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Discover Waterford City's best-kept secret

Bring the kids and dogs for a fun, wholesome Saturday out from June to September to...

Three organic garden-reared chicken eggs from Top of the City Garden in Waterford, sitting in a reused yellow carton. In the background are the four hens who lay them.

Meet the chickens

Our girls are pampered with a spacious, reinforced coop and high-quality organic diet

Three organic garden-reared chicken eggs from Top of the City Garden in Waterford, sitting in a reused yellow carton. In the background are the four hens who lay them.

Relax and replenish

Admire sweeping views of Waterford City from our covered picnic benches.

Three organic garden-reared chicken eggs from Top of the City Garden in Waterford, sitting in a reused yellow carton. In the background are the four hens who lay them.

See what's growing

Our 14 bedholders are cultivating everything from peas and beans to radishes and rhubarb.

Three organic garden-reared chicken eggs from Top of the City Garden in Waterford, sitting in a reused yellow carton. In the background are the four hens who lay them.

Learn local history

The garden is located between the internal and external walls of the old Artillery Barracks.

Location: Top of the City Community Garden, St. Carthage's Avenue, Waterford

Around the corner from BoyleSports on Barrack Street

Opening hours:

Saturdays, June–August: 11am–5pm

Saturdays, September: 11am–3pm

What to know before you go

We kindly ask that all visitors, especially those with kids and dogs, read these quick tips before stopping by

Plan your visit

About the garden

Top of the City Garden is a volunteer-led community space developed in partnership with Waterford City and County Council. Once home to an artillery barracks, this previously derelict site on St Carthage's Avenue is now a vibrant space buzzing with plant and animal life.

Established in 2020 and opened to the public in 2021, the garden is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our volunteers, members, community, sponsors, and local business partners.

Meet the team

Justyna Traore

Co-Founder & Project Coordinator

Mary Mooty

Treasurer, Volunteer & Bedholder

Anne Morris

Secretary, Volunteer & Bedholder

Pat O'Connor

First Member, Volunteer & Bedholder

Dumitru Brinza

Caretaker (Chickens), Bedholder & Volunteer

Brian Jacobs

Caretaker (Compost & Greenhouse), Bedholder & Volunteer

John Connolly

Caretaker (Wormery) & Volunteer

Mel Lee-Smith

Public Relations Officer & Bedholder

The Forgotten Barracks

Our documentary about the history of the garden, which is located in between the external and internal walls of the old Artillery Barracks, was released by the Top of the City members during Heritage Week in August 2021. Watch the full 45-minute video for free here!

Learn more about our history

Our sponsors and partners

The development of Top of the City Garden is made possible by the generosity of our champions, supporters, volunteers, and neighbors.