Garfield Park Conservatory, Chicago parks-gardens-sightseeing from Chicago Traveler

Garfield Park Conservatory

300 North Central Park Avenue
Chicago, IL 60624

Phone: (312) 746-5100

Garfield Park Conservatory, consisting of six multi-faceted greenhouses and two grand exhibition halls, is one of the largest and most stunning conservatories in the nation. Often referred to as "landscape art under glass," the Garfield Park Conservatory occupies approximately 4.5 acres inside and out, and includes cold frames and propagating where thousands of plants are grown each year for displays in Chicago's parks and spaces. The indoor Elizabeth Morse Genius Children’s Garden provides a fun and engaging space for the Conservatory's many younger visitors. The Conservatory hosts four major flower shows and several special events each year. Be sure to check their website for current events.
The Garfield Park Conservatory is located in Garfield Park on Chicago's west side. The Park first opened to the public in 1874. Historic features include architectural landscaping (flower gardens, water court, bridges, lagoons, and the Conservatory), notable architecture (the Golden Dome fieldhouse), the bandshell (or "gazebo" as it is locally known) designed in 1896 by J. L. Silsbee and the golf shelter building, attributable to prairie school architect Hugh Gardner and built in 1907. There are also a number of historic sculptures and statues within the Park.
Both Garfield Park and its Conservatory are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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