Wow, I love this place and I'm so happy to have found it during my stay in Eugene. What a beautiful, wholesome yet exciting spot! This is indeed too free things to do in town. It is very well maintained and I enjoyed seeing so much variety there. Easy to visit as there are enough parking spot in the lot. read more

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Beautiful rose garden. Found out that it's a memorial. We went in the night 8pm (still daylight) Beautiful.... Be careful as there was a man following me. My husband noticed. I was videoing and taking pics. Husband was a little ahead. It cut our trip short. Beautiful garden for sure. Just be mindful of the sketchy people that could be lurking. read more

Yes, just go. Summer and Spring and Fall, they all have their beautiful flowers. Right now the roses have peaked but are still pretty. Some super interesting other flowers are out like a artichoke thistle. Cool! Plenty of parking and shade and it was perfect for my elderly mom to take a short walk/stroll read more

Owen Rose Garden - Artichoke thistle - Parks Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Love the roses along the river!!! So gorgeous with all the colors! Enjoy at various stages in bloom!

Beautiful rose garden for a walk or picnic. Located right on the river path. Wide variety of roses designed in a way that reminds me of my local park. read more

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We have been here each summer that we have been in Eugene and the roses and gardens are beautiful. Although the roses were still flowering in late July, I would say early to mid-July probably was when they were at their best. Great place to stroll around and walk with historic trees with descriptions next to them making it interesting to learn the history of the garden. read more

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A very beautiful rose garden with a wide variety of species, including both common and rare ones. Each has a small introduction sign. The roses are in full bloom, with a delightful fragrance filling the air. When you get tired from walking among the sea of flowers, there are places to sit, rest, chat, or just zone out. It has its own parking lot, and parking is free. read more

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I love to walk here, especially during the spring and summer. The flower gardens look great during that time. I love to stroll the park and the buildings that are around. The river that is along the path has some nice scenery also. You could have a picnic on the grassy grounds that are along the gardens. read more

Give-away!!! I will reveal when is the best time to come to this rose garden. My girlfriend loves nature stuff. and naturally, we have to stop by this beautiful rose garden during our Oregon trip. located right by the lake, the garden is perfect for photo shoot, biking, walking, resting or even hosting a wedding. The entry is free and offers decent number of parking. This garden is so relaxing. I wish i can spend more time here. Now, for what i promise..the best time to come to this garden to experience the full roses bloom is.....................................................................Mid May til second part of June. Coming here after June 30th is considered late. :)) read more

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great local garden. well maintained and awesome spot for a picture shoot or picnic after school or lunch break. read more

Owen Rose Garden - Parks Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

So beautiful! Very peaceful and so surprising that a place this nice is free. Perfect place for a little afternoon stroll! read more

Owen Rose Garden - Parks Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Such a beautiful and romantic rose garden. I take my zen walks here!! I always enjoy coming here!

This rose garden is beautiful! You have to check it out. Nothing like I have ever seen before. So many varieties of roses and other plants. They all have their own plaque with a name on it which is very cute. It also connects to a long walking/bike path right along the willamette river. read more

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Nice relaxing place to go for a walk or take a nap . The grounds are well groomed and clean available restrooms for public use. All over good place to explore. read more

The Owen Rose Garden was one of the stops that we wanted to make on our Eugene stop over on our road trip. Just our luck that our timing was off. All of the roses were not in bloom. But we did manage to get some beautiful shots and I put them here! I absolutely cannot imagine how beautiful this spot must be when the roses are in bloom! Do try to time your trip better than we timed ours and make a stop at the Owen Rose Garden! read more

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After reading the comments I was surprised there was so many bloomed roses. I came October 1 and there were plenty. Very beautiful. I wouldn't recommend coming at night or when dark as there is a large homeless population down the street and quiet a few homeless were within the park. Otherwise, definitely worth a visit if you're in town. read more

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Nestled down by the bike path in Eugene and the McKenzie River is a beautiful rose garden that has every rose blooming that you could imagine. I love to take the walk through the peaceful scenery and just take in all these amazing colorful roses. There is as a beautiful little gazebo and a place to set up a little picnic over to the side as well. A definitely must see if you need to wake up and smell the roses. read more

