Garden of Freedom Rose Garden - Murray, Utah - Rose Gardens on Waymarking.com

The garden was once a tangle of rosebushes both overgrown and old. Some bushes may have dated back to the 1950s, according to Becky Hansen, horticulturist for Murray City Parks & Recreation.

For the past 10 years, Becky was charged with pruning and maintaining the old rose garden. The first time she looked at it, she told park supervisors that it would be best to take the garden out and start over. The beds were choked with grass. The garden was so large, it was impossible to properly care for the roses.

The new garden, rebuilt in 2005 sits in the center of about an acre of land. It's well-manicured and accessible. The beds are bordered by a circular cement pathway — something that Becky says will help with weed control and allow most anyone to wander through the garden.

In the center of the garden is a pergola, or arbor. It was purchased with donations from residents for about $9,000. The pergola originally cost about $19,000, but was obtained at a discount.

The Rose Garden honors the men and women who have served our country.

Garden Name: Garden of Freedom Location: Located near the Main Entrance to Murray Park Hours: Whenever the park is open. Fees: None Website: Not listed Parking: Not Listed

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