About
Soldier Field Children’s Garden is a garden in Chicago, IL, at 1400 Special Olympics Dr.
It carries a 4.3 rating, though only 4 people have weighed in — a small sample to read much into.
It keeps the same hours every day — 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM — which makes planning simple. And if it does not suit, 19 more gardens 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 gardens in Chicago.
What works
Under the radar
Strong ratings from a small crowd (4 reviews). Expect fewer people than the headline spots draw.
Open every day
The same hours all week (6:00 AM – 11:00 PM), so there is no schedule to memorise.
Easy to pair with a second stop
19 other gardens sit in the same city, so a wash-out here need not waste the trip.
An official site to check first
Whoever runs this garden posts schedules, closures and events there.
Worth knowing first
Thinly reviewed
Only 4 reviews, which is too few to tell you much. Worth a call ahead.
Parking is undocumented
No lot or street parking is recorded against this listing. Assume you are hunting for a kerbside spot.
Strongly seasonal
What is in bloom drives the whole visit. In winter this is a barer, much quieter place than the photographs suggest.
Planning a visit
General guidance for gardens, adjusted for what this listing records.
What to expect
Planted grounds built for a slow loop — paths, labelled beds, and a bench roughly when you need one.
A good fit for plant people, photographers and anyone wanting a calm hour.
When to go
Peak bloom is the whole point and it moves by species — check what is flowering first. The gates are open 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
What to bring
- A camera
- Comfortable shoes
- Admission money if the garden is ticketed
Hours
- Monday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Common questions about Soldier Field Children’s Garden
What is Soldier Field Children’s Garden?
Soldier Field Children’s Garden is a garden in Chicago, IL, at 1400 Special Olympics Dr.
What are the opening hours at Soldier Field Children’s Garden?
Soldier Field Children’s Garden is open 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM every day of the week.
Is there parking at Soldier Field Children’s Garden?
No parking is recorded for Soldier Field Children’s Garden. Expect to look for street parking nearby.
How is Soldier Field Children’s Garden rated?
Soldier Field Children’s Garden holds 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4 Google reviews.
What else is nearby?
Chicago has 19 other gardens listed on AllParx, including North Rose Garden, Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool and El Paseo Community Garden.
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