Location:
131st St. and Vernon Ave.
Chicago, IL 60628
Located Within:
Golden Gate Park
Features:
Ornamental
Description
This ornamental (non-food producing) garden is maintained by volunteers from the community for the beautification of the park and enjoyment of park patrons. Please feel free to visit, observe, take pictures, and enjoy. For information on volunteer days or other ways to participate, please contact Deloris Lucas at deelucas2002@yahoo.com.
The "Bee Balm Showcase" garden is located at 131st & Vernon Ave in the southwest section of Golden Gate Park. "Tranquility Garden" is a beautification project around a cut down tree trunk in the walkway toward the basketball court. There are also five planters throughout the project managed by community gardeners, in addition to a median with flower boxes nearby.