Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands

Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands was founded in 2011 and is co-operated by the Friends of RBUFW and Tilth Alliance.

We are a community space to connect and learn about growing and eating healthy foods as well stewards of our environment. Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands is a vibrant community hub for food, urban farming and environmental education in the heart of Seattle’s Rainier Beach neighborhood --one the most diverse zip codes in the nation. About half of this 7.2 acres site is dedicated to organic fo

od production and about half of the farm is dedicated to restoring natural wetlands. In 2009, a group of neighbors and community members came together to propose an urban farm in the heart of the Rainier Beach Community at the former City of Seattle’s Parks and Recreation Department’s Atlantic City Nursery site. The Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands (RBUFW) was founded out of community interest to create a local source of fresh produce, community gardening, economic development and training opportunity for area residents and youth. In 2010, joint operation of the farm was awarded to the Friends of RBUFW with our partner Tilth Alliance (formerly Seattle Tilth). The vision of Friends of Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands (RBUFW) is a healthy, vibrant and powerful Rainier Beach community through sustainable urban farming. Our mission is to educate and engage community through sustainable urban farming and environmental stewardship. As the farm moves into long-term maintenance and sustainability, the Friends of RBUFW will continue to work toward achieving our vision and mission through our engagement with the community, partnership in the Food Innovation District, and continued co-operatorship with Tilth Alliance. Tilth Alliance manages the physical site, programs, and day-to-day operations, Seattle Parks Department (SPD) owns the land, and the Friends of RBFUW provides community outreach, fundraising and volunteer support – and manages this page. In 2017, farm renovations were completed that added a new classroom and kitchen to support all our programs. If you’re interested in getting involved, join one of our drop-in volunteer work parties on Fridays and Saturdays. For more information, contact us through our page or by email at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Twitter .

08/20/2026

Farm stand is open! 2-6pm at Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands

Our Farm Stand at Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands is open today, back on schedule!We're back up and running through ...
08/20/2026

Our Farm Stand at Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands is open today, back on schedule!

We're back up and running through the end of September with our regular hours: Thursdays, 2-6 p.m. Come stock up on fresh, local produce and grab your $10 discount while you shop. See you at the stand today!

A few more seats just opened up at The Seasonal Table with Gold Coast Kitchen! 🌱 Join us August 12 for a family-style fe...
08/07/2026

A few more seats just opened up at The Seasonal Table with Gold Coast Kitchen! 🌱

Join us August 12 for a family-style feast from Chef Tina Fahnbulleh at Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands. Grab a spot at https://buff.ly/jEsufEX

And if you love what you see, come volunteer with us!

What is a food forest, and why is Tilth Alliance planting 12 more across Seattle/King County?  🍎We're funding fruit tree...
08/07/2026

What is a food forest, and why is Tilth Alliance planting 12 more across Seattle/King County? 🍎

We're funding fruit trees, tools, training and support for communities ready to grow their own—from school gardens to public parks. Read the story behind the program, and see how neighbors in Skyway and Tukwila are already growing something bigger than fruit.

Read more on our blog: https://buff.ly/U0X8cJL

I’ve been working at Tilth Alliance for the past 18 years, and one of the things I’ve loved most during this time is the ability to help increase connection, stewardship, and access to our local food system for young people, new gardeners, local community groups, and everyone in between. As part...

Mark your calendar: Farm Fest is coming back to Rainier Beach! 🌻Join us Saturday, September 19, 10-3 p.m. at Rainier Bea...
07/28/2026

Mark your calendar: Farm Fest is coming back to Rainier Beach! 🌻

Join us Saturday, September 19, 10-3 p.m. at Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands for a celebration of urban agriculture and everything that makes Southeast Seattle's food community so special.

Expect local food and drink from neighborhood favorites, booths from dozens of community partners, family-friendly fun and a chance to see Seattle's largest urban farm in full bloom.

It's free and open to everyone. We'd love to know you're coming, so RSVP using the link below.

