This 7.5 acre (3 ha) display garden features over 400 varieties of roses and other ornamental plants, and is also home to what is believed to be the country’s oldest and largest Black Tartarian cherry tree.
About Owen Rose Garden
Reviews & Ratings
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June 8, 2026464kikiGorgeous, Free Gardens
This place is a must-see if you are in the area. It's completely free, allows pets, is wheelchair, bike, and stroller accessible, and is absolutely stunning. While typically peak blooming season is the second and third weeks of June, we didn't see any shortage of amazing roses or even other flowers. It is also home to the largest Black Republican Cherry Tree in the United States, possibly the world! We spent a little under two hours here admiring the flowers and taking lots of pictures, but the area is pretty small so if you don't plan to stop or take photos, then you could probably get it done in an hour. There are picnic tables and bathrooms, but they're pretty far a part from each other. There are also big patches of grasses to put a blanket or yoga mat down to enjoy the sun. There isn't a lot of shade though, so bring hats, umbrellas, or sunscreen to protect yourself. They do have a decent amount of benches, but few are in shaded areas.
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September 25, 2024Jude G
An Hour is Not Enough Time!
We had an hour or so to spend while waiting for a family member flying into Eugene. I looked up things to do in the area and found the Owen Rose Garden. It was an awesome experience and we only wished we had more time to spend there! Go if you get the chance!!
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July 9, 2024Sarah J
Beautiful
My friends and I visited when everything was in bloom. There was even an artist painting the beautiful arches. It was lovely, especially in the evening during sunset.
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September 29, 2023Sandemahuman
Even if you don't like to smell the roses!
Even if you are not a rose aficionado, and don't particularly like the smell of roses, you will enjoy a walk in this garden. It wasn't so huge as to be overwhelming, and the variety of roses was quite amazing.
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June 26, 2023Ms_Possibilities
Sesory delight
Early June was a perfect time to walk under a rose bower into this glorious garden. Plantings are arrayed from historic roses to newer varieties, in beds of tea roses and floribundas, trellis walls, and arbors. It's a delight for multiple senses! Don't miss the huge, ancient cherry tree or nearby views of the Willamette River. Having spoken a few minutes with a volunteer docent as we were leaving, I imagine a tour--also free--would be interesting.