From humble beginnings in 2013, the KinPark Youth Urban Farm has blossomed into an urban agriculture demonstration site and working farm managed using permaculture based principles. The farm is located in the heart of Duncan at 5789 Alderlea St.
Open to all members of the public, we utilize this space to increase local food access, train young people in sustainable agriculture, and create youth-led opportunities that serve the environment and the surrounding community. As we work to transform the park into an edible oasis, we also strive to create connections with community partners. We collaborate on workshops, events, and programs that bring value, skills, and connection to Cowichan families and youth.
Are you interested in getting involved? KinPark is open for tours, volunteer opportunities, internships, and can host a variety of workshops to suit your needs. For more information, contact Naomi.
For weekly updates, follow KinPark Youth Urban Farm on Facebook, and @kpyouth on Instagram!
Fresh from the Farm
Depending on the season, we sell beautiful KinPark produce and preserves in the reFRESH Cowichan Marketplace (360 Duncan St., Duncan). Find fresh greens, carrots, squash, dried herbs, pickled beets, and more! Come on in to pick up some fresh local goodies. You can also order our products on Cow-op.ca.
Kinsmen Community Gardens
In 2007, CGC began transforming a portion of Kinsmen Park into a bustling epicenter of food production by building a community garden. Since then, the various plots of the Kinsmen Community Gardens have been continuously used by community members. Visit our Kinsmen Community Garden page for more information.
KinPark Food Pantry
In the spring of 2022, the pantry was born out of the desire to serve the community in its need for easily accessible food. With a “take what you need, leave what you can” model, the pantry brings community members together to support each other in taking what they need without judgment, only respect! Donations to the food pantry are always welcome and can be dropped off in the pantry anytime (southeast corner entrance to the park at Ypres St). Welcomed donations include unopened and non-expired food items and hygiene products. To make a monetary donation, please visit our donations page.
KinPark Kids Camp
Since 2013, KinPark is also home for our summer camp program KinPark Kids Camp. KinPark Kids Camp is a summer day camp for children ages 6 to 10 to learn about gardening/farming, cooking, bugs and bees, local ecosystems, and sustainability. For more information, please visit our KinPark Kids Camp page,
or contact camp@cowichangreencommunity.org