The Summit ACHIEVE Community Garden, located on Beauvoir Place, boasts 56 raised beds where local residents can cultivate organic produce.
Generously situated on land donated by Overlook Medical Center, the garden’s creation was significantly funded by a grant from the Centers for Disease Control’s ACHIEVE program to the Summit Area YMCA, with the term ACHIEVE symbolizing Action Communities for Health, Innovation & Environmental Change.
Further backing comes from the Overlook Foundation, the Summit Garden Club, and the Junior League of Summit. The garden’s primary objective is to nurture organic vegetables, fruits, and herbs, championing healthier diets.
Embodying the spirit of community, the garden seeks to unite neighbors in the mutual appreciation of organic gardening, aiming for a fitter community. Gardeners are encouraged to donate surplus harvests during our weekly collections to benefit the Saint Teresa and GRACE Food Pantries in Summit, and to also volunteer in the Food Pantry beds.
MONDAY – FRIDAY | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY | 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Summit’s ACHIEVE Community Garden brings families together to share the benefits of organic gardening for a healthier community. The garden is administered though the Summit Area YMCA on land located on Beauvoir Avenue, leased from Overlook Hospital. More Info:
-Plot assignments are First Come First Serve.
-All gardeners are required to attend the orientation meeting.
-As part of our agreement, each gardener is required to complete 1 to 2 work days for general garden maintenance.
The garden has operating rules that all gardeners and co-gardeners must agree to follow in order to participate. Failure to comply with the Operating Rules may result in forfeiture of the plot, garden fee, and the security deposit.
Please note: Primary Gardeners must be at least 21 years old and live in Summit.
Beauvoir Place and Beauvoir Avenue,
Summit, New Jersey 07901
Post your community garden photos on Instagram with #summitacg!