Owen Rose Garden - Parks Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

I love stopping in the ORG any time of year because there is always going to be some form of beauty all around. There is so much history here with the big tree that is in the center of the rose garden. It has stood there since 1847. My guy had some professional pictures taken, with him, and my 3 Son's several years ago around this tree for Mother's Day. They are so beautiful. Now a days it is roped off, and has poles under branches to help hold them up. You can reserve area's for events, which I think would be magical for any wedding. Just a walk through this park would put any frown upside down. It is so tranquil, and just taking in the beauty to stop to smell the roses puts you on a whole extra level of happiness. Really makes me miss being a florist some times. I love roses... hated just making a bouquet of them alone. But when they are growing, it is another story. Bouquet's need star gazer Lillie's or, peonies mixed with them. Rose bushes, are gorgeous because you get to see several steps of it's life outside of the vase. It is also mesmerizing to sit still, and watch the honey bee's go from flower, to flower. If you have never been here, I suggest taking time out of your day to relax, and enjoy the beauty here. I have very fond memories here with my baby girl Princess. My Pomeranian who passed away about 2 1/2 years ago. She loved playing fetch in the cool green grass on a nice summer day on our bike rides through the park. read more

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Lucky us to have a morning to enjoy falls last gasp in the rose garden. Beautiful roses still with the morning dew on their petals called to us as we leisurely admired the blooms that were still there. So many colors and varieties to enjoy. I could easily close my eyes and imagine a beautiful spring wedding under the gazebo in the garden. There's also walking path adjacent to the gardens and bathrooms are right there. Ample parking is free as are the gardens. Enjoy! read more

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Now who doesn't love themselves a nice rose garden?? Even though I visited in mid-April when absolutely no roses were blooming, I was still impressed by this verdant wonderland (I am from Arizona, so green is kind of a novel thing for me). There is a gazebo, 40+ year old massive cherry tree, and meandering walking path which courses beneath arbors of green climbing plants. There are also lots of benches and covered picnic tables where you'll find people reading, playing guitars, squeezing in a moment of quiet, or having picnics. Owens Rose Garden is home to more than 4,000 roses of over 400 different varieties!! The garden is butted up against the Willamette River, so if you're looking to get a little extra exercise in after basking in the glorious array of roses, you can easily sneak onto the nearby river walk path to get a few more steps in. A beautiful, well cared for rose garden - I hope to return someday when it is in full-bloom! read more

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Great place to relax and stroll through. Scenery very nice all season but late spring and summer always a plus. Fall colors are also awesome so take plenty of photos & yelp them... If you want to reserve the area for special events the Eugene Parks & Public Works will reserve the area with a fee permit. Stop by their office 1820 Roosevelt Blvd, 97402 and fill out permit application. They accept credit card as payment. read more

Owen Rose Garden - Hangout on a trunk :-) - Parks Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

I love it here. I always bring my camera and go home with some amazing shots! It's so wonderful to have a public space like this at our disposal! Eugene is a great place to be.. There's really nothing negative to say about this place.. I've been a few times and it's always a pleasure read more

Owen Rose Garden - ..take your camera.. you have a date with some flowers ;) - Parks Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

I love the Owen Rose Garden but Caveat emptor! - the rose garden is dosed every year with massive amounts of herbicide, especially in the beautiful wedding gazebo area. This low lying ground obviously drains into the very nearby Willamette River. read more

The perfect little place to spend the afternoon stopping and smelling the roses! Right by the river if you want to extend your walk even longer, free parking, and little picnic tables and plenty of grassy spaces to have a picnic if you are so inclined. A perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon in Eugene! read more

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This is a magical place from my dreams, romance is in the air here! You've been warned! Haha. read more

