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(312) 746-5100
300 N Central Park Ave
Chicago,
IL
60624
41.8866
-87.7167
Neighborhoods: West Side, East Garfield Park
GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY
Last updated 9.05.09
What People Are Saying About Garfield Park Conservatory
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Overview – Covering four-and-a-half acres at the north end of Garfield Park, the conservatory houses one of the world's largest indoor gardens. In 1906, architect Jens Jensen broke from 19th-century tradition by designing organic settings for the collections rather than displaying them in pots. Extensive renovations, expanded public programming and high-profile exhibitions have recently brought this West Side oasis renewed public attention. – – The Experience – The palm house dominates the exterior, and its soaring tropical species are the first to greet visitors.…
10/17/08
Beware!!!!!
by friendlybotanist at Citysearch
Be very careful when going, do not park in the parkinglot. Me and my fiancee were robbed at gunpoint the other night. They all our belongings and walked away like it was nothing to them. I would not reccomend anyone going there late or at all. Please take this as a warning.
- Pros: Nice gardens
- Cons: Worst neighborhood around.
08/23/05
A little caution
by catbyn at Citysearch
this particular conservatory is hard to find and not in a great location. It is gorgeous, however, and with a little caution is worth the trip. There is another conservatory, in Lincoln Park, which is just as nice, also free, easier to find and has other fun things nearby (zoo, park, nature museum). I would recommend it over Garfield Park.
- Pros: Free, Beautiful
- Cons: Bad neighborhood, hard to find
08/24/02
Breath taking
by liquorgirl at Citysearch
I was blown away. I have never seen such beauty. I must of taken 80 pictures from every angle. it is a real must see.
The Details on Garfield Park Conservatory
Parking:
If the free lot connected to the conservatory is full, there's plenty of free parking in Garfield Park proper, just across Lake Street to the south.
The Extras:
The conservatory rotates flower displays with the seasons, and features a springtime plant and seed sale and an autumn harvest fair.
Know Before You Go:
The eastern approach to the conservatory, along West Fulton Avenue, gives an impressive view of the Palm House dome against the sky. However, the beautiful but decayed neighborhoods surrounding Garfield Park can be rough.
