Phase I
Phase I is the area is on the right as you drive through the Oak Park entrance and extends from Forest Avenue to the fence at the Parks and Recreation Maintenance area. Phase I of the gardens is the “Southern Garden”, which includes the Entrance Seasonal Circles, Sensory Garden, Day Lily Garden, the Lion Terrace, three Green Bridges Pollinator Gardens, the Wisdom Wood Outdoor Classroom and the Stage area. It also includes some of the large original shrubbery along the drive. Future plans include a large gazebo, an upgraded stage area and additional gardens such as an Herb Garden, a Rose Garden and many more trees. Phase I is 5.7 acres.
Phase II
Phase II begins with the Pedestrian Entrance on Forest Avenue with the Montgomery Botanical Gardens sign on the arch above the stone structures. Phase II includes the first half of the Japanese Maple Garden that will be doubled in 2027; a variety of Camellias, a Hosta Garden, and the historic Janney Crane Fountain. In the near future a larger basin benches will be added near the fountain along with plantings and benches nearby and walking paths. Phase II is 2 acres.
