A nice size rose garden for a desert city. They have a large selection of award-winning roses here. At the time of my visit in early May, there were a lot of fading blooms and not many new ones to see. There is shade and covered seating so not a bad place to ce and just relax for a bit. There is a section that is wheelchair accessible. Worth a look. I would really like to wander through at the height of blooms. read more

Rose Garden - Botanical Gardens Near Me - El Paso, Texas

If you love plants especially roses, then you'll love this garden. I hadn't visited too many free gardens, but was glad this one was. Came in May 2023 when everything was a full bloom. It was truly beautiful, but of course it was a scorcher with the heat. All the roses had a pleasant scent. There were alliums as well. The paths were paved and easy to maneuver. Great for wheelchair bound individuals to enjoy their time out as well. A seen a few couples spending time. The parking was open not paid. There are benches located throughout the garden. Not too many bees or flies buzzing around which was a huge plus. read more

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I took advantage this spring break to bring my daughter, and myself, to the El Paso Municipal Rose Gardens. It was lovely and delightful! We truly enjoyed the day. The roses have not bloomed, but this was an incentive to return in April or May! We can hardly wait, and have planned to bring lunch, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings, and especially, each others company. I shared a story with my daughter that her great-grandmother played a integral role in the development of the rose garden at its inception. Iva Merle Richardson Cox was a master rose gardener and learned everything from her mother, back in Lynchburg, Virginia. It helped that she lived on Douglas Street, which is a few blocks from the Municipal Rose Garden. Highly recommended, and we plan on returning soon. read more

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The Rose Garden was a great find while visiting the local area. I really enjoy flowers and any outdoor spaces when Im traveling to other places. Easily assessable to all, especially people that have disabilities. Great place to relax and have some down town from the hustle of the city. This garden was free, you can donate if you wish. Great parking and easy to find in El Paso. I did pick up a flyer on site of the history of the gardens. There are a variety of roses and a few others flowers for you to enjoy. The volunteers of the gardens have done a excellent job keeping this hidden gem in top notch condition. I highly recommend that you stop by and donate if possible. Dani~ read more

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It was super pretty and so many flowers. i recommend going during bloom season and it was very empty so you can take pictures and stuff read more

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Just an awesome little rose garden. Many tiers of wonderful and well kept roses. I saw a plaque from Better Homes and Gardens from 1937 so this has been winning hearts for decades. I only wish my mom was with me because she absolutely loved roses. Come for a beautiful moment and remember all those you've loved or love. read more

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Who can really say anything bad about roses? I know I can't! I've always loved their beauty and scent. Even though they're a little bit hard to grow and maintain at home, they've always been one of my favorite flowers. I wish they didn't have thorns but it is what it is. Anyway...I always enjoy coming to the rose garden. It's always a peaceful and calm place to visit. Not sure why I hadn't written a review! I hadn't been in quite some time so it was nice to visit recently. I believe they shut down in 2020 due to the pandemic. It was windy the day I went but that didn't stop me from smelling the roses (yeah, pun intended!) and looking at them. It was fun to take some photos. I would say April is the perfect month to come and check out the rose garden. It's typically spring here in El Paso. You'll see a lot of roses in full bloom. Also, it isn't too cold or hot in April. Once it starts hitting the 100's, I'd recommend coming earlier in the morning...before 11 am if possible. They close at 6pm. The rose garden is available for weddings. People also come to take photos for their wedding or quinceanera (15th birthday). I'd definitely recommend taking photos here for a special occasion and/or just because. :) It's hard not to! If taking photos isn't your thing, I'd still recommend stopping by just to look around. I'll be coming back soon to take more photos. read more

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A rose blooms in the desert...figuratively as well as literally. El Paso has a free Rose garden in the middle of the city. Apparently not many people know or visits which is a shame. They're missing out on over 1500 roses with 432 different varieties! It's literally over 4 acres of roses. They have benches, covered and shaded sitting areas, even a small waterfall. Volunteers maintain the garden and I met some master gardeners today. Hopefully their green thumbs rubs off on me. ‍ My inner photographer came out and I went a little crazy but you can't get a bad angle here! It's gorgeous, and SMELLS divine. They were just starting to bloom and you can see the buds ready to open in the next few weeks. They also told me the summers are gorgeous too with the Bradford pear trees in full bloom and sunflowers. The rose society rely on donations and the parks and rec service rents it out for weddings and group functions. It's entirely free to visit and we picnicked there for lunch. We brought some fig and goat brie sandwiches and some candy from Chamoylicious_ep . My mother in law's roses were decimated this past winter and she was so happy to see her favorite roses in bloom. It was also good for physical therapy since the walkaways are gently sloped and ramped with handrails in addition to the stairs. ‍ Please don't pick the flowers and just enjoy them, they work so hard on maintaining and making sure we all can stop and smell the roses. Come out and #supportlocal El Paso Municipal Rose Garden (915) 212-0092 3418 Aurora Ave, El Paso, TX 79930 https://maps.app.goo.gl/tfiij1e1YtwV2jYv6 read more

