Garfield Park Conservatory Breaks Ground on Children’s Garden
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The Chicago Park District and Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance broke ground on the 6,000-square-foot indoor Elizabeth Morse Genius Children’s Garden at Garfield Park Conservatory on November 22. The $10 million renovation project, slated to open in fall 2025, will offer a free, year-round, immersive experience for visitors of all ages.
Key officials, including Chicago Park District General Superintendent and CEO Rosa Escareño and Alderman Jason Ervin, celebrated the start of this monumental project.
“We are so excited for this immersive space to come to life,” says Escareño. “At Chicago Park District, we are on a mission to invest in the creation of children-friendly places that provide exploration of nature in this community.”
The new garden will feature a slide, dig pit, toddler area, nature art gallery and more. It will also include a dedicated space for visitors with sensory processing disorders and a wheelchair-accessible ramp leading to a one-of-a-kind climber, specially designed for the conservatory.
Location: 300 N. Central Park Ave., Chicago. For more information, visit GarfieldConservatory.org