Allerton Park has 14 formal gardens, created by Robert Allerton between 1899 and 1946, Join us for one of our Third Saturday Garden Tours (April through October*) and experience the beauty of each garden while learning the history behind its creation.
Garden tours start at 10 a.m. at the Greenhouse Patio and last between 45 and 60 minutes.
$5/person (5 and under are free and do not require a ticket). Space is limited and tours typically sell out. All sales are final.
If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Sarah Putman at sputman2@illinois.edu.
*This year’s tour dates are April 20, May 17, June 21, July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 20 and Oct. 18.
About The Farms
The Farms: An Allerton Folk School, offers classes, workshops, and gatherings focusing on art, health & wellness, history, nature & outdoor education, or science. All experiences value hands-on, experiential teaching and learning, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.
See the complete Spring Session schedule here.
