No fuss needed over a tie or heels. Wear what makes you comfortable! Just keep in mind the time of year and whether or not you anticipate roaming the gardens to take in all the holiday cheer. The conservatory is climate controlled to keep the plants happy and healthy, and will likely be around 75 degrees fahrenheit.
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Ed Lycan Conservatory
Will Rogers Gardens
About the venue
The jewel of the Gardens is the Ed Lycan Conservatory, a glass-enclosed Lord & Burnham greenhouse inspired by 19th-century Victorian architecture. The greenhouse was first installed inside Douglass Park near NE 10th and Eastern Avenue in 1924, on what were the grounds of the original State Fair park. It was moved to the Will Rogers Gardens in 1936, and later named after Ed Lycan, the Parks Department's first employee.
For many years, the Conservatory served as a popular venue for flower shows and gardening exhibitions. A 2013 renovation project revitalized the historic structure, and the Conservatory now houses one of the state's largest permanent collections of cactii and succulents.
How do I get there?
Located off of I-44 and NW 36th Street, the Ed Lycan Conservatory (red pin on map) is in the northeast corner of the Will Rogers Gardens next to the Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center. Guests may park anywhere in the park, though we recommend parking in either the lot off of NW 36th Street and N Grand Boulevard (especially for handicap access), or the lot off of N Grand Boulevard and Pat Murphy Drive (blue pins on map). If you experience trouble finding the gardens or conservatory, call Victoria or Edward.