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Awesome. Nicely located along the river, beautiful & entirely free. With the added bonus of the very old (and very sprawling) tree along the path, just in case you're stopping by at a time of year when the flowers aren't in bloom. The one *constant* caveat, however, is the ubiquitous presence of assholes there: usually this takes the form of bums - the river pathway system is their metropolis - but even more obnoxiously, this park is some kind of Mecca for every attention-starved douchebag with a guitar. Two of them during a visit there this morning alone! Were these even remotely professional - or even just *decent* - musicians, this might be a different story, but no... it's the usual hygiene-deficient pricks "expressing their individuality" by strumming the same predictable chords over & over, all while looking around to see if anyone is noticing their "ability" (these are the same assholes who also invariably infest both buttes). For being so "eco-centric", these jerkoffs certainly don't mind continually interrupting nature's tranquility with their egotistical selfishness. Bro. ;) And yet! The rose garden is so nice that it *still* gets five stars. I just wouldn't recommend hanging around for very long, if quiet - and a lack of that standard patchouli stench on the breeze - is what you're looking for. read more

Owen Rose Garden - Parks Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Great park to stop and smell the roses. Would also be good for a picnic. looks dog friendly, there is a bathroom, and it is right next to the water. Very relaxing place to go for a walk or picnic. Highly reccomend stopping by if you are nearby. read more

We stopped by here after bike riding back to the Valley River area from Whiteaker neighborhood, which is super easy to do. We came right as the sun was setting so there wasn't very many people here. And because fall is soon to be upon us the roses aren't in full bloom, as they are starting to wilt. But you're able to see many roses and plants. There are many different seating areas that are hidden among the greenery and a gazebo here. It was a nice side-trip on our bike route. read more

This small little cute garden provides some privacy for a simple wedding ceremony. A gazebo located in the rose garden itself tops off this in season peaceful attraction. read more

Very beautiful even if Rose's weren't in bloom. Must go when they are in season. Was nice to walk my dog here though.

This was a random find on the way to a local brewery. And I'm glad we found it & got to explore the beautiful roses & gardens there was all around the park. read more

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Owen Rose Garden is the perfect little place to literally stop and smell the roses. It sits along the river walk path near the Whiteaker and is a great spot to lay a blanket in the grass for a picnic or to take the kids to run around. The garden has all different types of roses and while it's not comparable to a rose garden like Portland has it still is a beautiful place that shouldn't be missed or taken for granted. I love coming here in the evening during the golden hour because it's perfect for some amazing photos of people and roses. There is a parking lot nearby for those who can't walk for too long but you can easily access the river trail and see the geese and ducks swimming around. I've also heard you can get married here which sounds so intimate and wonderful! Whether you are a local or just visiting Eugene, this is a special place that deserves to be seen and enjoyed year around. read more

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Beautiful rose garden. Lots of gorgeous botanicals to enjoy and it's near the river. Good spot for fishing. Loved the historic cherry tree in the middle of the gardens. Would be a great place for a wedding or event. Can't wait to come back and see what it looks like in full bloom. read more

Beautiful Roses, well kept grounds and right next to the River. Great place for a leisure walk, or a little dip in the river. All day picnic would be fun as well. My family was passing through town and stayed a night there, asked the local restaurant owner where to visit for the afternoon and he immediately told us about the Rose Garden. Great Choice! read more

Absolutely gorgeous. When we went there was a lot of pruning that needed to be done, but oh my, I can only imagine how beautiful it is at high season. It's such a lovely little spot and the proximity to the river make it even better. I can't wait to go back again and curl up in shady spot with a good book. read more

Very pretty place to go to just walk around and relax. If you're stressed or not feeling well, this is a great place to go. Who knew there were so many different rose types? I love the old tree in middle of the garden that's being held up by sticks. It's so awesome to find a beautiful place like this in Eugene. read more

It was beautiful walking around and just spending the time looking at all the different colors and various types of roses.

Took my girlfriend here on a stroll because it was such a nice Monday. Small little garden compared to a rose garden in Portland, but it emits the same colorful energy. The floral fragrant was as sweet as the workers/volunteers that were present there. I look forward to even becoming a volunteer there myself in the near future! read more

I had my wedding there 18 years ago and my son did prom pictures there. It is beautiful and well kept up. I am not too big on the homeless population that inhabits there. That part makes it less appealing:( read more