Municipal Rose Garden

I felt like me and my girl got catfished by the most recent review of the place. So I'll try to reverse catfish by posting my review a bit later than when I came here. Either way, they plant a lot of different types of flowers here. I think we saw an easily countable number of flowers in bloom though, like 12 flowers when we were here though.

We visited in November, which should have been well past the prime blooming time, but we were amazed at the volume of blooms. This rose garden is huge! Anchored by a large fountain and reflecting pond, the garden offers lots of private areas for photos or just enjoying the blooms. We enjoyed comparing colors and picking our favorite fragrances. Special place!

Not the biggest or the best but a genuinely lovely place to relax. And I wasn't there when they were in full bloom. Different roses were all labeled and that was really cool. Passed by on accident but had seen it on Google and decided to stop, well worth the detour!

In the midst of business trip to San Jose, I stumbled upon the Municipal Rose Garden, a sanctuary of scents and serenity. Amidst fragrant roses, families and couples reveled in the beauty, their laughter echoing through the air. The fountain, a symbol of community, stood proudly amidst the blossoms. Under the warm sun and gentle breeze, it was a moment of tranquil bliss amidst the bustling city. Great spot for an impromptu picnic from the Italian- American grocery store down the street.

Been coming here for years. I'm a local who loves & appreciates the Rose Garden. Been coming to the Rose Garden throughout my entire life and bringing family & friends, too. It's always lovely and kept up. Smells amazing and eye candy for days. If appreciate the simple pleasures and find beauty in nature, then it's a must. There is also a lovely fountain.

Fragrant, nice for mental health! Haha, this place was great, guess it's I'm the Rose garden district or something, but once you get to one of the gates it's a wonderful world full of many different varieties of roses. I parked on the southern most entrance on the street, easy enough to find parking, there was some broken glass, so obviously make sure you don't leave stuff out, but whatever. Seemed very well maintained and it was so pleasant to walk among the pathways of roses. Some were trellised and tall other were shrubs. Nice for taking photos. Plenty of space to find your own little area and a fountain in the middle. I believe the restrooms were closed at the time so they had porta potties.

What a beautiful garden. A lot of variety of roses. Hybrid roasted also. Huge grounds and big trees. Entry is free. A very nice place to bring kids. A big are where the can play. Nice place to have picnic. Washroom available. 👩‍⚕ making water taps are available. It also have a fountain right in the center of rose garden. Benches are placed around fountain to people to sit and enjoy.

We spent a couple hours smelling and admiring the roses at this very peaceful rose garden in San Jose. Free and I wished we had a blanket because it’s super tranquil and chill here. There is a huge variety of roses and my favorite is the Double Delight rose. Enjoy

One of my favorite gardens to visit. It offers beautiful backgrounds for wedding and other celebratory events. Make sure you don’t have to use the restrooms as they are highly hazardous and contaminated due to lack of hygiene and cleanliness.

This place was a beautiful gated park with tons of beautiful roses and sequoia trees. There are plenty of benches to sit and relax and many great photo opportunities. There is also a big fountain at the center of the garden. Over all just a beautiful peaceful place to visit. ✨🌹 - Randomly.Steph

Beautiful. There's no many roses blooming right now. Still beautiful space.

A beautiful, scenic rose garden in San Jose. Roses in all possible colors and sizes adorn this park. It's maintained cleanly and is filled with people performing photo shoots. An absolute treat for the eyes. There's a big lawn for half the park to have picnics and play. The rest is filled with the magnificent roses. There's ample street parking and to top it off, it's free entry as well.

Loved spending lunch time here. I walked around and smelled the roses. Nice benches to sit on. Be aware that the bathrooms are on opposite sides of the park (meaning women's and men's are separated at each end). Dogs are not allowed.

This place is amazing! We went on Memorial Day and every rose bush was in full bloom. Acres and acres of roses. Some taller than my mom and aunt. The breeze carried the lovely scent of roses. We loved smelling the roses. Instagram worthy photos everywhere. There were lots of people taking photos including recent graduates in their gowns. Others were having picnics on the grass. It was a lovely time and I honestly don't know why this isn't higher on visitor lists, especially because roses bloom from May to the fall. The volunteers who tend to this manicured garden must be angels. I can see why it won best rose garden.

Had a great time walking around and seeing the roses! It was super sunny so bring a hat, the entrance is free and there is free street parking. We grabbed coffees from a near by coffee shop and took a stroll around the garden. The other side of the garden was open and there were lots of people enjoying the shaded parts of the garden. There was even a couple of people painting canvases of the flowers!

This beautiful garden in San Jose is at its peak in May. Lucky to have visited it during spring to see full blooms and a splendid display of large rose varieties. :) Must visit for people who love floral beds of colorful roses. Great for photography and picnicking. Grass could have been better maintained but the roses seem healthy. Place is nice and clean. Good for couples and families alike.

Beautiful garden with tons of different types of roses and beautiful scenery, great for a romantic picnic or afternoon walk. There seems to be some sort of business that will set up a picnic for you if you'd like, but probably easier to just grab some items from the dollar store.

A beautiful place to visit. Take a stroll and smell the roses, literally! It's relaxing, peaceful and the colors are mesmerizing. Many people throw towels down and have a picnic. Bathrooms are also on site. Best of all, it's free!

I am so glad and grateful to have this in San Jose for free. It’s a must-see for visitors and even a great weekly walk for locals. It’s larger than photography can capture! Plenty of free street parking around the perimeter because it’s in a residential area. Bring your own tissues/hand sanitizer because sometimes the bathrooms are out of stock.

The Municipal Rose Garden in San Jose is a serene oasis bursting with natural beauty. The vibrant colors and fragrant blooms create a mesmerizing experience for visitors. Whether you're a flower lover or simply seeking tranquility, this garden is a perfect escape. The well-maintained pathways and neatly arranged beds showcase an impressive variety of roses. It's a delightful place for a leisurely stroll or a peaceful picnic.