Horticultural Therapy

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA

A landscaped children's park at USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital with mature trees, winding paths, seating and sculpture, described by the health system as part of an environment of healing for children and families.

ARKANSAS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

Arkansas Children's Hospital has documented healing-garden space, including the Alton L. Miles Healing Garden, as well as documented community-garden activity associated with the hospital.

ARKANSAS CHILDRENS NORTHWEST INC.

Arkansas Children's Northwest describes its family-centered healing environment as including outdoor gardens, nature trails and interactive features designed specifically for children.

PHOENIX CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

Phoenix Children's Thomas Campus provides the Rooftop Getaway, a shaded outdoor space where pediatric patients and caregivers can get fresh air, walk and spend time outdoors.

UCSF BENIOFF CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OAKLAND

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland operates the Center for Nature & Health, which integrates nature-based behavioral interventions and clinical care in nature for pediatric patients and families.

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES

Hospital healing garden designed with children's recovery in mind. The garden includes a seed-planting area used by patients developing fine motor skills and a maze designed for children relearning walking or working on balance.

RADY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO

Multiple hospital gardens for pediatric patients and families, including the Leichtag Family Healing Garden and Carley's Magical Gardens, providing outdoor respite, comfort, and connection with nature.

MEMORIALCARE MILLER CHILDREN'S & WOMEN'S HOSPITAL LONG BEACH

MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital describes a patient activity in which pediatric patients paint rocks that are displayed in a rock garden in front of the hospital.

LUCILE PACKARD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL STANFORD

Multiple restorative garden areas for patients, visitors, and staff.

VALLEY CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

A quarter-acre therapy garden at Valley Children's Hospital designed with plants selected for touch, fragrance, color and sound and described as a setting for rehabilitation activities, interaction, relaxation and sensory engagement.

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL COLORADO

A 3,000-square-foot community garden on the Anschutz Medical Campus that grows fresh produce for the Healthy Roots Food Clinic and supports hands-on nutrition education, food security, wellness, and engagement with nature.

CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S

Outdoor garden terrace at Connecticut Children's providing pediatric patients and families access to fresh air and outdoor space within the hospital.

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

Rooftop healing garden providing pediatric patients and families with access to fresh air, outdoor space, views of Washington, D.C., and a peaceful setting to connect with nature.

NICKLAUS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

Healing garden on the hospital's Advanced Pediatric Care Pavilion outdoor terrace, created to provide hospitalized children and families with a nurturing outdoor environment, comfort, and respite.

NEMOURS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, FLORIDA

Nemours describes its Orlando campus as a hospital in a garden, with green spaces for healing, respite and therapy, including the Discovery Garden and rooftop gardens.

JOHNS HOPKINS ALL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, INC

A garden adjacent to the hospital chapel used by patients, families and staff for personal reflection, meditation and prayer.

ARTHUR M. BLANK HOSPITAL, INC.

Arthur M. Blank Hospital has more than 20 acres of green space, multiple gardens and a rooftop terrace garden available to certain patient populations. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta describes the gardens as supporting patients' physical and mental well-being and providing exposure to nature and healing views.

CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA AT SCOTTISH RITE

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta documents several garden spaces at Scottish Rite for patients and parents, including Frog Pond, Kristen's Garden, Koi Pond Garden and Lou Glenn Garden. The hospital describes the gardens as places for peace, quiet, fresh air, walking and outdoor activities.

LURIE CHILDREN'S

Hospital sky garden listed by FLHHN as an example of a therapeutic garden.

LA RABIDA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

Healing garden located on the La Rabida Children's Hospital campus and identified by the hospital as part of its pediatric care environment.

SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN

Shriners Children's Chicago explicitly offers horticultural therapy through its recreational therapy department, including gardening and plant workshops in partnership with the Chicago Botanic Garden. The hospital also has an accessible garden area used for therapy and relaxation.

BOSTON CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

Hospital rooftop healing garden designed as an outdoor refuge for children receiving care, their families, visitors, and staff.

FRANCISCAN CHILDREN'S

Franciscan Children's has documented a rooftop garden where pediatric patients participate directly in gardening, including tending herbs and plants. The garden has been described in the context of the therapeutic benefits of gardening for children receiving care at the hospital.

