The Children’s Fantasy Garden has been a place of imagination and exploration for generations. Families have made lasting memories here, from playful adventures to quiet time in nature.

Over time, the garden’s infrastructure has aged and no longer meets the needs of all visitors. To keep the space safe, inclusive, and inspiring, we’re planning a renovation focused on accessibility, engagement, and creativity for children and families of all backgrounds and abilities.

This is more than a renovation. It’s a chance to reimagine the garden together.
We invite you to share your stories, ideas, and hopes. What features would you love to see? What experiences would make your family feel welcome and inspired? Your input will guide a design that reflects the creativity and diversity of our community.

The redesign effort will unfold over several key phases. Public input will be emphasized early to ensure the final design reflects community values and aspirations:

• Pre-Design (Early Summer 2025): Visioning and idea-gathering through surveys, pop-ups, summer camp sessions, and Drawing Kits.
• Schematic Design (Late Summer–Early Fall 2025): Initial design concepts will be developed and shared for feedback at BioPark events and online.
• Design Development (Fall–Winter 2025): The preferred concept will be refined based on community input and technical considerations.
• Construction Documents (Winter–Spring 2026): Detailed drawings and specifications will be prepared by the design team.
• Bidding & Permitting (Spring–Summer 2026): Final coordination with regulatory agencies and contractor selection.

While the formal public input phase will conclude after schematic design, the BioPark will continue to share updates and progress throughout the project.

Help shape the future of the Children’s Fantasy Garden. Tell us what you’d like to see, feel, or experience in the new space. Your feedback will help create a garden that reflects the imagination and needs of the community.