Garfield Park is named after James Garfield, 20th President of the U.S. ; it was completed in the 1870s. Total park area: 184 acres.
At one time, boating was a favorite pastime in the park, and many fountains were located throughout. Currently, attractions at ... Click here for more
- sys, 12/11/2001
New changes at the Garfield Conservatory:
Garfield Market, featuring art from over a dozen artists
City Garden, an eliptical-shaped garden inspired by a designer Jens Jenson. Final phase will be completed in June 2005.
- wm, 10/31/2004
This park began as a vast swampy area, it was tranformed into Central Park in the mid 1800's, later renamed to Garfield Park.
This year the conservatory celebrates its 100th anniversary. - wm, 01/09/2008
