# Garfield Park Conservatory Autumn Sunken Garden & Greenhouse Stroll > Place to go for families in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area (IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Dates: Starts Fri, Nov 27 - Where: Garfield Park Conservatory & Sunken Gardens, 2505 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46203 - Ages: All ages (Lush tropical greenhouse, koi feeding, indoor waterfall, and formal sunken gardens) - Price: $3 per person for Conservatory entry; Children ages 2 & under free; Outdoor Sunken Gardens and park grounds free - Organizer: Indy Parks and Recreation & Garfield Park Conservatory - Official page: https://www.garfieldgardensconservatory.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/garfield-park-conservatory-autumn-sunken-garden-and-greenhouse-stroll--listing-aa671e3c814eec64d0ba545c ## About Established in 1873 as Indianapolis's oldest city park, Garfield Park is a beloved 128-acre Southside landmark highlighted by its 10,000-square-foot tropical Conservatory and formal 3-acre Sunken Garden. In late autumn when chilly breezes sweep through Indiana, the Conservatory offers families a lush, warm sanctuary maintained at a balmy 75 degrees. Children marvel at towering tropical palms, vanilla orchids, giant staghorn ferns, carnivorous pitcher plants, and a cascading 15-foot indoor waterfall tumbling into pools filled with vibrant orange koi fish. Outside, the Sunken Garden features classical European brick walkways, stone fountains, and late-autumn floral arrangements, providing magnificent family photo opportunities for holiday cards. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Fully accessible throughout the greenhouse and Sunken Garden with wide paved brick and concrete pathways accommodating strollers and wheelchairs. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Conservatory Welcome Center provides clean, heated family restrooms with changing stations, indoor garden benches, and sheltered coat racks. • Age Suitability: Delightful for all generations, especially infants and toddlers enchanted by swimming koi fish, colorful tropical flowers, and humid warmth. • Sensory Tips: Gentle waterfall sounds and warm, moist air create a comforting, sensory-rich environment; quiet corner benches offer calm retreat spaces. ## Similar picks in Indianapolis - [White River State Park Canal Walk & Autumn River Promenade](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/white-river-state-park-canal-walk-and-autumn-river-promenade--listing-39bcc141a9cd7754fa17de55) — Open on its own schedule · White River State Park · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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