The Roses Are Blooming At Pretty Peninsula Park In Oregon
By Catherine Armstrong|Published June 25, 2020
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Oregon’s public parks are little gems in their communities. Offering everything from playgrounds to hiking trails to botanical gardens, our parks each have unique features. Stroll through a garden full of beautiful roses when you visit Peninsula Park in Portland, Oregon. The roses are in full bloom!
Get some fresh air and enjoy nature's beauty at the Peninsula Park Rose Garden. It's part of Peninsula Park, which has a rich history in Portland.
The rose garden was founded back in 1909 with a $60,000 public bond. It was the first public rose garden in Portland, and it welcomed more than 300,000 visitors in its first year.
Make sure to find the pretty pink Mme Caroline Testout roses. This variety was cultivated right here in the rose garden, and bloomed in yards and along the streets of Oregon in the early 1900s, earning the city the nickname "City of Roses."
The fountain in the middle of the garden is over 100 years old, and it's an icon in both the park and in Portland itself. Make sure to spend some time admiring it during your visit.
The historic bandstand was built in 1913, and was once used for patriotic demonstrations during World War I. It's a National Heritage historical structure and Portland Historic Structure. Once one of several similar bandstands, it's the last one in the city.
Have you visited Peninsula Park yet this year? We’d love to see your photos in the comments! Visit the park’s page on the Portland Parks & Recreation website for more information.
If you love nature, consider joining our Oregon Nature Lovers Group on Facebook, where you can scroll through tons of beautiful Oregon photos, and can even post your own!
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