Explore the Lush Beauty of Garfield Park Conservatory

Getting There

• Car

  From Morgan-Monroe State Forest, head north on IN-37 N. Continue for about 11 miles until you reach the exit for I-465 E toward Columbus. Merge onto I-465 E and continue for approximately 10 miles. Take exit 52 for US-40 E/US-421 N toward Greenfield. Merge onto US-40 E and continue for about 4 miles. Turn left onto S East St, then right onto E Raymond St. After about 1 mile, turn left onto S Garfield Park Dr, which leads directly to Garfield Park. The conservatory will be on your left at 2505 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46203. Parking may incur a fee, so be prepared for potential costs.

• Public Transportation

  From Morgan-Monroe State Forest, you will first need to get to a nearby town with public transportation options. Travel to Bloomington, IN by car or taxi, which is approximately 20 minutes away. From Bloomington, take the Bloomington Transit bus Route 6 (Main St) to the transit center. From there, transfer to the Greyhound bus or a local service that heads towards Indianapolis. Once in Indianapolis, use the IndyGo public bus service: take Route 8 (Washington Street) to the nearest stop to Garfield Park. Walk about 10 minutes to reach the conservatory at 2505 Conservatory Dr. Be aware that public transportation may have a fare, typically around $1.75 per ride.