Rose Garden

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Point Defiance Rose Garden
This focal point of Point Defiance Park has more than an acre of rose gardens, the oldest of which was established in 1895. The site includes a garden of miniature roses, arbors of climbing roses, a picturesque wishing well and quaint gazebos.

From June through September more than 1,500 rose bushes provide a rainbow of colors including many variegated combinations.

The garden is accredited by the American Rose Society as an All American Rose selection display garden. The Tacoma Rose Society provides continuing support and maintenance assistance.

• The Tacoma Rose Society (TRS) is a non-profit educational organization affiliated with the American Rose Society. It was first organized in 1911 and incorporated on March 5 1913, making it the oldest rose society in the state of Washington. The society has a Web site at www.tacomarosesociety.org which features detailed information on the program topics for the monthly meetings as well as yearly activities and projects. The Web site also has links to information on rose growing tips, how to contact Consulting Rosarians who can help with rose questions, plus articles listing members' favorite roses and much more. Membership is open to all and meetings are held on the third Thursday February through June and September through November at 7:30 p.m. at the Life Manor Retirement Activity Center at 1601 S Union.
• The Metro Parks Tacoma contact for the Rose Garden is Steve Herbig at 253-591-5328 or steveh@tacomaparks.com.
• The Rose Garden has two areas available for rentals - the big border and the gazebo. For more information about rentals, contact colleens@tacomaparks.com or 253-305-1010 or click here.

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Last Updated: Mar 30, 2010 11:18 AM