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September 10, 2025

31st Annual Oak Park & River Forest Garden Walk

A Self Guided Tour of Eight Beautiful Gardens

Sponsored by

Garden Club of Oak Park & River Forest

and

Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory

Sunday June 22, 2025
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Oak Park & River Forest Garden Walk

The Garden Club of Oak Park & River Forest and the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory’s Annual Garden Walk takes place on the fourth Sunday in June from 10 AM to 4 PM. A number of private gardens in Oak Park and River Forest are featured.This is a joint project of the Garden Club of Oak Park & River Forest (GCOPRF) and the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory (FOPCON). The proceeds are shared between the two organizations. The GCOPRF designates their proceeds to fund a scholarship program for graduates of the Oak Park River Forest High School. FOPCON proceeds benefit the Oak Park Conservatory.

This is a year round project beginning with selecting gardens for the following year, immediately before and after the Garden Walk.  Committee Responsibilities: Sets the date, seeks out and selects gardens, produces the Garden Guide, solicits advertisements for the Garden Guide, coordinates volunteers and plans a reception for garden owners and volunteers. 

Do you need garden inspiration? Are you curious about your Oak Park and River Forest neighbor’s gardens? Come out and enjoy the Annual Oak Park & River Forest Garden Walk. Gather some friends and enjoy a special summer day on this self-guided tour. 

Ticket Sales

Children 12 and under are free with an adult.

Tickets are nonrefundable.

Discount tickets available May 15, 2025 ($20).

GCOPRF & FOPCON Members will receive a code for an additional discount at online checkout. 

Full price, in person tickets sold on the day of the walk.

Only full price tickets sold after 5PM, June 21 2025 ($25).

In person tickets are sold at Cheney Mansion & Oak Park Conservatory 9:30 AM-2PM on the day of the walk.

Mail tickets are available with a check sent to arrive one week before the walk. Mail to:

Garden Club of Oak Park & River Forest

P.O. Box 5633

River Forest, IL 60305

DAY OF THE WALK

On the day of the event bring your ticket or email receipt to exchange it at the Cheney Mansion or at the Oak Park Conservatory for the Garden Guides/Maps that are required for admission to the gardens. The Garden Guides/Maps will be available from 9:30 AM until 2:00 PM. Look for the wooden sunflowers at the curb and the volunteer table at each garden. Street parking is available and car pooling is encouraged. Please no strollers, smoking, video cameras, or pets in the gardens. Plan on driving or biking between gardens.  Restrooms will be available at the two Park District Locations.

Garden Guides/Map Pick up Locations

Cheney Mansion, 220 N. Euclid Ave., Oak Park, IL

Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St., Oak Park, IL 

Questions about the Garden Walk? Email operations@FOPCON.ORG

ABOUT THE CLUB

The Club is a non-profit organization of professional and amateur gardeners who eagerly share their gardening knowledge, skills and advice with all who are interested. Members share an interest in flower, vegetable and herb gardening, landscape design, floral design, container gardening and sustainability.  Our primary mission is to spread understanding and enjoyment of horticulture throughout Oak Park and River Forest and to promote it as an important way to enrich and beautify our communities. Membership in the club is open to all who share our interest in gardening. 

CLUB MEETINGS

Meetings for the Garden Club of  Oak Park and River Forest are held the second Wednesday  of the month, September through May.   Generally the free meetings are held at the Cheney Mansion, located at 220 N. Euclid Ave., Oak Park, Illinois.  All are welcome.  Events and locations are subject to change. Watch your club email for current information. 

CLUB ACTIVITIES

Oak Park River Forest Garden Walk
Horticultural Presentations
Environmental Presentations
Holiday Bazaar
Local Civic Beautification
Youth Scholarships
Farmers' Market Bake Sale
Educational Field Trips
Garden Therapy
Informal Garden Visits -Friday with Flowers

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