SPRING FLOURISHES UNDER GLASS AT BOTH LINCOLN AND GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORIES
Release Date: 02/06/09
More than 3,000 spring blooming flowers will greet visitors at the annual ChicagoPark District Spring Flower Shows running from now through May 10. Lincoln Park Conservatory, 2391 N. Stockton Drive, and Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Avenue, will play host to the floral extravaganza featuring some of the season’s favorite flowers.
“The Chicago Park District’s Spring Flower Shows are a great way for families to enjoy Chicago’s well known floral displays in the warmth of our two conservatories,” said Chicago Park District General Superintendent Tim Mitchell. “Our expert horticulturists have grown a wide variety of beautiful plants that will keep people in the spirit of spring while they wait for the weather to warm up.”
The free annual Spring Flower Show offers visitors a chance to experience the beauty of spring with a rare opportunity to meet the direct descendents of the great Azaleas that once bloomed at the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893. In addition, this year’s flower show will feature a changing selection of spring blooming plants including Azaleas, spring flowering annuals and spring flowering perennials.
“The Conservatory Flower Shows are a wonderful way to get into the spirit of spring,” said Conservatory Director Mary Eysenbach. “The changing spring floral displays give visitors an opportunity to see something new each and every time they visit.”
Both Lincoln Parkand Garfield Park Conservatory are open daily from 9 am to 5 pm, and extended hours at Garfield Park Conservatory on Wednesdays from 9am to 8pm. Admission is free at both conservatories and free parking is available at Garfield Park Conservatory.
- Contact Phone: 312 742 7529