Members

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Who owns the Gardens?

The Gardens are owned by Arab Investments Ltd. They are also the owners of the adjacent building Campbell Court.

Who governs the Gardens?

The Gardens are governed by a Committee in accordance with Bye-Laws approved by a High Court Judge. The Gardens Committee takes care to ensure the Gardens benefit the Members, the natural environment and the surrounding community.

Who is on the Committee?

The Committee is compromised of Garden members representative of the membership as a whole. They are all volunteers and are elected by the Committee as put forth in the Garden’s charter. Also, there is a representative of the owners, Campbell Court LTD. To learn more about the current Committee members, click here.

How does one become a member of the Committee?

As a vacancy arises on the Committee, nominations are made for the new Committee member. They are voted on by the Committee and formally invited to become a member.

Who is eligible for Garden membership?

Anyone who lives on Queens Gate Gardens (and nearby streets subject to being placed on a waiting list). For more information on eligibility, visit Membership here.

How do I become a member?

To become a member, you must apply, pay a joining fee and an annual fee. For more information about Membership, click here. To contact the Committee about Membership, click here.

Who are the members?

The membership is comprised of residents of Queen’s Gate Gardens and the surrounding neighbourhood. We have a combination of single professionals, couples and families from diverse background and nations.

How many members do we have?

The number of membership varies from year to year between 175 and 200. The Committee aims to balance the size of membership to ensure both the enjoyment of the members and the upkeep of the Gardens.

Who can I bring into the Gardens with me?

Members are allowed to bring up to 3 guests. Please note that only members can bring guests. Nannies and children are not permitted to bring guests. The 3 guests would include children and adults. Also, guests are only allowed on an infrequent basis to the Gardens (i.e. no more than two to three times per month). If more guests are desired, exceptions may be made by contacting a Committee member.

Why only 3 guests?

The Committee aims to ensure that the Gardens do not become overcrowded and only paid members use the Gardens regularly. By limiting guests and their frequency of visits, the members retain the most enjoyment from the Gardens, usage is fair to all members and the Gardens do not suffer from the additional wear and tear that overcrowding can provide. The need to be diligent about guests is particularly important during the warm weather months when the Gardens are at maximum capacity, especially on the weekends.

Why can’t we use balls or frisbees in the Gardens?

Balls of any size can cause significant damage to the plants and the lawn. Playing ball games causes more wear and tear on the lawn.  Errant balls harm plants, flowers and trees that must either be repaired or replaced. Balls can hurt other members, especially the more elderly or younger children.

In considering those members who would like to play games, badminton is allowed in the Gardens. Badminton is much less harmful on the Garden and provides a fun group activity. The playground equipment also provides an alternative.

We do want to remind you that neither ball games (with balls of any size) or frisbees are not permitted. For the same reason, no other racquet games other than Badminton and no roller skates, roller blades or skateboards are permitted in the Gardens. Remember that Hyde Park is just a few blocks away and much more suitable for these activities.

The upkeep of the Gardens relies on its members cooperating with this rules and encouraging others to do the same.

Where do the membership fees go?

The membership fees go to the upkeep of the Gardens. This includes a full-time gardener, plantings, insurance, water, equipment, tree surgery and much more. The Committee aims to maintain a balance between keeping the fees affordable for all members and maintaining a pleasant and thoughtful environment.

What do I do if I have questions?

One goal of this website is to be a conduit for member’s questions. Please browse the sections to see if your questions may be answered within the site contents. If not, feel free to send a message to the Committee using the enquiry form. Click here for the enquiry form. The Committee aims to reply within 48 hours. Please do be patient as the Committee members are volunteers.

What do I do if I lose or have problems with my key fob?

If you have problems with your keys, please click here to send a message via the enquiry form.