Lurie Garden, Botanical garden in Millennium Park, Chicago, US
The 2.5-acre garden features combinations of perennials, bulbs, native prairie grasses, shrubs, and trees within two distinct planting areas separated by a water feature.
Opening in 2004, the garden transformed from marshland to rail yard, then parking garage, and finally into a green space atop the Lakefront Millennium Parking Garage.
The garden's 15-foot perimeter hedge represents Chicago's identity as the City of Big Shoulders, while its design reflects the motto Urbs in Horto.
The garden maintains year-round access with dedicated volunteers providing information about plant species and seasonal changes to visitors from across the globe.
The garden attracts 27 bird species and numerous pollinators while functioning as part of the world's largest green roof, supported by a lightweight geofoam foundation.
Location: Illinois
Inception: July 16, 2004
Shares border with: Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Website: http://luriegarden.org
GPS coordinates: 41.88139,-87.62194
Latest update: May 11, 2025 05:49
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