Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
4.5
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
This year-round garden, which started as a commercial nursery, includes 155 acres of trees and 300 woody plant species mapped and labeled. The gardens include: a Rhododendron and Azalea dell, Hosta Garden, Nancy Olsen's Children's Garden, Fountain Garden, Demonstration Garden, Peony Garden, Grasses Garden,Woodland Wildflower Garden and Plant-a-Row garden. There are several signature events hosted each year also. Botanica luncheon,Garden Fair, Plant Sale, Woodsong Concert Series, Autumn in the Arboretum and Twilight in the Garden are all popular annual events.
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Steve S
Roscoe, United States29 contributions
Apr 2019
Nice location by the Rock river in Downtown area. Nice Lagoon and Bike path. The arboretum is nearly new. Nicely done but is very small and does not have that much to see. you could easily breeze through this site in 15 minutes!
Written February 23, 2020
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rstang50
Plainfield, IL17 contributions
First off this is a botanic garden with very little flowers. My wife has more in our yard. The grounds are also covered in weeds. There are also mant dead or dying plants. For $7 each my wife and I expected a lot more. The plant sale was the best part and was worth the trip. FYI during busy times like the plant sale the parking lot is overwelmed. They have a small lot with no bus or RV parking. The grounds seem smaller than 155 acres and can be covered in less than a few hours. If you have never been to the Morton Arboretum in Lisle you may not be as disappointed. Morton is 1700 acres for $11 and is worth the trip.
Written June 7, 2010
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Thank you Rstang50. I'm sorry you weren't happy with our arboretum. Our volunteers work hard to help us keep the ground manicured and looking great. Give us another visit, please. We would appreciate that.
Written January 24, 2014
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Chicago911
Chicago, IL26 contributions
Sep 2013 • Business
This is a nice little arboretum to visit, however I can not recommend renting Klehm for any event. The rental director was very discourteous (actually verbally insulting), dismissive and disinterested in providing accurate information, customer service or assistance. I have worked with several other venues and have never been as disappointed as I was at the Klehm Arboretum. An apathetic and lazy rental director sincerely soured the experience, we will neither return nor recommend.
Written November 16, 2013
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We appreciate your comments, Chicago911. We strive for the best customer service and overall satisfaction with our venue. Had we known of your dissatisfaction, we surely would have worked to make your experience a better one.
Written January 24, 2014
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indianamerk
Indiana109 contributions
May 2014 • Family
We enjoyed walking through this arboretum, which is actually an old nursery turned into an arboretum. We were thrilled with how well the plants and trees were identified. My husband's favorite garden was the hosta garden. There is a new wildflower garden that is beautiful in the Spring, There were lots of flowering trees. The Gift Shop is nice, too.
Written May 16, 2014
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We are so glad to hear you appreciated our gardens! Come back in a month when everything is blooming.
Written May 19, 2014
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TonyRockford
Saint Charles, IL3 contributions
These are beautiful gardens but I had a bad experience when I left my leather jacket on their coat hangers. Sorry to say someone took the jacket. Go to the Gardens but watch your personal items.
Written June 26, 2008
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TonyRockford,
Thank you for your comments. We hope you return to Klehm.
Written January 14, 2014
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Dolly M
Pecatonica, IL124 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
The arboretum has a large collection of mature trees that are labeled. There are also beautiful flower gardens. Children will enjoy the children's garden. There are paved trails that are easy to walk. If you are a little more adventurous, you can take the wooded walking trails. It is worth the $6.00 admission price. If you go on the first Tuesday of the month, it's free.
Written June 9, 2015
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Hi Dolly,
Many thanks for the positive review. Come back again and bring your friends!
Written June 11, 2015
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Sarah Lawver
184 contributions
Jun 2015 • Family
People who say it's "poor" are crazy. It's so gorgeous! Two miles of main trails and little wooded ones off of it. So bring bug spray! And if you don't like spiderwebs, don't go on them! They'll get all over you! And any camera equipment, etc. It is flower heaven! So peaceful and would be a great place for graduation, engagement, wedding or any kind of pictures! Rockford isn't a beautiful city but this garden in amazing!
Written June 6, 2015
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Thank you for the compliments, Sarah. We are a sanctuary. aren't we?
We hope to see you back again soon.
Written June 7, 2015
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stacey077
Loves Park, IL34 contributions
May 2014 • Family
I am rating this a four because we have been there before when everything is blooming, this time of the year it is not. We took my mother in law there for Mother's day because she loves flowers. The grounds itself is very large so make sure everyone in your party is ready for a day of beauty and exercise. There was not much blooming but there were some very interesting looking trees, and a beautiful waterfall. If you are into geo caching there are two here, although we could only find one. Make sure you pick up a map and follow the numbers to make sure you do not miss anything. There are a lot of different paths that you can take through the woods, that is also on the map. Everyone there was friendly and helpful, we really enjoyed our visit.
Written May 14, 2014
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The cold weather has delayed our spring blooms, but warm weather is on the way! We hope to see you soon. Maybe at Garden Fair on June 6,7 and 8th.
Written May 19, 2014
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Gail526
Rockford, IL1 contribution
Oct 2013 • Solo
If you enjoy walking in nature, Klehm is a great destination! I go several times per year and the seasonal changes are wonderful to see. They have great events that draw the public as well. There is a special children's garden with play area and a great maze for slightly older kids. I'm particularly glad they are open year round.
Written January 30, 2014
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Thank you Gail526,
We're glad you love Klehm as much as we do! Hope to see you soon.
Written February 3, 2014
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Jill S
Brattleboro, VT53 contributions
Oct 2012 • Family
We have not gone again this year, but it is constantly growing (no pun in pleasure). The water features are pure fun in the summer. The gardens themselves are unpretentious, straight-forward Midwestern beauty. We have gone many times with many different ages; never been disappointed. Garden shop is small, but quite nice, too.
Written September 4, 2013
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We are happy to hear you like our grounds. Come back again!
Written January 14, 2014
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Are you open on Labor Day and what hours?
Written September 4, 2017
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