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Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden

Botanical garden · Mahomet, IL

Eight-acre botanical garden inside Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve near Mahomet, reached through the free Museum of the Grand Prairie or a side gate. Entry is free.

AdmissionFree garden entry

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LocationMahomet, Illinois

950 N. Lombard St., Mahomet, IL 61853

HoursSee published hours below

Check the date you plan to visit. No live opening status.

Hours & admission

Published hours
Open the same hours as the preserve, generally 7 AM to sundown.
Admission details
No fee to enter the forest preserve or the botanical garden; the museum is also free.
Contact
(217) 586-3360
950 N. Lombard St.
Mahomet, IL 61853

Checked September 29, 2026 · Official visitor source

For a future visit, confirm the date, ticket availability and special-event exceptions with the garden.

Access & getting there

Accessibility details have not been recorded for this garden. Check the official visitor information for surfaces, slopes, step-free routes, facilities and equipment.

Official visitor information

Before you leave

  • Confirm the schedule for your specific date.
  • Check reservations and parking separately.
  • Read the garden’s current visitor notices.
Read the visit checklist