Visiting the Rose Garden

The Rose Garden houses roughly 250 antique roses during its peak in late Spring.

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Location

Entrances to the Rose Garden can be found on Walnut Street and Locust Street, between 4th and 5th Streets.

 

Hours and Fees

The Rose Garden is open daily from 9 a.m. to dusk, except on all major federal holidays. It is an outdoor area, but there are locking gates at both entry points.

Admission is FREE.

 

Ticketing

No tickets are required to visit the garden. A permit is required for wedding ceremonies and wedding photography.

 

Exhibits

The Rose Garden houses 96 varieties of antique roses, as well as a patch of cobblestone paving from the 19th century. Unlike modern hybrid roses, the majority of the roses in the garden only bloom once a year, usually in late spring.

 

Accessibility

The Rose Garden is wheelchair accessible. Learn more about the accessibility services offered throughout the park on our website.

 

More to Explore Nearby

Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank
Magnolia Garden
Independence Square Buildings