Suggestions for Garden near Chicago

Lina G. • October 14, 2013This 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.

Kristina S. • May 31, 2013Love the conifer gardens!

Estefania H. • August 28, 2017Lovely spot to sit, relax, refresh. Smells like flowers and plants and the view from here is just beautiful.

Frank • October 12, 2011Great place for a relatively quiet lunch in the middle of downtown.

Jonathan F. • December 28, 2019The lagoon is connected to Lake Michigan via Jackson Harbor. If the lake is unseasonably high, the garden floods with some of the walkways going underwater.

Jonathan F. • July 7, 2015Relatively quiet compared to the rest of the pier. Not as much greenery as you expect from a "Garden", but the water fountain displays are fantastic.

L K. • July 12, 2016Fun place to hang out outside. Busy and happening, always good people watching. Also some quiet areas to sit and read.

Jonathan F. • September 25, 2015The home of my favorite weird Chicago fountain. I'm talking about the one in the center. The garden is very beautiful and complements the adjacent conservatory and zoo.

Svitlana S. • May 6, 2015Nice place for biking, amazing indoor swimming pool.

nicholas p. • March 22, 2016Surprised by all the centers and assortment of attractions they offer

Kelly K. • May 4, 2011Need to know what to grow in shade/sun or how to fertilize your container garden? Just ask the cute younger guy, easy on the eyes and super-helpful!

Amy K. • April 6, 2012Lots of benches to sit and enjoy the birds and scenery. You can bring your leashed dogs too!

Stacy B. • November 3, 2020Local small business with very helpful employees. Wonderful, safe atmosphere.

Susan N. • July 22, 2015Buena is the easiest place to cross over to the lakefront path, and this lovely garden is just on the other side of the pedestrian underpass.

Brian C. • August 18, 2013Great urban community vegetable garden in the 💚 of Edgewater!

DJ SPEED 😄👉👌😄 • August 2, 2012stop n smell the flowers :0)

Vincent J. • August 12, 2011The AI now has a sandwich vendor with extra tables and chairs here.

Michael S. • April 28, 2013Great stuff to start an herb garden!

Abdulrahman A. • November 5, 2019Amazing & big public garden, welcoming design, great for morning walks. One of the well known attractions in Chicago, must see.

Lauren B. • July 14, 2017The gardens are gorgeous and you can sit in the shade for hours!

Marina P. • February 19, 2016The friendly people here take care to make sure you have everything you need for a happy garden. The staff are super knowledgeable, and the plants are beautiful. They also have on site chickens!

Terrass M. • July 8, 2015I love this park. Trails, beach, zoo, and great food close by

Pau • May 1, 2016Really nice place to play baseball, basket... or just relax.

Michael B. • September 15, 2011Apply to get a garden plot if you live in the neighborhood- $30. Great way to get fresh veggies & herbs.

Lori G. • December 30, 2010Great running track. Nice place for a workout.

shylo • August 28, 2011Great newish playground, community garden, family events, kids' classes at the Field House!

Christopher M. • September 17, 2015Located on the north side of the Art Institute, this public space is a gem. Canopied by beautiful trees and amidst some incredible sculptures, this garden is the perfect getaway from the chaotic city.

Esra T. • August 13, 2014The play structure is wooden and has a nice natural feel. However it gets very crowded on weekends!