Garden of the Phoenix

Great place to go and enjoy scenery, very popular place on the weekends. Good place to go for free.

This is a really beautiful and peaceful Japanese garden, hidden away in the heart of Jackson Park. It almost makes you forget you’re in Chicago (Not a Dig against Chicago) and instead you’re in Kyoto or something. It’s truly a sight to behold, especially if you love Japanese Art, architecture and culture, like myself. This place is great if you like peaceful scenery and just utter Tranquility. If you’re respectful about it, I also feel this place would be a perfect backdrop for Cosplay photography or even regular photography and While I went in summer, I hear that in spring they have Sakura (Cherry blossoms). Best part it’s completely free to enter, you just have to find it. And I totally recommend that you do.

Great place to spend a summer day on the grass, looking out at the water, a spring day looking at all the trees blossoming and a fall day enjoying the respite before Chicago winter.

The normal path to get here is closed apparently and finding the lagoon path was a bit challenging with a sign telling me to go in the water haha.. Thus the 4 stars instead of 5. The park itself was fantastic! Gorgeous scenery and a peaceful feel to it. I'll definitely be coming back.

Very elegant Japanese garden. I saw a couple was taking photos on the bridge. The pond is green, but the man made waterfall is clean.
You could not see the science museum from the garden. The trees blocked your view.

The garden was absolutely breathtaking! Me and my girlfriend had the most amazing time exploring. My favorite part was the bonsai display, I’m a huge fan of bonsai trees, so it was really cool to see so many all in one places. We are now in the beginning stages of growing our very own bonsai, so wish us lots of luck! If you have visited, you must do so asap!

Very beautiful peaceful place. It is nicely maintained and rich with history. Highly recommend visiting!