This unique park in Chicago isn’t widely known; it’s one of the most exclusive gardens in the city. The general public are not regularly admitted to view it, but we’ve found some stunning images to show you what it looks like. You’ll never guess what makes this stunning oasis of plants a one of a kind city treasure.
Though Chicago is full of natural wonders, you’ve never experienced beauty like this before. Keep scrolling to uncover the wonder of this lovely garden.
You’d never guess the most unique park in Chicago is accessible through this 11-story office building in the Loop, known as City Hall.
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City Hall’s Rooftop Garden is a fascinating oasis that was planted in 2000.
Wikimedia Commons/TonyTheTiger It spans just over 20,000 square-feet and is unfortunately not open for public tours - but we’ve got images of the place to make you feel like you’re there.
This unique park was constructed as a demonstration project to test the benefits of green roofs.
Wikimedia Commons/Conservation Design Forum Chicago prides itself in being a “city in a garden” and strives to improve communities through better ecosystems.
The garden contains about 20,000 plants of over 150 different species including shrubs, vines, and even a couple trees.
Flickr/Wicker Paradise Most are prairie plants that are native to the area and which thrive in direct sun and high winds.
The plants reflect heat back into the atmosphere, preventing sunlight from heating up the building.
Wikimedia Commons/Conservation Design Forum They also soak up what would be storm water runoff while also improving air quality, cooling temperatures, and adding beauty and innovation to an incredible city.
For another picture-perfect place you can visit around the city, don’t miss this one-of-a-kind temple hiding in the Chicago suburbs.
Flickr/Ken Lund
Wikimedia Commons/TonyTheTiger
It spans just over 20,000 square-feet and is unfortunately not open for public tours - but we’ve got images of the place to make you feel like you’re there.
Wikimedia Commons/Conservation Design Forum
Chicago prides itself in being a “city in a garden” and strives to improve communities through better ecosystems.
Flickr/Wicker Paradise
Most are prairie plants that are native to the area and which thrive in direct sun and high winds.
They also soak up what would be storm water runoff while also improving air quality, cooling temperatures, and adding beauty and innovation to an incredible city.
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