The 19 Best Gardens in Chicago, IL
These are the 19 highest-rated gardens we list in Chicago, IL, ranked by what visitors actually say about them.
Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo leads, with 4.8 stars from 988 reviews; Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool follows at 4.8.
Between them they carry 5,414 Google reviews and average 4.7 stars. We weigh a rating by how many people left it, so a place with a handful of five-star reviews does not leapfrog one that thousands have rated nearly as well.
1.Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo
4.8 · 988 reviews · Chicago
The top pick, holding 4.8 stars across 988 reviews. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
2.Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
4.8 · 441 reviews · Chicago
Rated 4.8 from 441 reviews. Good for kids and parking on site.
4.El Paseo Community Garden
4.8 · 128 reviews · Chicago
Rated 4.8 from 128 reviews. Dogs welcome. Open around the clock.
5.Osaka Garden
4.7 · 1,387 reviews · Chicago
4.7 stars from 1,387 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Parking on site.
6.Chez Joël
4.7 · 613 reviews · Chicago
4.7 stars from 613 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Restrooms and parking on site.
16.Sir Georg Solti Garden
4.7 · 24 reviews · Chicago
Rated 4.7 from 24 reviews. Open around the clock.
18.Wolff's Flea Market - Rosemont
4.4 · 371 reviews · Chicago
Rated 4.4 from 371 reviews. Good for kids, restrooms and parking on site.
Common questions
What is the best garden in Chicago, IL?
Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo ranks first, with 4.8 out of 5 stars from 988 Google reviews.
Which gardens in Chicago, IL allow dogs?
Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo, El Paseo Community Garden and Peace Garden are listed as dog-friendly.
Which gardens in Chicago, IL are good for kids?
Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo, Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, Lurie Garden and Wolff's Flea Market - Rosemont are flagged as family-friendly.
Do these gardens have restrooms?
3 of the 19 list restrooms on site. Check each place's page before you go, since facilities can close seasonally.
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Rankings come from Google ratings and review counts, and refresh whenever the AllParx directory is updated. Conditions and hours change, so check a place's page before you travel.