This is a great spot for picnics, walks, photography exercising and throwing around a ball. I come here very often and it is always peaceful, even when there are a lot of kids present there is always a spot you can find away from the noise. This place is beautiful year round but of course most beautiful when the roses are in full bloom. This is my favorite San Jose spot.
... but not much more than that at this time of year. We walked in one side and out the other. Probably very nice when the roses are blooming.
nice peaceful place to hang out. its big and has lots of different roses. pathways to stroll, i was there and there were a lot of school kids like a field trip but they were well behaved
Awesome ! Beautiful place for make exercise or just have contact with green.My favorite place in San Jose. ❤️ ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
If you like beauty, this is your place. A world class location - but since mother nature is really in charge, not every day is guaranteed. There is an army of dedicated volunteers who help maintain the garden. You can also get a sneak preview of roses that are being 'groomed' for the market place. The Rosicrucian is close by and you might consider the visit as twofer. Rose Garden is free admission, street parking. Museum has admission charge and free parking.
Visiting in February does not allow you to appreciate this garden fully. There were only a couple blooms throughout the park. But it was still a nice place to visit. I would love to go back when the roses are in bloom to see what the different varieties look like. They are all well labeled. It would probably be a great place to have some photos done for engagement, wedding and such.
I saw so many roses in here. They are colorful, beautiful and natural. The garden is run and taken care by volunteers. Many people take advantage of it like using for photography purposes, dating, engagement and wedding planning, etc. The roses are shining all year round, but there will be particular season like spring or summer when they are blooming. I was there during late autumn, but still admired their beauty. As San Jose city is boring itself, the Rose Garden is one of very few worth visiting places that I'd recommend you to visit. It is much more natural than the Japanese friendship garden, and it is free for everyone.
Best seen in spring around April/May as the first blooms are on. Great use of color and nice to be able to smell the roses and see the colors. Sometimes a wedding is going on. Go there the evening of the local proms (Saturday's in May) and the girls are like roses too!
I went there on a first date and it was the perfect location. The flowers we beautiful and we sat at one of the tables and just talked until they almost locked us in.
It's free, and it's beautiful. Massive displays of roses in quanity and in full bloom. Well maintained park. Great 1-2 hour stroll about the roses.