Gage Park
Gage Park
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Barheat
Hamilton, Canada1,770 contributions
Oct 2022
Hamilton's annual Chrysanthemum Show for 2022 is held in the Gage Park Greenhouses October 14-23. This year's theme is Mums In Space.
On the way into the greenhouse look for the "meteorite" that crashed into the garden. It is well done.
Over 100,00 blooms are arranged in displays featuring the planets, space shuttle, lunar rover, Canadarm, Mars greenhouse, NASA logo, etc. There are information boards with every display. Over 200 varieties of mums are on display along with other colorful plants. We have attended many shows and this is one of the best.
Mums do not come in all colors. A staff member shared the secret of the blue and black blooms: they are painted.
There are activities for the kids including a hunt for 9 space related signs and an activity area.
While the tropical greenhouse is free, there is an admission charge for the Mum Show. $7.77 for adults and $6.77 for seniors.
On the way into the greenhouse look for the "meteorite" that crashed into the garden. It is well done.
Over 100,00 blooms are arranged in displays featuring the planets, space shuttle, lunar rover, Canadarm, Mars greenhouse, NASA logo, etc. There are information boards with every display. Over 200 varieties of mums are on display along with other colorful plants. We have attended many shows and this is one of the best.
Mums do not come in all colors. A staff member shared the secret of the blue and black blooms: they are painted.
There are activities for the kids including a hunt for 9 space related signs and an activity area.
While the tropical greenhouse is free, there is an admission charge for the Mum Show. $7.77 for adults and $6.77 for seniors.
Written October 17, 2022
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tashtea
Hamilton, Canada114 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
Enjoyed visiting the tropical greenhouse today. Admission is free and there are a lot of things to see- I liked being able to see what coffee, black pepper, vanilla, etc plants look like. The signature Gage Park fountain was going. Kids playground was updated a few years ago and the kids enjoyed it. Small wading pool with aquatic staff on duty. It would be nice if the splash pad had that rubberized floor material instead of concrete, but still a nice place to cool off- just wear sandals/water shoes maybe. The smaller playground near the children’s museum is in direct sun so would not recommend. Park was very clean, gardens looked great, lots of benches and shade. If you haven’t been in awhile (or while there is no festival going) I highly recommend spending a couple of hours there. It’s improved a lot in recent years!
Written August 12, 2022
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Jo
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Sept 2021
Have visited this place many times , even as a child, many years ago. We often meet friends here for a walk and talk, even having a bring your own lunch meet and greet. Lovely surroundings, great children's playground. There are lots of fountains , and that brings back memories of me wading in the fountain pools, when I was a little fella. The City of Hamilton Green Houses are in the park as is a new Tropical Green House that you can go into. There are lots of benches for a relaxing sit down. When Covid is over, they will be starting up many concerts and festivals that they were famous for before the pandemic. There is a band shell too. Lots to see and do at Gage Park.
Written October 3, 2021
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Charles B
Toronto, Canada1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Family
As I sit here eating my sandwich at home... Be warned that this is no longer your festival. There are 3 bouncy castles and a pony ride for your kids and a limited set of food options- nowhere near last year. Also at 1pm on July 1 there were no available soda or water available for purchase as the festval wasn't prepared to give it to the vendors... They aren't just allowed to sell any old water or pop to you...
Written July 1, 2023
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Kim K
Hamilton, Canada920 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
Gage Park is very old and is a welcome sight in that area of town. Here for the 99th year is the Mum show in the new building. This building is much nicer than the old one and as usual the Mum Show is fun. Every year it's a different theme. This year the theme is bugs. This is a small venue. It doesn't take more than an hour to go through but they have a few vendors, demonstrations,
activities for kids and a little snack bar. Go earlier than later as it gets busier as the day goes on. This is an annual event for me. I look forward to it every year. Free parking and the lot is almost at the entrance. Very reasonable entry fees.
activities for kids and a little snack bar. Go earlier than later as it gets busier as the day goes on. This is an annual event for me. I look forward to it every year. Free parking and the lot is almost at the entrance. Very reasonable entry fees.
