Explore, learn, and play among trees and nature.
Discover all the Children’s Garden has to offer
At The Morton Arboretum, imagination lives, curiosity grows, and kids flourish in the 4-acre Children’s Garden. Splash through secret streams, climb colossal acorns, and slide down giant tree roots all day long. Encourage your child to connect with nature in a safe and kid-friendly environment designed with them in mind.
Climb, splash, dig, and explore in a safe and kid-friendly environment.
Designed to accommodate children and companions of all abilities.
From free drop-in activities to engaging early childhood programming.
Cool off during the summer months with a wading pond and more.
Pack a lunch and make a day of it, or stop by the Gingko Café for a quick bite.
Centrally located for your convenience.
The Children's Garden is an enjoyable destination for children of all ages, and the young at heart. Plan your perfect visit with these age-based suggestions.
The majority of the Children’s Garden is accessed by paved paths and accessible wooden bridges, the typical incline grade is 2% throughout the garden.
Celebrate a special child in your life in the Arboretum’s award-winning Children’s Garden.
Navigate through the Children’s Garden and the Arboretum
