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Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park Ave, [at W Fulton Blvd]
Chicago, IL 60624
Phone: (312) 746-5100
Hours: Daily 9-5
Activities:
Museum/Exhibits
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Parks & Outings
Review added 10/28/2008
Lots of differant rooms with plants placed for their various environmetnal need. The plants are all healthy and great to learn about. They have lots of winding paths for toddlers to roam and little rest benches along the way.
The Children's garden/play room is fantastic and my daughter could spend hours just sliding down the giant slide.
Review added 3/5/2008
Garfield Park is consistently on our schedule to visit due to all the things it offers. It is organized in such a way that you can talk to other parents while your kids play in the toddler area (for under 2). When your children are bigger the organized craft project is a lot of fun for them or the soil dig. The space, the slide and the other activities they put out are wonderful. Its a very casual place to hang out in, its never too crowded and its very peaceful. Its also free most of the time. Their outdoor county fair and their outdoor exhibits are awesome. The lawn is fantastic and is a liberating experience in the city to let your kid go and run and not worry about what may lie ahead. Grass and more grass
Review added 12/31/2007
Never crowded, beautiful, great free kids activities. Good place to go in the winter. The neighbourhood is not great but parking is easy and there's generally not too much traffic getting over there which is a bonus.
Review added 8/27/2007
This is a beautiful place to take an infant. There are so many colors and textures for her to look at. It is easy to get there and admission is free.
Review added 2/8/2006
A great place to take your infant on a wintery day. It's always humid and pleasant indoors! My son absolutely loved looking around at all of the plants. He had to nurse and we nursed right next to the koi pond, a great experience overall!
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