Collective Impact of Public Gardens on Their Communities
The Association conducts a survey of our nearly 600 member gardens to compile statistics that demonstrate the Collective Impact of APGA member Public Gardens on Their Communities.
The most recent survey was conducted in Spring, 2026.
Results from FY2025: USA
ATTENDANCE
Total:
134,586,870
134,586,870
Non-Local:
11.4 Million
11.4 Million
International:
925K
EMPLOYMENT
15,000+ full, part-time, and seasonal jobs
4,000+ internships
86,000+ volunteers donating over 3.6 million hours of time
EDUCATION
Education programs serving 2.8 million K-12 Students
5,9600+ Health & Wellness Programs serving over 207,000+ participants
CONSERVATION
133,000+ acres of land
154 Accredited Plant Collections
URBAN AGRICULTURE
514,000+ pounds of produce donated to Community
