The Columbus Park of Roses is 13 acres of rose beds, daffodils and herbs along with other assorted perennials within the garden setting. The Park of Roses is one of the largest municipal rose gardens in the United States.

Wide paths afford comfortable Rose label walking and viewing. All roses in the garden have been labeled by name and classification. The peak viewing time for the rose beds is around mid June and again in mid September. There are more than 11,000 rose bushes in the garden and over 350 different varieties of roses.

Construction of the park began in 1952. While the area had a topsoil depth of 11" — 15" of sandy loam, all of the flower beds were excavated to a depth of 2'. Existing soil was removed and mixed with imported peat moss and fertilizer and then return to the beds. Over 21000 bales of peat moss were used in this process.

Park of Roses in mid-June Formal opening of the park was in June 1953. In January 1954 the American Rose Society Headquarters relocated from Hershy Pennsylvania to Columbus and remained there until 1974 when it was moved to Shreveport, Louisiana.

The Columbus Park of Roses is one of just 133 public gardens approved by the All-America Rose Selections, Inc (AARS). All AARS public gardens meet strict requirements to receive this certification.

Directions

The Park of Roses is located within Whetstone Park at 3901 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio between High Street on the east and the Olentangy River on the west. This area of Columbus is in an un-incorporated neighborhood called Clintonville. An upscale area with a strong sense of community and history that is primarily residential with a small town main street running through the middle. It is just a few miles north of The Ohio State University. Admission and parking is free. Open year round from dawn to dusk. All areas are wheelchair accessible.

General Mailing and Contact Information:

Park of Roses
3923 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43214

Click here for Photo Gallery of Park of Roses

All photographs by J. Merrill, editor


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	>>Home > Columbus Park of Roses Columbus, Ohio Click here for a photo gallery of the Park of Roses The Columbus Park of Roses is 13 acres of rose beds, daffodils and herbs along with other assorted perennials within the garden setting. The Park of Roses is one of the largest municipal rose gardens in the United States. Wide paths afford comfortable walking and viewing. All roses in the garden have been labeled by name and classification. The peak viewing time for the rose beds is around mid June and again in mid September. There are more than 11,000 rose bushes in the garden and over 350 different varieties of roses. Construction of the park began in 1952. While the area had a topsoil depth of 11" — 15" of sandy loam, all of the flower beds were excavated to a depth of 2'. Existing soil was removed and mixed with imported peat moss and fertilizer and then return to the beds. Over 21000 bales of peat moss were used in this process. Formal opening of the park was in June 1953. In January 1954 the American Rose Society Headquarters relocated from Hershy Pennsylvania to Columbus and remained there until 1974 when it was moved to Shreveport, Louisiana. The Columbus Park of Roses is one of just 133 public gardens approved by the All-America Rose Selections, Inc (AARS). All AARS public gardens meet strict requirements to receive this certification. Directions The Park of Roses is located within Whetstone Park at 3901 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio between High Street on the east and the Olentangy River on the west. This area of Columbus is in an un-incorporated neighborhood called Clintonville. An upscale area with a strong sense of community and history that is primarily residential with a small town main street running through the middle. It is just a few miles north of The Ohio State University. Admission and parking is free. Open year round from dawn to dusk. All areas are wheelchair accessible. General Mailing and Contact Information: Park of Roses 3923 North High Street Columbus, OH 43214 Click here for Photo Gallery of Park of Roses All photographs by J. Merrill, editor

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