📍 Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands (5513 S Cloverdale St, Seattle 98118)
🔗 https://buff.ly/ShS4fV8

Only one dinner left with tickets available at The Seasonal Table 🍽️Mezzanotte just sold out, which means our August 5 d...
07/23/2026

Only one dinner left with tickets available at The Seasonal Table 🍽️

Mezzanotte just sold out, which means our August 5 dinner with Gold Coast Kitchen is your next chance to pull up a seat.

Chef Tina Fahnbulleh moved to Seattle in 2016 carrying the flavors of Liberia and Ghana with her, and finding nowhere to share them. So she started hosting dinner parties. Those dinners grew and grew, and Gold Coast Kitchen was born. Now Tina brings West African tradition together with Pacific Northwest ingredients to create food that's all about celebration and connection.

Join us on Seattle's largest urban farm for a family-style feast built on locally sourced ingredients, good company and a menu inspired by Tina's story. Every ticket supports Tilth Alliance's work building a sustainable, healthy and equitable food future.

Grab your tickets before they're gone: https://buff.ly/n5mQ6Tk

A one-year-old, a watering can, and a whole lot of blueberries. 🫐A Seattle dad wrote about bringing his 14-month-old to ...
07/18/2026

A one-year-old, a watering can, and a whole lot of blueberries. 🫐

A Seattle dad wrote about bringing his 14-month-old to our Family Camp for Seattle's Child — picking blueberries, sniffing mint and soaking everyone with a watering can. (Bring extra clothes.) Read it here: https://buff.ly/IKk4vjN

No pressure, no perfect plan. Just little ones exploring the garden at their own pace, with you right beside them.

🌻 Saplings Camp (ages 3-5) — July 25, 9-11:30 a.m.
🌱 Seedlings Camp (ages 1-2) — Aug 8, 10-11:30 a.m.

Available in North & South Seattle. Scholarships available. Save your spot here: https://tilthalliance.org/get-involved/youth-programs/?_event_type=family-camp

Tilth Alliance offers Seattle family camps for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, with gardening, songs, sensory play and summer dates still open.

Some updates from the farm stand at Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands 🌱Due to funding cuts, we can now offer up to $10...
07/13/2026

Some updates from the farm stand at Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands 🌱

Due to funding cuts, we can now offer up to $10 off your produce purchase per market day, starting July 16. We still accept EBT, Fresh Bucks and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits, and we still offer SNAP Market Match — so there are still plenty of ways to make your visit go further.

We're working hard to find new funding so we can offer more support again soon.

One more note: we'll be closed Thursday, July 30, and back the following week for our regular Thursday markets through the end of September.

Thanks for shopping with us and supporting food access in our community. See you at the farm stand! 💚

The Farm Stand is OPEN — right now! 🍅 Head to Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands today and every Thursday through Septe...
06/18/2026

The Farm Stand is OPEN — right now! 🍅

Head to Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands today and every Thursday through September 24, from 2-6 pm. Pick up fresh fruits, veggies, herbs, flowers, eggs, honey, and more – including produce grown right here on our farm.

We accept cash, credit/debit, EBT, Fresh Bucks, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits, and SNAP Market Match.

See you out there! 🌻

📍 Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands
🗓️ Every Thursday, June 18-September 24
🕑 2-6 pm

Our first Farm Stand of the season starts next week! 🥬 🫛 🫜 🍓 Find fresh fruits and veggies, herbs, flowers, eggs, honey,...
06/11/2026

Our first Farm Stand of the season starts next week! 🥬 🫛 🫜 🍓

Find fresh fruits and veggies, herbs, flowers, eggs, honey, and other local products - including produce grown at our very own Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands!

📍 Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands
📆 Every Thursday, June 18 - September 24
🕒️ 2 pm to 6 pm

Accepted payment methods include cash/credit/debit, EBT, Fresh Bucks, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits and we offer SNAP Market Match.

See you next week at the Farm Stand!

Address

5513 S Cloverdale Street
Seattle, WA
98118

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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