2024-2025 Events
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
Cheney Mansion
Oak Park Conservatory
Oak Park Farmers' Market
Club Bake Sale
September 13, 2025
Volunteers are needed to bake goodies, package and price goodies before the sale and work at the booth on the day of the sale. Contact Sandy N. or .Debbie B.
Upcoming Events and Information in 2025
Watch your club email for details
Monthly Newsletter
Friday with Flowers
Field Trips
Please join us for an enjoyable social and informative activity. All are welcome from all communities.
Welcome Back Garden Gathering
(members only)
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Members watch your email for your Evite invitation. Please RSVP with your finger food contribution.
October Club Meeting
Wednesday Oct. 8, 2025
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
12:00 PM Social Time & Refreshments
12:30 PM Business Meeting
1:00 PM Presentation to be announced
Cheney Mansion
220 N. Euclid Ave
Oak Park, IL
November Club Meeting
Wednesday Nov. 12, 2025
12:00 PM Social Time & Refreshments
12:30 PM Business Meeting
1:00 PM Presentation to be announced
Cheney Mansion
220 N. Euclid Ave
Oak Park, IL
Holiday Bazaar
Dec. (TBA)
11AM – 2PM
