Cancer Survivors’ Garden
Completed in 1996 and designed to be a celebration of life and hope, the Cancer Survivors’ Garden is one of the most peaceful places in the city area. With views over Lake Michigan, many visit the park for a quick break from their everyday hurry or to recharge and reflect. On the north end, two forty-foot-tall granite columns flank a large open metal pavilion, and flowers line this area in the spring and summer.
The garden was designed to be a celebration of life and give hope in the midst of a memorable garden setting. The contemplative garden design represents a metaphorical process of recognition and self-knowledge that is crucial to healing. The three main garden rooms represent the three main states of healing: acceptance, support, and celebration.
Today, the Cancer Survivors’ Garden is a popular location for weddings and other special events. Venture into Maggie Daley Park and head east to discover the Cancer Survivors' Garden, a lovely 2.25-acre green space that serves as a celebration of life and tribute to those who have battled cancer. You'll find plenty of flowers within its quiet confines, but the real star of the garden is an open metal pavilion flanked by two 40-foot granite columns, which were salvaged from Chicago's 1905 Federal Building.
Amble in and grab a seat at a park bench for incredible views of Lake Michigan and the Field Museum. Richard and Annette’s Cancer foundation originally funded the park, but throughout recent years it has struggled to find funding. Before the creation of Maggie Daley Park, the park struggled with theft and lack of proper plant maintenance. By 2012, private funds for the garden were dwindling and the Park District lacked funds for costly maintenance.
DETAILED INFORMATION:
- Location: 337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
- Website: https://maggiedaleypark.com/things-to-do-see/cancer-survivors-garden/
- Tel: 312-552-3000
- Hour: 06:00 AM - 23:00 PM
- Area: 2.25 acres
- Google Rating: 4.7/5
- Ticket Price: $500 (Ceremony)
