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Washington Park Botanical Garden, Springfield, IL

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Washington Park Botanical Garden

A 20-acre public garden in Springfield, Illinois, with a glass conservatory, themed outdoor gardens, and a large rose garden.

1740 W Fayette Ave, Springfield, IL 62704 · Springfield, IL

About Washington Park Botanical Garden

Run by the Springfield Park District, this garden in central Illinois covers about 20 acres and holds more than 1,200 plant species across ten themed garden areas. Its conservatory is a glass dome about 50 feet across, with plants grouped by the regions where they grow naturally, from African, Asian, and South American habitats. Outdoor areas include a rose garden with roughly 5,000 plants, an iris garden, a peony collection, a shade garden, and a rockery. The garden also offers educational workshops, free school tours from preschool through college, plant sales, and horticultural guides. The conservatory was closed for renovations when the page was checked, though the outdoor grounds remained open.

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