KENNEDY KRIEGER INSTITUTE

Kennedy Krieger Institute provides inpatient hospital patients and families access to its Therapeutic Healing Garden at 801 North Broadway, one block from the inpatient hospital. The outdoor therapeutic garden includes a labyrinth and three outdoor therapy rooms where therapists help patients practice real-world challenges.

CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS AND CLINICS OF MINNESOTA

A 24,000-square-foot healing garden at the Minneapolis campus providing patients, families, visitors, and staff with access to nature, walking paths, native plantings, and spaces for calm and renewal.

CHILDREN'S MERCY HOSPITAL

Hospital community garden created to improve patient and community health and well-being, increase access to fruits and vegetables, provide education, and create opportunities to garden and engage with nature.

ST LOUIS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

18th-floor hospital garden used for therapeutic and restorative purposes.

RANKEN JORDAN PEDIATRIC BRIDGE HOSPITAL

Pediatric rehabilitation horticulture therapy program using accessible gardens and hands-on planting and gardening activities.

CHILDREN'S NEBRASKA

Children's Nebraska documents a therapeutic courtyard with walking paths and mindfulness nooks designed to connect pediatric behavioral-health patients with nature at its Behavioral Health & Wellness Center.

BLYTHEDALE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

Blythedale Children's Hospital redevelopment documentation describes exterior garden spaces for pediatric patients and visitors and pocket gardens located outside patient-room clusters.

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS RAINBOW BABIES & CHILDREN¿S

Rooftop healing garden at the Angie Fowler Adolescent and Young Adult Institute.

CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER

Cincinnati Children's Critical Care Building includes four gardens: a rooftop garden that patients can visit by appointment with clinical staff, a staff garden, a reflection garden for families, and a landscaped garden with trees, walkways, flowers and seating.

AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

Akron Children's Hospital opened the Garden of Hope and Healing in Perkins Square Park directly in front of the hospital. The garden provides patients, families and hospital staff an outdoor space for reflection, meditation and renewal and includes a healing walkway and contemplation spaces.

CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOR REHABILITATION

Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation documents a Horticulture Education volunteer program that partners with Therapy Services to develop and lead educational sessions using nature to stimulate and comfort pediatric patients.

NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

Nationwide Children's Hospital documented a hospital-supported community garden one-half block from the main hospital where employees and community members grew vegetables and flowers, donated produce and provided educational programming focused on healthy nutrition and lifestyle.

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia maintains multiple gardens, including the Sea Garden therapeutic garden where patients participate in planting, watering, pruning, horticultural activities, and outdoor therapy.

UPMC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH

Healing garden incorporated into UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh's Family Resource and Activity Center for pediatric patients and families.

ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital documents the Danny and Rose Marie Thomas Memorial Garden on its Memphis campus, an award-winning landscaped garden with cascading waterfalls providing an outdoor oasis on the hospital campus.

CHRISTUS CHILDREN'S

CHRISTUS Children's in San Antonio has a documented 1.65-acre system of biophilic gardens designed for pediatric patients and visitors, including a Play Garden, Prayer Garden, Culinary Garden with herbs and vegetables, and Memorial Garden.

DELL CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Dell Children's Medical Center is documented in the Journal of Therapeutic Horticulture national hospital inventory as a pediatric hospital with horticulture-for-health activity including the Rooster Teeth Healing Garden.

TEXAS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

Hospital outdoor spaces include the Children's Garden roof garden and the Merle C. Donigan Play Garden, providing pediatric patients and families opportunities to spend time outdoors.

CHILDRENS HOSPITAL & REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Seattle Children's Hospital is documented in the Journal of Therapeutic Horticulture national hospital inventory as operating a rooftop food garden associated with nutrition education and horticulture-for-health activity.

SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN

Shriners Children's Spokane documents an outside playground and garden available to pediatric patients and families for relaxation and play during hospital stays.

CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN INC

Children's Wisconsin identifies the Noel Family Healing Garden as an approved hospital walking area for pediatric patients and families at its Milwaukee hospital.