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Requirements

Seasonal use, all uses must end before Oct. 31 and land must be returned to previous state.
Application needs to be from or sponsored by a non-profit organization.
Liability insurance - minimum $1 million dollars.
Have a plan and funding. Ramsey County is not offering funding, just access to the land.
One time use is discouraged.
All land is smoke-free, tobacco-free, drug-free and e-cig free.
No consumption of alcohol is permitted on the land.
The land must remain open to the public.
Must conform with all city ordinances including noise, sound amplification, etc.
Must keep site up to city code, this includes grass length, debris, and overall cleanliness.
Land must be free of hate speech, religious speech (separation of church and state), and strong political statements.

Acceptable uses

Temporary community event space

Performance space.
Meeting space.
Market space.
Festival space.

Temporary park or greenspace

Seating/rest areas.
Off-the-ground compost container.
Exercise space.
Yard games.

Temporary art installations

Temporary container garden

Sites do not have water sources
No gardening in the soil on the eligible land
Containers must be above ground and soil from selected land cannot be used
See “Other Resources” for additional gardening resources

Available land

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Other resources

Interactive property map

Look up who owns pieces of land in your neighborhood. Many vacant lots are privately owned.

Reserving spaces for events

Pop-up park examples

Saint Paul gardening guides, codes and regulations

City-wide gardening policies (including when to use pesticides/fertilizer on public land)
How to manage edible produce grown on public lands
Fire hydrant permits for water use

Gardening tips and resources

Master Gardeners

SNAP gardens

Composting and yard waste