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Washington Park Botanical Garden

Botanical garden · Springfield, IL

Springfield park district garden of 20 acres with 10 garden areas and a glass-dome conservatory. Grounds and conservatory are free; the conservatory is closed for renovations.

AdmissionFree garden entry

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LocationSpringfield, Illinois

1740 W Fayette Ave, Springfield, IL 62704

HoursSee published hours below

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

Visitor notice when checked: The conservatory is closed for renovations; the grounds can be viewed from outside during normal park hours. Check the garden’s current notices.

Hours & admission

Published hours
Building open Mon-Fri 12pm-4pm, Sat and Sun 12pm-5pm; closed on state holidays. Grounds can be viewed from dawn to dusk.
Admission details
Admission to the grounds and conservatory is free; paid membership passes are sold.
Parking
Free parking, main lot off Fayette Avenue and additional parking south of the Rose Garden.
Contact
217-546-4116
1740 W Fayette Ave
Springfield, IL 62704

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

Facility is wheelchair accessible. Most grounds are too, but some areas are off paved pathways.

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