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Gardens and Natural Areas

You can explore the wonders of the Garden by walking or by taking a tram. Tram tours include a panoramic overview or the intimate view of the gardens of the main island. To enhance your visit, download our smartphone app or check out our Garden map.

Bonsai Collection

Bonsai Collection Spring

Bulb Garden

Bulb Garden in spring

Children's Growing Garden

Children's Growing Garden Spring

Circle Garden

Circle Garden in spring

Cove

Cove in spring

Crescent

Crescent garden in spring

Dwarf Conifer Garden

Dwarf Conifer in spring

Enabling Garden

Enabling Garden in spring

English Oak Meadow

English Oak Meadow in spring

English Walled Garden

English Walled Garden in spring

Esplanade

Esplanade in spring

Evening Island

Evening Island Spring

Fruit & Vegetable Garden

Fruit and Vegetable Garden Spring

Greenhouses

Greenhouses

Heritage Garden

Heritage Garden in spring

Japanese Garden

Japanese Garden in spring

Lakeside Gardens

Lakeside Gardens in spring

Landscape Garden

Landscape Garden Spring

McDonald Woods

McDonald Woods in spring

Native Plant Garden

Native Plant Garden in spring

Nature Play Garden

Rolling Hills

Plant Evaluation Garden

Plant Evaluation in spring

Plant Science Center

Plant Science Center Spring

Prairie

Prairie in spring

Rose Garden

Rose Garden in spring

Sensory Garden

Sensory Garden in spring

Skokie River

Skokie River in spring

Spider Island

Spider Island Spring

Water Gardens

Water Gardens in spring

Waterfall Garden

Waterfall Garden in spring

Horticulture

  • Horticulture Staff

Gardens and Natural Areas

  • Aquatic Garden
  • Bonsai Collection
  • Bulb Garden
  • Children's Growing Garden
  • Circle Garden
  • Cove
  • Crescent
  • Dwarf Conifer Garden
  • Enabling Garden
  • English Oak Meadow
  • English Walled Garden
  • Esplanade
  • Evening Island
  • Fruit & Vegetable Garden
  • Greenhouses
  • Heritage Garden
  • Japanese Garden
  • Lakeside Gardens
  • Landscape Gardens
  • McDonald Woods
  • Model Railroad Garden
  • Native Plant Garden
  • Nature Play Garden
  • Plant Evaluation Garden
  • Plant Science Center
  • Prairie
  • Rose Garden
  • Sensory Garden
  • Skokie River
  • Spider Island
  • Water Gardens
  • Waterfall Garden

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1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
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Admission is free.
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Daily Hours

Today, April 23, 2021
8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

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