Written October 22, 2019
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nurse1986-11
Hagersville,Ontario.96 contributions
Mar 2012 • Friends
If you have the winter blahs? This is the place to go. It is a free show. Beautiful tropical plants, fish, turtles & a gorgeous waterfall. Did I mention parrots & lots & lots of spring flowers. :-)
It was the next best thing to being on a tropical island.
Tropical Greenhouse located at Gage Park
Hours:
Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Enter the Gage Park parking lot off Lawrence Road, just east of Gage Avenue South. Take the pathway at the north side of the parking lot to the Horticulture Depot.
Wheelchair Accessible & Free Parking
Visit www.hamiltonmumshow.com for further details about the Tropical House and the Hamilton Fall Garden & Mum Show
It was the next best thing to being on a tropical island.
Tropical Greenhouse located at Gage Park
Hours:
Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Enter the Gage Park parking lot off Lawrence Road, just east of Gage Avenue South. Take the pathway at the north side of the parking lot to the Horticulture Depot.
Wheelchair Accessible & Free Parking
Visit www.hamiltonmumshow.com for further details about the Tropical House and the Hamilton Fall Garden & Mum Show
Written March 11, 2012
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Barheat
Hamilton, Canada1,770 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
Spring Tide is a free annual event held in the Gage Park Greenhouses. This year's show runs to March 22. The greenhouses are decorated with thousands of bulbs showcasing all kinds of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, pansies and other flowers to go with the permanent plants. This year's theme is the Pan Am Games. As a bonus Terra is providing the children with a small marigold seedling to plant.
The permanent greenhouse residents include fish and turtles in the ponds and a couple of parrots from the Aviary. You can see a banana tree with fruit.
There is plenty of free parking.
The permanent greenhouse residents include fish and turtles in the ponds and a couple of parrots from the Aviary. You can see a banana tree with fruit.
There is plenty of free parking.
Written March 19, 2015
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Dian S
Stoney Creek, Canada32 contributions
Sept 2013 • Family
Great, free water area for the kids. Beautiful band stand, classic and so rare these days. Close to McDonalds for affordable snacks for the kids if you stay long or if there are events, you can buy food from vendors there. Free parking unless there's an event. Mature trees which are getting rarer and rarer sadly. Fountain is lovely. What a gem Lady Gage gifted us.
Written April 15, 2014
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raymileski
Stoney Creek152 contributions
Mar 2015 • Family
Most recently, we visited the greenhouses to see the Spring Tide Bulb Show, beautifully presented - referenced to the upcoming Pan Am Games this summer. A march thrill is walking among the colours and fragrances that herald spring
Written March 21, 2015
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blessedt0travel
Hamilton, Canada92 contributions
Mar 2014 • Family
This is a beautiful well-treed park in the core of Hamilton. Great for bike riding, playing sports, picnicking or letting the kids play at the splash pad or playground. A special bonus all year round is the Greenhouse where you can view tropical plants, parrots, turtles and spot the fish in the pond. A lovely relaxing place to hang out.
Written April 16, 2014
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Is Gage Park now open? Is there a phone number for current information as the web site seems to be very out of date?
Written July 26, 2020
How do you get into the greenhouse from the parking? Is it a long walk? I would like to take an elderly person. I was there once before with a friend, but we couldn't find the entrance to the show and left.
Written March 11, 2017
All you do is go down main and make a right on gage and go to lawrence(gage ends there). Make a left onto lawrence and then make a left into the parking lot where the lawn bowling is (just shortly after you get onto lawrence). It is a short walk from the parking lot. There is a walkway, just follow it and the entrance to the bulb show is on the left. Worth going to, you get a touch of spring.
Written March 12, 2017
Gage Park is a public park and I know of no reason why you can't BBQ. You just need to bring your own BBQ and supplies. There are picnic tables in some areas and free parking off Lawrence Road (by the escarpment).
Written June 16, 2016
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