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NewsSeptember 18, 2012

The new Children's Rooftop Garden was open for tours Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012 at Saint Francis Medical Center.

The new Children's Rooftop Garden at Saint Francis Medical Center is located just outside the Children's Center. The garden was suggested by a surgeon as a way for children and their families to relieve or lower stress during hospitalization.
The new Children's Rooftop Garden at Saint Francis Medical Center is located just outside the Children's Center. The garden was suggested by a surgeon as a way for children and their families to relieve or lower stress during hospitalization.
The kugel ball in honor of Saint Francis Auxiliary and Volunteers weighs just over two tons. Made of solid black granite, the base weighs 2,800 pounds and the ball is 1,400 pounds. A thin film of water is all that is needed to lubricate the ball and allow it to spin.
The kugel ball in honor of Saint Francis Auxiliary and Volunteers weighs just over two tons. Made of solid black granite, the base weighs 2,800 pounds and the ball is 1,400 pounds. A thin film of water is all that is needed to lubricate the ball and allow it to spin.
A girl and her horse are among the sculptures in the Children's Rooftop Garden.
A girl and her horse are among the sculptures in the Children's Rooftop Garden.
A sculpture of an angel graces the Children's Rooftop Garden.
A sculpture of an angel graces the Children's Rooftop Garden.
The Children's Rooftop Garden is located just outside the Children's Center at Saint Francis Medical Center.
The Children's Rooftop Garden is located just outside the Children's Center at Saint Francis Medical Center.
Sister Maureen Elfrink tries out the swing at the Children's Rooftop Garden.
Sister Maureen Elfrink tries out the swing at the Children's Rooftop Garden.
A sculpture of a girl and her dog is one of the donations to the Children's Rooftop Garden.
A sculpture of a girl and her dog is one of the donations to the Children's Rooftop Garden.
The commemorative garden pavers in the floor of the garden are made from recycled tires.
The commemorative garden pavers in the floor of the garden are made from recycled tires.
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The new Children's Rooftop Garden was open for tours Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012 at Saint Francis Medical Center.

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