We heard this place is a must-see, but we were still kind of thinking "what's so exciting about a bunch of roses?" I'm so glad we decided to go anyways. It was so beautiful and peaceful, it's hard to believe you're in a major city. We spent nearly 3-4 hours walking around, taking pictures and stopping at the Japanese Garden... More

It's great that it is free. Getting there is easy. The beauty of the colors is speechless. Educational. I loved it. Going back for sure!

I visited the Rose Test Garden with my family on Mother's day. Frankly, I was underwhelmed. While the gardens have a vast array of roses, it appeared unkept. Families gathered with picnics and pizza which was distracting as there aren't designated picnic areas so flocks of folks sitting next to the stairs with food, drinks, plates, etc wasn't a good... More

This beautiful garden was just starting to bloom when we visited but it was still worth the trip to Washington Park. There are so many things to see here and on a clear day you can see Mt. Hood. We walked along the many paths and enjoyed the views and the peacefulness. From here you can take a train ride... More

The story behind this garden is amazing. Also, the grounds are cared for by volunteers. This is worth the trip since there is no other place like it in the world.

Hi was on east coast time and got there very early in the morning. I watched the sun rise over the city which was beautiful. The garden is free of charge and there were only a few of us there at 7am on a Sunday. The roses are not blooming just yet but it was still a very nice visit.... More

I'm not the biggest horticulturalist but this was a nice peaceful area to check out and the adjacent park is great! I actually got there from getting off the train at the zoo then walking down through the botanical gardens. Beautiful walk! Then I caught the bus just down from there back to downtown!

Here's the perfect combination: Take a sunny morning in Portland (preferably not a crowded Saturday or Sunday), a good camera and a walk amongst the roses in the Rose Test Garden. You'll be awed by the endless range of spectacular roses displayed in beautiful garden settings. This is a multi-sensory experience... between smelling the roses, enjoying the stunning view over... More

If you find yourself in Portland, Oregon during summer, a trip to the International Rose Garden is a must. It is simply awesome! Magical place with great view of Mt. Hood most days. This garden is a very short drive from downtown Portland. It can be crowded. If you drive up there and find no parking next to the garden,... More