Garfield (James) Park — Attraction in West Chicago Township

Looking to get away from the cold weather?

I've got the perfect spot for you!

Garfield Park Conservatory what a fantastic natural Wonderland! Here you can forget that you are in cold Chicago and enjoy nature in all its Glory.

There are 2 acres of public greenhouse space and 10 acres of outdoor gardens.

Best of all it's free! There is street parking along with a fenced parking lot available.

There are eight different sections to the greenhouse area that include the Palm House, Fern room, show House, Horticultural Hall, Android house, desert House, Sugar from the Sun, and the Children's Garden.

Bring the whole family! They have an excellent children's garden inside with a slide for the kids.

In the summer bring a picnic lunch and enjoy all of the outdoor Gardens. City Garden, demonstration garden, sensory garden, Monet garden and the play and Grow garden.

it's a wonderful place to come and spend a few hours and get away from your...

Beautiful and informative curatorial tour of major plant biomes. Very strong collection of palms and cacti. Signage and materials for establishing contexts could be stronger. Historic photos are in horrible condition.

Lincoln Park is possibly more child friendly due to the zoo and children's activities, but both botanical gardens (Lincoln Park and Garfield Park) are relatively complementary and have their own relatives strengths and voices, so visit both!

Garfield Park gardens make the Park itself an excellent venue for larger family gatherings and Sunday...

Honestly it's beautiful but there is alot drug addicts around using be careful you will see alot of used drug paraphernalia. Like dirty hyper dermic needle,pipes,dealers, but they don't bother you . Unless you are looking for trouble it's fine if you have small Children becarful they don't ťouch anything or pickup stuff of ground. As far conservatory it's beautiful definitely check that out that's clean, nice. The park that's whole...