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Luthy Botanical Garden
2218 N. Prospect
(enter at the corner of Prospect & Gift)
Peoria, IL 61603
309-686-3362
Bob Streitmatter, Manager
bstreitmatter@peoriaparks.org
The George Luthy Memorial Botanical Garden encompasses five acres of landscaped displays that give you ideas for your own gardening endeavors. The Garden also offers a place to escape the rush of everyday life and enjoy a relaxing time in one of Peoria’s most beautiful sites. Make sure you visit the redesigned Rose Garden this fall, and venture off the sidewalk to see hidden treasures at the far corners of the Garden. Then enjoy the vibrant tropicals inside our Conservatory, home of the ever-popular Mum Show and Poinsettia Show. Stop in and see how our Garden’s grown!
Hours
Outdoor Gardens
Daily, 8:30 am- dusk
Admission is free (except during Special Events).
Conservatory & Garden Shop
Sundays: Noon to 5 pm
Mondays: CLOSED*
Tuesday-Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Admission to the Conservatory -- $2 for adults (13 and up). Children 12 and under are free. There is no admission fee to visit the Garden Shop. Luthy Botanical Garden is proud to be a member of the American Public Garden Association (APGA). For more information on APGA, go to http://www.publicgardens.org/
Luthy Botanical Garden participates in the reciprocal admissions program sponsored by the American Horticultural Society. To obtain a list of reciprocal gardens located throughout the United States, go to: http://www.ahs.org/events/reciprocal_events.htm
Directions to the Garden
From I-74 West: take Exit 89 and War Memorial Drive East (U.S. 150 East); stay on eastbound War Memorial Drive. Continue on War Memorial Drive through 7 stoplights, to Prospect Road (Prospect Road is at the 8th light and approximately 2.5 miles from the War Memorial exit. Turn right on Prospect Road, (which is south); continue on Prospect Road going through 2 stoplights to Gift Avenue. Gift Avenue will be 6 blocks or .3 miles after the 2nd stoplight. Turn left onto Gift Avenue (sign at corner) and follow it to the right into our parking lot.
From I-74 East: take Exit 89 and War Memorial Drive East (U.S. 150 East); stay on eastbound War Memorial Drive. Continue on War Memorial Drive through 7 stoplights, to Prospect Road (Prospect Road is at the 8th light and approximately 2.5 miles from the War Memorial exit). Turn right on Prospect Road, (which is south); continue on Prospect Road going through 2 stoplights to Gift Avenue. Gift Avenue will be 6 blocks or .3 miles after the 2nd stoplight. Turn left onto Gift Avenue (sign at corner) and follow it to the right into our parking lot.
Quick Tour of the Garden
- Tropical Conservatory housing tropical plants and succulents
- 15 Theme Gardens/Borders within 5 Acres: AARS Rose Garden, Children's Garden, Cottage Garden, Crabapple Cove, Fall Border, Flowering Shrub, Herb Garden, Hosta Glade, Prairie Border, Spring Border, Viburnum Border, Wildlife Garden, Wilson Garden, Woodland Garden
- The Luthy Garden Shop: Our Garden Shop carries some of the most unique merchandise in Peoria--everything from educational toys and books to jewelry, garden tools and plants. Remember, Garden members receive 10% off all purchqases, so ask about becoming a member!
- Floral Shows: Lily Show, Orchid Show, Chrysanthemum Show, Poinsettia Show
- Adult Classes & Tours: We offer Garden tours and classes on a wide variety of topics ranging from gardening basics to making hypertufa troughs.
- School Programs & Tours for Children: Introduction to Plants, Nature's Kitchen, Rainforest Versus the Desert program, Terrarium program, Garden Scavenger Hunt, Garden/Greenhouse/Conservatory tours
- Special Events: Wine and Roses, Gigs in the Garden, Rhapsody in Bloom Arts Festival, Rhythm in the Rainforest, Jinglin' Jazz, Spring Plant Sale, June Plant Sale, Garish Garden Show, Kwanza Show
- Production: Each year we produce 100,000 flowers, grasses and tropicals that are planted throughout the city in parks, boulevards and the streets
Got a Little Time on Your Hands?
The Garden Wants You!
Luthy Botanical Garden has a volunteer position for everyone who has some time. Horticulture volunteers are out in the Garden every day, gettin' dirty and havin' fun alongside our staff. But wait; we can use your talents even if you want to preserve your manicure! We have volunteer opportunities in education, special event coordination, the Garden Shop and as an office assistant. We offer weekend hours and daytime shifts, so if you're interested in volunteering for a special event or on a regular basis, call Brian Barry, Volunteer Coordinator, at 681-2822.
Horticulture Presentations:
Know Plants, Will Travel
Our professional horticulturists are available to present a wide variety of plant and gardening related talks and demonstrations to your community group, garden club or special interest society. We would also love to provide a private tour of the Garden, so you can get to know it personally. Prices start as low as $40 on site. Call 686-3362 for details.