Purpose

The Peace Garden is a productive outlet for elderly members of the Korean community who may experience isolation due to cultural / language barriers, or lack of transportation. Gardening is a positive way for many Korean elderly to reconnect with their rural roots, while fostering physical, mental, and spiritual health.

Location

The 30,000 sq foot Peace Garden is located off the intersection of I-94 and Cedar Avenue.

About the Peace Garden

Currently over 40 members of the Korean Community cultivate the Peace Garden. They grow Napa Cabbage, greens, sesame leaves, pepper, bellflower, mountain herbs, mugwort, chives, green onions, garlic, chrysanthemum leaves, and lettuce.

The State of Minnesota, the City of Minneapolis, the Municipal Housing Authority, and other public organizations have all contributed to the establishment and maintenance of the Peace Garden. In 2006, the Peace Garden was recognized by the International Community Garden Convention, bringing international recognition to the city of Minneapolis.