The Gardens of Muncie Public Library 

Maring-Hunt Library

Location

Maring-Hunt Library is located at 2005 S. High Street, Muncie, IN 47302, and the garden is found on the west side of the Library building.

History

In 2017, Muncie Public Library celebrated the grand opening of the Gateway to Gardening Pavilion at Maring-Hunt Library, a partnership with Ball State University. The project included neighborhood input sessions (charrettes), design concepts, and finally, the construction of a beautiful pavilion to be enjoyed by the community! The project was made possible by a BSU Immersive Learning Project grant, and was designed and built by BSU students and their faculty mentor, Dr. Pam Harwood.

The Garden Space at Maring-Hunt Library now includes a Walking Trail, Kitchen Pavilion, Learning/Market Pavilion, Reading Nook, Nature Play Pockets, a Sand Play Pocket, Bio-Swale with Native Indiana Plants, and Public/Private Gardens.

Garden Plots

We have 14 allotment garden plots within a fenced area that are available for rent each season. We also have several plots outside of the fence where we grow food that are available to the community.

**2024 Registration Closed**

Rent a garden plot (or two!) by completing an a registration form and paying a rental fee upon approval. Registration begins March 1 and goes until full. Plots are first come, first serve. Max 2 lots per person. For more information, download the info/registration form here: 2024 Garden Information & Registration.

Questions?

Fill out our contact form HERE if you have any questions about the Maring-Hunt Garden.