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    Washington Park Botanical Gardens

    75 Reviews
    #14 of 66 things to do in Springfield
    Gardens, Nature & Parks
    1740 W Fayette Ave, Springfield, IL 62703-3904
    +1 217-544-1751
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    “Family Trip”

    Very nice place to go with family. Enjoyed our trip looking at amazing flowers and displays... read more

    Reviewed 5 March 2018
    967syedw
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    Morton Grove, Illinois
    “Lovely place for a walk”

    This Botanical garden had some very interesting species growing. We went on a lovely summer day... read more

    Reviewed 3 March 2018
    Sandy K
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    Garden consisting of 9,000 square feet of greenhouse area and a conservatory featuring more than 150 species of tropical plants.

    About Washington Park Botanical Gardens

    Garden consisting of 9,000 square feet of greenhouse area and a conservatory featuring more than 150 species of tropical plants.
    4.5
    75 reviews
    • Excellent42%
    • Very good46%
    • Average10%
    • Poor2%
    • Terrible0%
    Travellers talk about
    “rose garden” (11 reviews)
    “walking trails” (2 reviews)
    “grounds are beautiful” (2 reviews)
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    Hours Today: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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    1740 W Fayette Ave, Springfield, IL 62703-3904
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    Reviewed 5 March 2018
    Family Trip

    Very nice place to go with family. Enjoyed our trip looking at amazing flowers and displays. Spend the whole day and enjoyed it the best. Will do it again as leaves a calming feeling looking at colorful flowers and displays.

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    Reviewed 3 March 2018
    Lovely place for a walk

    This Botanical garden had some very interesting species growing. We went on a lovely summer day, and spent a nice afternoon strolling around the place. It was quite enjoyable.

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    Reviewed 6 December 2017
    Take a class!

    The classes offered are fantastic. I took the annual wreath making class, where you make a large and beautiful wreath with cuttings from the park. This is a beautiful spot in Springfield.

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    Reviewed 14 September 2017
    A BEAUTIFUL Botanical Gardens!!!

    We were in Springfield for the State Fair and decided to see the Washington Park Botanical Gardens. And we were NOT disappointed!!! We're from the St. Louis area, and we frequent the Missouri Botanical Garden. MBG is a world renowned botanical garden and sets the...More

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    Reviewed 21 August 2017 via mobile
    Nice, not great

    Nice park to visit if you have an hour to spend. Nothing special though. Being free is a big plus. Large grounds but small areas of plantings. I would call this more of a park with gardens and not a botanical garden. Small greenhouse. Very...More

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    Reviewed 8 August 2017 via mobile
    Vacation

    Beautiful design and layout of the gardens and arbors. Probably best to visit in late April or early May...

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    Reviewed 9 April 2017 via mobile
    "Pet friendly park"

    Beautiful landscaping, walking trails, plenty of areas for the dogs to walk, benches and shaded areas for sitting, flowers and clean bathrooms. Amazing houses to look at while you are walking.

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    Reviewed 2 April 2017 via mobile
    Best place in Springfield

    Washington park is the gem of Springfield. When you drive through there are always groups of walkers and bikers. The grounds are beautiful, the paths have lots of hills, and the houses surrounded the park are stunning. This is a treasure and you need to...More

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    Reviewed 30 March 2017
    Nice Park.

    This is a very nice park in Springfield. Plenty of picnic spots, play ground, tennis and ponds with ducks & geese. the only draw back is it is like they don't want cars in the park. The one way streets all take you out of...More

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    Reviewed 11 August 2016
    Walk with the grandkids

    I live about a mile from Washington Park, I walk in the park 4-5 times a week. And yet, this month when my grand kids were in town, and we went to Washington Park, I re-discovered the area around the Carillon. The Botanical Gardens were...More

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    I really don't know the answer to that question. Perhaps going to the Abraham Lincoln Museum and Library site you could send them an email to ask. Sorry I couldn't help you.
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