Children of all abilities can play and explore nature through accessible activities in The Morton Arboretum’s lush 4-acre Children’s Garden.
Activities include creative nature art, seed planting, storytimes, pond exploration, and sensory hikes.
This event is free and included with Arboretum general admission. Those who require the help of a companion (whether paid or unpaid) may reserve one complimentary admission ticket.
Activities
Stop by anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to participate in Nature Play for All activities, held throughout the Children’s Garden.
Accessibility
An indoor quiet space is available in the Children’s Garden for those who want to use a calm, private area during the event. Sensory supply backpacks, social stories, and other accessibility resources are available to use during your visit.
Activities
Stop by anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to participate in Nature Play for All activities, held throughout the Children’s Garden.
Details will be available closer to the event date.
Accessibility
An indoor quiet space is available in the Children’s Garden for those who want to use a calm, private area during the event.
See the Children’s Garden Access and Inclusion page for detailed information about sensory supply backpacks, social stories, and other resources to help plan your visit.
Please reach out to childrensgarden@mortonarb.org with any questions or to request accommodations.
Restrooms
Accessible restrooms in the Children’s Garden are open from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and in the West Pavilion until sunset.
Parking
The closest accessible parking to the Children’s Garden is available in parking lot P-1, which features a permeable concrete paver system that allows rainwater to pass through. These pavers are uneven, but the accessible parking spaces and pathways from parking lot P-1 to the Visitor Center have smooth pavers.
Manual wheelchairs are available for loan by visiting the Information Desk inside the Visitor Center, as are other aids for guests with special needs. Accessible restrooms are available in the Visitor Center and the nearby West Pavilion.
Parking lot P-1 has accessible parking spaces and is close to the Visitor Center. The distance from the furthest parking spot to the main entrance of the Visitor Center is one-quarter of a mile.
Parking lot P-1 is an environmentally friendly parking lot with uneven pavers. The accessible parking spaces and pathways to the Visitor Center feature smooth pavers.