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Stepping into this charming little garden is a sight to behold and despite having the roses not even in bloom is saying a lot. I can image how beautiful and amazing this place is in Spring time. I need to mark the calendars and return. Other the the construction happening across the rose garden, it was as I said cute and charming. Must see read more

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This is a volunteer run rose garden on a terraced hill. We visited in July and enjoyed our short stop there. You can easily walk around the whole thing in 15 minutes or stay much longer. read more

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This rose garden is a rare gem to enjoy in the desert of El Paso! The roses are so beautiful when you go in April/May! We just visited this past weekend to enjoy some Spring flower colors! The variety of colors with the green is an oasis to enjoy here especially before the summer heat! Enjoy while it lasts this Spring! read more

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A very nice rose garden. I have been to handful of large rose gardens on the east & west coasts and also in Europe mainly in Germany, and this one is not by any means a large one. It must be very labor intensive to maintain this garden so nicely due to the very arid nature of weather here. I discovered it in the middle of August this year, so I think I missed the peak season this season. It still has some beautiful roses even in October nonetheless. I was sort of surprised to find this garden by accident. It really was a pleasant surprise. On top of that, I saw a roadrunner in the shady part of the garden (photo). What a treat especially because I wasn't looking for one. Going back to the roses--there are some beautiful ones. I ran into a family who was having a photo shoots. It's a very nice setting for that for whatever occasion it is for. I think I'm going to come back in the spring/ early summer. I think it will be even prettier then. I think the sign said it's closed between November and March. They must trim back the roses for winter and reopen in the spring. I'm looking forward to it. read more

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Small hidden gem in El Paso. Admission is free. However, NO PETS. Best to go towards the end of April when the roses are in full bloom and before the summer heat creeps in. read more

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If anyone rates this less than 5 stars, then they don't deserve to be around natural beauty. My friend tried taking me here about a year ago, but they were closed and I made a mental note to make it back to check it out. Today was the day. After waiting for the winter months to be over with, they finally opened! It was absolutely beautiful. It's not really big, but that's not the point. Free parking, free entry. The fact that people keep this place going for others to enjoy puts a huge smile on my face. I was able to test out my photography skills today. This place got decently busy, but there was enough space to spread out. Two weddings took place here (or maybe it was just the picture portion) either way, a great place to check out the roses, listen to the birds chirp, and enjoy a stress free time! read more

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When I first heard that there was a municipal rose garden in the middle of El Paso, I almost didn't believe it (seems like a stretch in a city with minimal greenery/landscaping). But it's true! It's in the middle of a NE neighborhood, next to a large public park. Being late spring, some of the roses were past their peak, but it was still lush and a beautiful place to stroll through or enjoy a small picnic or coffee. Apparently there's over 1500 rose bushes, kept up by the El Paso Rose Society, and I have to say they do a beautiful job. There are several shaded or covered spot, so you can escape the desert sun for a little while 'smelling the roses'. Stop by soon before they're all gone, or check them out next spring! read more

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Tourists should swing by here for a stroll! Beautiful place to decompress, sit in the shade or walk the aisle and aisles of over 1,500 rose bushes!! Not too much in El Paso but brown sand and dirt.. Except for this gem!! A colorful escape in within a sandy city. This would be a great place to have a garden party or small wedding. No bathrooms but plenty of parking. read more

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Small and not very bloomy when we went (last week of March -- we were a bit early), but the folks working there were incredibly friendly, and we enjoyed what we could see. read more

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This is one of my favorite places to in El Paso in the spring. The roses are just beautiful and the garden is a nice place to relax and enjoy the beauty. read more

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Beautiful grounds, a true secret gem to this western Texas city! A great way to spend a half hour to an hour....the roses are stunning and offer such natural elegance and beauty. read more