Washington Park Botanical Garden

About Washington Park Botanical Garden

Washington Park Botanical Garden is a 20‑acre public garden in Springfield, Illinois, featuring over 1,200 plant species across ten themed garden areas and a renovated 50‑ft diameter conservatory dome. The venue offers multiple outdoor ceremony sites—including the Annual Display Bed, Outdoor Plaza, Rose Garden, and Roman Cultural Garden—each accommodating 100 to 200+ guests, and an indoor Exhibit Hall for receptions of up to 120 guests. Rentals begin with a 2.5‑hour block and can be extended by the hour; fees are listed on the online portal.

The facts

Guests: 100–200 guests
Pricing note: Rental fees are listed on the online portal; contact the garden office for pricing details.
Setting: Indoor & outdoor
Kind of place: Garden · Park
Last updated: November 2026

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On the big wedding guides

Not listed on WeddingWire (checked October 2026)
Not listed on Zola (checked October 2026)

How to reach Washington Park Botanical Garden

Website: springfieldparks.org/facilities/botanicalGardens
Phone: (217) 546-4116
Address: 1740 W Fayette Ave

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