The oldest official, continuously operated public rose test garden in the United States boasts more than 8,000 roses.
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Apr 13, 2025
Such a wonderful visit to the rose garden with my husband. Loved all the different roses and learning all their names. Hope to visit again in the summer if possible and see more of them.Full review by Dream56706851845
Feb 18, 2025
The layout of the garden is lovely, with various sections showcasing different types of roses, including hybrid teas, floribundas, and climbing roses. There are also great photo opportunities through…Full review by Apollo M
Feb 15, 2025
The International Rose Test Garden contains over 600 varieties of roses over several acres in Washington Park. Even though it was July, most of the bushes were still in bloom, and there were so many …Full review by phvi2617
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Can you bring food into the park? Could we pack a lunch and eat it somewhere in the park, perhaps a picnic table?
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Yes, you can bring your own picnic. There are no picnic tables in the actual rose garden, but there are some further down in Washington Park. Just bring a blanket/lawn chairs and …
Yes, you can bring your own picnic. There are no picnic tables in the actual rose garden, but there are some further down in Washington Park. Just bring a blanket/lawn chairs and enjoy the view of Mt Hood and Portland. It a beautiful place to spend a few hours.
I know they use Garden compost but I am not certain of the exact nature of the mulch. Your answer might be found through an inquiry to the Friends of the Rose Test Garden website.