Garfield Park Conservatory

You have to pay to see the plants inside the building, but the outside is free and so gorgeous! Definitely worth walking through with a loved one and/or pet. Great spot for pictures for prom, homecoming, birthdays, etc.

Great experience that most people are unaware of. The conservatory is an amazing and refreshing place to visit, especially during the colder months of the year. It is a treasure of botanical delight.

Absolutely beautiful! Be sure to grab the Self-Guided Tour pamphlet at the admission counter. Species from around the world are in the temperature and humidity controlled conservatory. The Sunken Gardens boast seasonal flowers and many benches on which to sit and reflect. Blake's Garden is an adorable little children's garden presided over by resident chickens. The outdoor gardens are free, and admission to the Conservatory was $3 on the day I visited. Well worth the price of admission!

Beautiful gardens and fish! Definitely worth your time and small entrance fee. The size and variety of plants is mind boggling. Additionally unlike many indoor tropical gardens (at least on a rainy day in April) it isn't so hot and humid that spending an extended period inside is intolerable.

Enjoyable greenhouse with wide variety of plants, trees, flowers. Has some nice water features and fish as well. Excellent retreat for the middle of winter blues, a warm way to get out of the house and enjoy sunshine.