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Garfield Park Conservatory opens four-acre Child Wild Exploration Garden

Leads the Park District as the garden opens.

The Garfield Park Conservatory opened a four-acre outdoor garden for children on Chicago's West Side. The Child Wild Exploration Garden is designed for kids up to 16 to dig, climb and explore, with reservations required and hours matching the conservatory.

Updated 5 days ago

Clark Park named Chicago Park District's second accredited arboretum

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Led the district through both arboretum accreditations

Clark Park, a 22-acre green space on the former Riverview Amusement Park site, is the Chicago Park District's second accredited arboretum. The ArbNet Level 1 designation, announced in October 2026 by the Clark Park Advisory Council, requires at least 25 tree species and public education programs.

Updated Oct 28

Notable Quotes

With the opening of the Child Wild Exploration Garden, we are ensuring children in our city have a place to get active, discover nature's beauty and take a moment to breathe.

from Garfield Park Conservatory opens four-acre Child Wild Exploration Garden · Updated 5 days ago

'This park will serve as a model for celebrating our trees citywide as we work to create a better, more sustainable urban park system.'

from Clark Park named Chicago Park District's second accredited arboretum · Updated Oct 28