Garfield Park - Chicago Park District
In 1869, the Illinois state legislature established the West Park Commission, which was responsible for three large parks and interlinking boulevards. The centerpiece of the system, the 185-acre Central Park, was renamed ... famplosion.com
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo is the country"s most historic and distinguished zoological facility. Attracting an estimated 3 million visitors per year, the not-for-profit Lincoln Park Zoo is also one of the country"s last remaini... explorechicago.org
Du Sable Museum Sculpture Garden - Chicago, Il
From Bach & Gray Chicago’s Public Sculpture:The Spirit of Du Sable: Bust, 1963, and Five Sculpture Garden Pieces, 1977 by Robert Jones, Ausbra Ford, Geraldine McCullough, Jill Parker; Ramon Bertell Price (b. 1933),... waymarking.com
Trailside Museum - Forest Preserve District Of Cook County
Nestled in one of Cook County?s richest savannahs, Trailside Museum boasts its historic presence at the Southwest corner of Thatcher and Chicago Avenues in River Forest. Built in 1874, by Abraham J. Hoffman, it was first ... famplosion.com
Boeing Galleries - Millenium Park - Chicago, Illinois
Boeing granted the city of Chicago $5,000,000 to create an outdoor sculpture park in the city's new Millenium Park. The sculpture garden, called Boeing Galleries, is divided into two sections. It is located on the Park's ... waymarking.com
Oak Park Conservatory And Conservatory Center
Owned by the Park District of Oak Park, the conservatory is one of the village's most visited sites... patch.com
Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park
The Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park is a subset of the longer Skokie Northshore Channel Park. The channel and its adjacent lands were long considered an eyesore. Due to the efforts of the Village of Skokie in conjunction... waymarking.com
Lake Katherine Nature Center And Botanic Gardens
Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens is open daily from dawn till dusk. The Frank Passarelli Nature Center is open weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Nature Center is closed on Sundays. ... waymarking.com
The Grove
The Grove is 123 acres of ecologically diverse prairie grove land preserved and maintained by the Glenview Park District. The Grove was the home of visionary horticulturist and educator Dr. John Kennicott who brought his ... famplosion.com
Chicago Botanic Gardens
The Chicago Botanic Garden?with its world-renowned plant collections and displays, the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School, and plant conservation efforts?is one of the country?s most visited public gardens and a preeminent cen... famplosion.com
Rose Garden At Chicago Botanic Garden - Glencoe, Il
The Rose Garden consists of mostly roses, contrasted with silver and green foliage to create multiple seasons of interest. The design of the garden features dark but bright roses in front. As you move into the garden, the... waymarking.com