Garfield Park Conservatory

This is an unexpected oasis so close to the highway and public transit. It is worth a visit for a stroll, especially because it's free and there's free parking in their lot.

This is a great Chicago Winter destination. You can take a beautiful stroll through the gardens and give your lungs a much needed spa treatment of warm fragrant moist air.

A hidden gem in the city and it's free (free parking too!). Giant green house with a lot of plants and a huge back yard with a pond .

An absolutely beautiful indoor conservatory, and free entry , what more could you ask for? Nice and quiet when we visited too. Would definitely recommend a visit.

One of the nicest spots in Chicago for a calming walk. Plants from all over the world fill the conservatory and the surrounding gardens . Just a block off the Green Line

One of Chicago's more prominent parks , Garfield Park offers facilities for boxing, basketball , tennis and swimming and also has a playground , fitness center , and paths for jogging and biking . -RW Read more

All rooms are officially open! Come check it out. Pardon our dust though - work still continues as we work to rebuild the facility. To see how you can help, go to <aclass="entity url"rel="nofollow" href="http://www.garfieldconservatory.org"target="_blank" data-sig="5wbyf241TM9YEQndpnFgrQzt8bM=" onmousedown="fourSq.ui.OutgoingLink.mousedown($(this), event)" data-source="tip-text">www.garfieldconservatory.org</a>.

Always free, this facility is an amazing oasis in the city , especially on cold winter days. Their seasonal displays are amazing and the fern room is a child's dream. The kids garden is underwhelming.

Entrance is free but a donation is asked at times. Either way, it's a great place to go -- indoors and out-- to take in some beautiful and exotic plant life . I love this place in the winter!

Free entry , donation suggested. One of my favorite places in the city . The back garden and pond are the highlight. Urban oasis.

Yay what a beautiful flower conservatory! Love the succulent part. Free entrance..

Nothing more refreshing than a mid-winter stroll through the verdant houses of the Garfield Park Conservatory. You don’t need to know a bit of botany to appreciate the playful patterns here. Read more

As the city ’s horticulture haven continues rebuilding due to hail damage sustained last June, the temperature hovers at a humid 75 degrees in the mighty jungles of the open Palm and Fern rooms . Read more

Still under renovation, didn't get to see the Fern Room . Still, it was an enjoyable trip! Easy to get there from downtown Chicago.

a lovely gem right in the middle of the west side. relaxing, loved seeing the urban garden outside!

Donation based. Go on the weekends when they have animals to meet!

Pardon the dust as go get "back to glass!" We are renovating a few of the rooms damaged from the 2011 hail storm! The Conservatory is still open! For more information: <aclass="entity url"rel="nofollow" href="http://tinyurl.com/mpnr6un"target="_blank" data-sig="vkOKnX3dxc2zbXXMYdJmLgrEmns=" onmousedown="fourSq.ui.OutgoingLink.mousedown($(this), event)" data-source="tip-text">http://tinyurl.com/mpnr6un</a>

Free entry ! Great place to just walk around and kill time. Take advantage of the green field in the backyard !

One of the most beautiful places in the city . Hands down!

A lovely display, but you can see everything within an hour. I'll go back when the renovations are done.

The Desert House is hidden at the back and worth searching for

Often referred to as “landscape art under glass,” the free admission conservatory occupies approximately 4.5 acres inside and out, where thousands of plant species are on display. Read more

Their party room is nice with large windows

I can never get enough of the Sensitive Plant (Mimosa pudica)..also, brown paper a lunch , head towards the garden and enjoy!

Hidden gem on the west side. Wonderful escape from Midwest winter.

A quiet escape from the bustle of city life, and, in the winter time, a place to go imagine you live in the jungle instead of the frozen tundra. Read more

Don't miss the Scheelea Palm, which has been growing since 1926! It's huge!

Wonderful outing for a rainy day! Or any day. My baby was fascinated by all the plants and flowers . Very convenient via Green Line train .

Check out the walking meditation labyrinth on the south lawn.

BEAUTIFUL & free! Went alone and enjoyed everything about it. ????

The Elizabeth Morse Genius Children's Garden at Garfield Park Conservatory is nominated for Best Brush with Nature in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!

Absolutely beautiful. A must see!

Lots of beautiful plants. Definitely ask for a tour if you can

While you're here grab a picnic at Inspiration Kitchen across the street. This social enterprise employs disadvantaged people and teaches them skills for the hospitality industry.

Dress yourself & the kids in layers; some of the rooms are very hot & humid while others are cool.http://www.toddlingaroundchicagoland.com/2011/03/garfield-park-conservatory.html

Absolutely amazing. Especially since it's super close to the green line .

Beautiful and peaceful oasis in the city .

Gorgeous, enormous, and featuring really diverse plant life .

If you're interested in beekeeping or vermicomposting their classes are a great way to start.

Up on the mezzanine, kids can help pollinate the largest flower in the room before taking a ride down the twirling stem of a green slide .Powered by ParentsConnect.com Read more

What a beautiful spot! Definitely a Chicago gem.

Really peaceful place , would highly recommend it.

Kick off the growing season with the 20th Annual Green & Growing Fair at the Garfield Park Conservatory on Sat. April 28 from 11am - 4pm. Free admission !

Such a beautiful place to take photographs and breathe in some fresh air .

Enjoy some time on the back terrace on a warm day.

Watch out for running children if your a photographer trying to shoot on a Saturday. The little people are small and very fast

Last week for the Fraser Fir exhibition .

A great place to escape winter

Such an incredible venue for music

Love This Place. Had a Awesome Time WithThe Family.