Discover the Magic of Nature
Originally designed in the 1990s, River Farm’s Children’s Garden was one of the first dedicated children’s gardens in North America. Today, the Children’s Garden features an array of themed gardens crafted to ignite youngsters’ fascination with plants and the natural world. It provides a secure, interactive environment, promoting hands-on exploration and unstructured “loose parts play” to inspire children’s creativity.
A key attraction for children lies in the miniature dimensions of the distinct garden zones, ranging from a quaint “Little House on the Prairie” garden to an intriguing bat cave. Each garden is meticulously planned to offer a multi-sensory journey, with fragrant flowers and herbs, vibrant blossoms and butterflies, rustling foliage, and an assortment of textures.
Open to the public at no cost during normal operating hours, these gardens delight the child in all of us. Reserve for a child’s birthday party or a creative learning activity today.