Lurie Garden
Lurie Garden
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Neighbourhood: Millennium Park
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- Adams/Wabash • 6 min walk
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4.5
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Coastal44749708791
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Aug 2024 • Friends
Used to come to Lurie Garden once a week in the summer. It’s been horribly neglected in the past few years. No longer a world class garden nor true to Piet Oudolf’s design. Please start reinvesting in Lurie Garden!
Written 23 August 2024
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Irina
United States13,874 contributions
Jun 2017 • Solo
These 2,5 acres of seasonally blooming beauty split the Millennium Park in a natural way. Its dark plate is a green wall of very densely planted tall trees with some flowers that love shade (hence the name 'dark'). And of course the light plate is all about different types of prairie grass, shrubs, bulbs, and a multi-colored ocean of flowers. Only perennial flowers, needs to be noticed.
I visited this garden at the end of June -- too late for bright-colored tulips, too early for coneflowers and asters. The garden was in between the blooming seasons, in subdued hues, but nonetheless very attractive.
I have to say that if one expects a traditional look of the garden with 'combed' flowerbeds that won't be the case . Lurie Garden preserves that natural prairie looks that is so particular of the Midwest. And this is wonderful: it has all the four seasons to grow and gradually, unassumingly change.
The detailed description of this striking garden can be found in many Chicago guide books, so I won't go into details. Believe me, if you are a gardener - you'll love this garden. If you happen to be just an urban explorer of the city sites you'll be stunned at how unexpectedly vast (even wild), and powerfully gorgeous it is, how fantastic those skyscrapers in the background look. The garden has a boardwalk, properly marked. The flowers and plants are not labeled - you have to know (guess, or ask) what you are looking at!
All kinds of guided tours, lectures, demonstrations are also being offered at Lurie Garden. The garden is right across the Arts Institute of Chicago, and it is easily entered from Monroe St.
And of course, you might wonder who we might thank for this beauty. It was Ann Lourie who donated 10 million dollars to build and develop this gorgeous park.
I visited this garden at the end of June -- too late for bright-colored tulips, too early for coneflowers and asters. The garden was in between the blooming seasons, in subdued hues, but nonetheless very attractive.
I have to say that if one expects a traditional look of the garden with 'combed' flowerbeds that won't be the case . Lurie Garden preserves that natural prairie looks that is so particular of the Midwest. And this is wonderful: it has all the four seasons to grow and gradually, unassumingly change.
The detailed description of this striking garden can be found in many Chicago guide books, so I won't go into details. Believe me, if you are a gardener - you'll love this garden. If you happen to be just an urban explorer of the city sites you'll be stunned at how unexpectedly vast (even wild), and powerfully gorgeous it is, how fantastic those skyscrapers in the background look. The garden has a boardwalk, properly marked. The flowers and plants are not labeled - you have to know (guess, or ask) what you are looking at!
All kinds of guided tours, lectures, demonstrations are also being offered at Lurie Garden. The garden is right across the Arts Institute of Chicago, and it is easily entered from Monroe St.
And of course, you might wonder who we might thank for this beauty. It was Ann Lourie who donated 10 million dollars to build and develop this gorgeous park.
Written 16 September 2017
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Jydeoo
Lagos, Nigeria2,311 contributions
Jan 2020
I visited here, as part of my visit to Millennium Park. Being someone that loves nature, the garden was a delight to me.
Written 13 June 2020
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AMohsen
Port Said, Egypt567 contributions
May 2019
It worths a visit and having a look for a variety of pretty flowers. It is a well-maintained park and it is located in the great Miliniieum Park.
Written 25 April 2020
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Laura B
Indianapolis, IN47 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
My favorite place in Chicago- absolutely stunning gardens juxtaposed with the skyline of the city. Butterflies abound. Sit next to the water or wade into it to cool off.
Written 8 July 2019
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Rachael H
Harrisburg OH7 contributions
Apr 2018
Everyone should experience the Lurie Garden at Millenium Park. As a Landscape Architect who focuses on planting design, I can't say how inspiring and comforting and alluring and compelling this garden is to me, personally. But you don't have to be a designer to appreciate a walk through at any season! A Must-see while visiting Chicago.
Written 19 March 2019
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Andy R
Chicago, IL84 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
Lovely, well-maintained urban flower garden that seems to get better each year. While it's right next to the Bean and the Pritzker Pavilion, it's a joyful space and definitely worth a visit throughout the seasons when visiting Millennium Park. There are early morning tours in the Spring and throughout the summer to become familiar with the many and varied flowers planted there. It's right across the street from the Art Institute of Chicago so can cover them both in the same trip.
Written 20 October 2018
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Luvs2TravelAnywhere
New York City, NY7,191 contributions
Apr 2016
Lovely garden next to the Art Institute. It was very quiet they dy I visited, and it was the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the art me flowers.
Written 11 April 2016
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Susan B
Chelsea, MI42 contributions
Nov 2019
While this is not a large garden, it is truly lovely. It was designed by the famous Piet Oudolf (who also designed the Highline Garden in NYC). It is, like many of his gardens, influenced by meadows and prairies and he does use many plants native to the Midwest in this garden. It a joy and an inspiration. I highly recommend it.
Written 5 November 2019
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Neta_Avivi
Tel Aviv, Israel3,484 contributions
Sept 2019
Lurie Garden is a large garden located at Millennium Park in the Loop area of Chicago. It is a beautiful garden filled with greenery, flowers and trees. It provides a wonderful opportunity to take a break from this busy city and enjoy the tranquility of nature in the center of the Chicago.
Written 4 October 2019
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