Maronda H.
7/31/2019
A nice hidden and peaceful gem located in Oak Park. Austin Gardens is sometimes referred to as "The Secret Garden" it is hidden in a quiet residential neighborhood. Nice area to enjoy a nice...
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167 Forest Ave
Oak Park, IL 60301
Austin Gardens is a serene 3.64-acre park nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood of Oak Park, Illinois, providing a peaceful escape from urban life. Enclosed by mature trees and lush woodland plant life, it features an Environmental Education Center that offers nature day camps and educational programs for both children and adults.
The park also showcases outdoor art installations and hosts community events, including performances by the Oak Park Festival Theatre, the oldest equity theater in the western suburbs of Chicago. Established in 1947, Austin Gardens is a valued public space that reflects its commitment to sustainability and environmental education.
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Jennifer M.
5/22/2024
Nice grassy park in Oak Park for jogging or just walking the dog. The Cicadas are out and about on the trees, so keep a look out!
Leslie W.
11/16/2016
Lovely park tucked into the neighborhood! We walked down from the Frank Lloyd Wright studio and house to enjoy the last of the sunshine on a gorgeous, fall day. The park has a walking path, a...
Kelly S.
5/19/2009
:::sigh::: Why did I not come here sooner? I have been complaining for three years about living in an apartment without a deck or a green space. It kills me. It really does. I desperately...
Melanie S.
8/26/2013
Amidst the hustle and bustle of downtown Oak Park, Austin Gardens is a lovely, lush, wooded oasis; a mini Enchanted Forest. It also happens to be the home of the Oak Park Festival Theatre, which...
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