Garfield Park Conservatory

About

184-acre park with a swimming pool, fishing lagoon, athletic fields & tennis courts.

Visitors rate it highly — 4.8 out of 5 across 10,657 Google reviews. That puts it 1st of the 21 rated parks we list in Chicago.

Mind the closed days: Monday and Tuesday. Parking is the easy part: a free lot and free street parking. And if it does not suit, 20 more parks in Chicago are listed further down this page.

The quick take

Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other parks in Chicago.

What works

Consistently well reviewed
4.8 stars held across 10,657 reviews is not a fluke — people keep going back.
The best-rated in Chicago
Measured against the 21 rated parks we track in Chicago.
A genuine local landmark
10,657 reviews is the kind of number a place only reaches when the whole city knows it.
Works with kids
Flagged as family-friendly, which usually means room to run and somewhere for the adults to sit.
Restrooms on site
The difference between an hour here and a whole afternoon, especially with a group.

Worth knowing first

Closed Monday and Tuesday
Check the hours panel before you set out — the closed days are easy to miss.
Popular enough to be busy
10,657 reviews cuts both ways. Weekend afternoons draw a crowd, so go early or go midweek if you want it quiet.

Planning a visit

General guidance for parks, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

Open lawns, paths and benches — the kind of place that works for a twenty-minute break or a whole afternoon, depending on what you bring with you.

A good fit for walkers, picnickers and anyone after a green pause from the surrounding blocks.

When to go

Mornings are the quietest stretch; the lawns fill up in the hours before sunset.

What to bring

Water
A blanket or folding chair
Sunscreen on clear days

Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Amenities

Family Friendly

Restrooms

Parking Available

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Common questions about Garfield Park Conservatory

What is Garfield Park Conservatory?

184-acre park with a swimming pool, fishing lagoon, athletic fields & tennis courts. It is a park in Chicago, IL, at 300 N Central Park Ave.

What are the opening hours at Garfield Park Conservatory?

Hours vary by day: Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Are there restrooms at Garfield Park Conservatory?

Yes, restrooms are available at Garfield Park Conservatory.

Is there parking at Garfield Park Conservatory?

Parking options here include a free lot and free street parking.

Is Garfield Park Conservatory good for kids?

Yes — Garfield Park Conservatory is flagged as family-friendly.

How is Garfield Park Conservatory rated?

Garfield Park Conservatory holds 4.8 out of 5 stars from 10,657 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

Chicago has 20 other parks listed on AllParx, including Burnham Park Promontory Point, Burr Ridge Community Center @ Harvester Park and Lake Katherine Nature Center.