Inniswood Metro Gardens is a 123 acre park featuring woodland boardwalks, streams, and beautifully manicured landscapes. The many areas of Inniswood showcase different types of gardening and collections of plants, including a rock and crevice garden, a cutting garden, and an herb garden. Plants are switched out and strategically planted so something is always in bloom at Inniswood!

This Inniswood Metro Gardens is one of a kind in our park district, making it the perfect place for the Friends of Metro Parks to host their first gala-type fundraiser, the Inniswood Campfire Celebration! Special Metro Parks experiences were auctioned off at our silent auction, as well as other items donated from local businesses.  Live music by Whirlybirds, catered hors d'oeuvres from Together & Company, gourmet s’mores and apple cider mimosas rounded out the night and made this event extra special for everyone.

And when the sun went down, the lights went on! The inniswood staff spent weeks lighting up the herb and rock garden just for this event! Guests were given exclusive access to the park after dark with the chance to explore it in a whole different kind of light. It was truly magical!

Special thanks to our sponsor, Scotts Miracle-Gro, for helping us make this event so great!  

Check out the gallery to see what you missed! We hope to see you next year