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Oak Park Conservatory

Nature and gardening classes for all ages! Hands-on workshops, lectures, free children’s programs, and more.

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Patti Staley

Director of Horticulture & Conservatory Operations

(708) 725-2451 patti.staley@pdop.org
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Story Time - September
  • Oak Park Conservatory Showroom
  • 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
  • Resource Person: Patti Staley
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The Oak Park Conservatory is open Tuesday – Sundays, 10:00A-4:00P, closed every Monday and select holidays.

Yes. ADA parking is available on the side of the Conservatory, with accessible ramps leading to the building. Most areas of the Conservatory are accessible; however, please note that the historic Tropical Greenhouse includes a sloped pathway that may be challenging for some wheelchair users. If you have specific accessibility needs, please contact us before your visit, and we will be happy to assist.

Admission to the Conservatory is free. We suggest a donation of $5 per visitor to help support the care of our Conservatory. Donations are greatly appreciated.

Yes! The Conservatory offers a selection of plants for sale in our lobby year-round. We also host seasonal plant markets throughout the year, featuring a wide variety of houseplants, annuals, perennials, native plants, herbs, and more, depending on the season.