berkeley municipal rose garden

jentrout

I played in the rose garden as a child, took tennis lessons at the garden as a teen, and return to the garden every year when I visit as an adult. The rose garden is well tended and has a big variety of roses growing in semi-circular beds between old stone walls. It is especially known as a place to watch the sunset and take in the view across the bay. I recommend the Berkeley Rose Garden to anyone wanting to walk through a lovely, garden with amazing views, at no cost!

VAnne510

This place has the most amazing variety of roses and is good to check out for garden ideas. Wish I could bring my small dog with me. Also, don't think it's wheelchair accessible.

224barryw

We like to go to this Park and sit and read. It's especially nice when the roses are blooming. Sit up high and enjoy the view.

K7201JMjohnl

From here you have a great view of San Francisco as well as beautiful flowers. This is also a great place to go for a run. Though the hilly terrain is challenging, it is worth the view.

RobSwims

This smaller rose garden is very walkable, with paths among many varieties of roses, along with benches to rest and to enjoy the view. The view is expansive: over the city of Berkeley, and across the Bay to San Francisco, Marin County and beyond. This is a nice place to bring a visitor to Berkeley, to showcase a neighborhood community spot that is beautiful, free and natural.

elixirpost

Berkeley’s Historic Rose Garden is a regional destination with its 3,000 rose bushes and 250 varieties of roses, along with breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge.This is considered by many to be the finest rose garden in northern California. The roses are pruned in January in preparation for mid-May, when the garden is in its most spectacular state.Make sure to visit during the blooming season, mid-May being the best! Otherwise you may be disappointed as we were! One of the few places near UCB with FREE parking! Give couple of hrs to enjoy and read the details (assuming you care for them).Park Hours: Open dawn to dusk

SJG_12

This lovely garden is tucked into a neighborhood that you might happen upon out walking. There are numerous varieties of roses, many of which are identified. With the extreme water issues, the bushes are not robust. It is not finely manicured and could use a little TLC and more volunteers. The terraced effect and art add to its visual appeal. It is a rose garden oasis for Berkeley residents, who don't have one of their own. i

ginag1414

This rose garden is situated on a hill overlooking the city of Berkeley and the bay. Great views from the top. The garden itself is undergoing some improvements, which are needed. There's a nice selection of roses, but the paths are uneven and eroding and some parts of the garden are inaccessible. The sunsets, viewed from the street entrance, are amazing.

D0rcasK

This rose garden is a diamond in the rough. It has tons of rose varietals and is fun to wander through. The structures are falling apart though and it really needs some TLC. However, this is one of my favorite stopping points in Berkeley - away from the crowds, quiet, peaceful, surrounded by beautiful flowers.

RoOntheGo

Pretty view of Golden Gate Bridge from entrance. Nice variety of roses, a nice spot to stop for a quick visit.

carolt57

Interesting to have a whole park in the city devoted to roses. Pity we arrived as the rose season was over. Lots of varieties - we must return in another season.

estells2014

You must be prepared for a steep descent but can do it layers. This is a very beautiful place to be in. Roses bloom at different times and are amazing.

George_Moosie_W

Really lovely place with more roses than you can easily count! A must-see for the flower loving crowd, or anyone else who wants to savor a few quiet moments in a serene local garden. Suggest you look for and smell the "Mary Rose" as it was unique and lovely!

60jenniek

The best time to visit the Berkeley Rose Garden is in May when the roses are in full bloom. So many varities ~ so much beauty ~ and a great view of the San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge. I love to take a picnic lunch and sit with a good book.

mini

I have visited the rose garden many times. It is on a hillside. Its row after row of roses that is fun to explore. It has over 3000 rose bushes. It is best in the spring when roses are in bloom, but any time of year it is nice to visit. The sunsets from here are quite nice.