[Sonsowey]

Stuck in snow and slush, last night I imagined there was a greenhouse park open to the public.

Just a large area that is a greenhouse, with fields to play and lounge on and greenery during the winter.

Is it feasible t build a greenhouse the size of a public park just as a respite from snow? Does that type of thing exist anywhere?

[Marlfox]

(01-26-2014 11:30 AM)Sonsowey Wrote:  

Stuck in snow and slush, last night I imagined there was a greenhouse park open to the public.

Just a large area that is a greenhouse, with fields to play and lounge on and greenery during the winter.

Is it feasible t build a greenhouse the size of a public park just as a respite from snow? Does that type of thing exist anywhere?

This is probably the closest thing:

http://www.edenproject.com/

Largest indoor rainforest in the world.

~5.5 covered acres

[Sombro]

Look up where you can find conservatories or botanical gardens.
I live close to the state botanical garden that has a huge conservatory.
No indoor fields though... but it's quiet and a good place to chill or take a chick.

[cardguy]

If you are sick of the snow and slush - having a sauna (or steam room) is a great way to relax. Nothing better than that intense heat and sweating. It is like giving your body an instant summer vacation to the hottest place on earth.

Definitely a good idea during the cold winter months.

[nmmoooreland20]

NYC had this

http://www.urbandaddy.com/nyc/leisure/12...estination

Not sure if it's still around

[Nonpareil]

(01-26-2014 12:51 PM)Sombro Wrote:  

Look up where you can find conservatories or botanical gardens.
I live close to the state botanical garden that has a huge conservatory.
No indoor fields though... but it's quiet and a good place to chill or take a chick.

No doubt, the botanical garden/butterfly conservatory is the Derek Jeter of winter date venues (not for first dates though). A nice, warm indoor rainforest, when it's -5 outside, and girls love butterflies. If you can't get laid after walking around a rainforest with a girl for two hours, then step back and re-evaluate.

Took at least ten girls on dates here, when I lived in Niagara Falls.

I think, though, that creating a greenhouse big enough to be essentially an indoor Central Park, if it's not done for scientific and research purposes (constantly being maintained and monitored) is out of reach for the moment; what happens when it gets over-crowded? What happens if you get a really big wind storm? Intriguing concept though.