Visitors to the Barber-Oberwortmann Horticultural Center will be given a multitude of leisure opportunities. Complementing the Italian Renaissance-style Greenhouse, built in 1926, he addition is located adjacent to the current display room and features a Multi-Purpose Room, Resource Center, Kitchen, Gift Shop, and Covered Deck.
Covering 11,000 square feet, the Center features a limestone exterior with a wooded, beamed entry-way, conducive to the natural surroundings of Pilcher Park. Ample parking will accommodate group tours and bus traffic.
Barber-Oberwortmann Greenhouse's ability to attract visitors has been greatly enhanced with the addition. The Multi-Purpose Room allows for flower shows and a variety of exhibits, as well as space for programmed learning opportunities. A resource center provides visitors the opportunity to "read more about" their favorite flower or perhaps educate themselves on gardening techniques they can apply at home. The Resource Center is a haven for school children working on a botany project or completing research for a paper. A kitchen helps facilitate catered functions, providing a unique facility for a business reception or family celebration. Another attraction to families and groups alike is the outdoor covered deck featuring patio seating for brown bag lunches or simply, a relaxing rest stop. Users are also able to take home a memory of their visit with a stop at the Center's gift shop.
