00 – 11:30 am, 1:00 – 2:30 pm
– Jan 18 (M) – from 10:00 – 11:30 am, 1:00 – 2:30 pm
– Jan. 20 (W) – from 10:00 – 11:30 am, 1:00 – 2:30 pm
– Jan. 22 (F) – from 10:00 – 11:30 am, 1:00 – 2:30 pm
New Gardener and Returning Gardeners adding plots:
** MASKS REQUIRED AT ALL SIGNUPS **
* February 6 at UFM from 9:30 – 10:30 am
* February 23 at UFM from 5:30 – 6:30 pm
* March 15 at UFM from 5:30 – 6:30 pm
* April 10 (if needed) at UFM from 9:30 – 10:30 am
No specific plot can be guaranteed.
Additional Information
Listed below is some addition information about the gardens. If you have any questions, please email communitygarden@tryufm.org.
Plot rental for Riley Lane Plots varies by plot because the plots vary in size. There is also a $20 deposit. Low income gardeners pay a reduced fee also depending on plot plus a $10 deposit. Fees cover the costs of operating the program. Water, mulch, tools, and advice are available as part of the fee. Plot Rental by Plot for Riley Lane Garden.
Riley Lane Gardens
Peace Pole
In 1995, the Manhattan Community Garden was awarded a Peace Pole, a project founded in Japan by the International Peace Pole Society. This award recognized projects that unite the community for cooperation and peace. The pole is mounted at the Community Garden on Riley Lane.
