The Groveland Jail
Groveland Jail & Garden History
In 1992 as small group of new resident felt that they needed to help this historic jail. An "interest sheet" was posted on the bulletin board at the local grocery store to see if others shared their interest. There were 35 names posted in one day. These early members started the process of forming the Pine Mountain Lake Garden Club. The PML Garden Club had their first meeting on February 3, 1992.
It was suggested that this meeting that the club adopts the jailhouse area as its main project. This was a huge task of turning the jail grounds into a beautifully landscaped garden spot. Volunteers and local businesses merchants put in time and equipment to make this project possible.
When traveling on Highway 120 on your way to Yosemite National Park, you will pass through downtown Groveland. Just on the main street, you will find the historic Groveland Jail This jail dates back to the 1895-1902 era. After 1930, it was no longer needed to house "bad guys." This historic building had fallen on hard times.
"It was and is a labor of love." Maintaining the garden and jail is the Pine Mountain Lake Garden Club's gift to the community.
Stop by and visit the garden and Jailhouse and see the hard work the garden club has done to this spot. They invite you to stop in anytime, sit for a while, have lunch and take a stroll in their peaceful garden.