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 Municipal Rose Garden - Julia Davis Park - Boise, ID Posted by:  silverquill
N 43° 36.495 W 116° 12.197
11T E 564294 N 4828671
This rose garden is the largest in the inter-mountain region and the second oldest. It graces the central part of the 87-acre Julia Davis Park with over 2,000 roses.
Waymark Code: WMDZ49
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 03/12/2012
Views: 9
Julia Davis Park was donated to the city of Boise in her memory by her husband, Tom Davis, from the homestead from which the original city of Boise was plotted.
From the information sign at the entrance to the Rose Garden:
WELCOME TO THE
MUNICIPAL ROSE GARDEN
a facility of your BOISE PARK SYSTEM
Established in the 1930's the Rose Garden is the second oldest garden in the
northwest and the largest garden in the intermountain region. Over 2000
magnificent rose bushes are interspersed among the lawns and hedges.
Weddings and other celebrations held in the garden have become so popular
reservations must be made months in advance.
All Rose Garden expansion and improvement projects are funded by donations.
Memorial beds are funded by families who wish to honor a loved one or
special occasion.
The Rose Garden is maintained by the Boise Park System with significant
assistance from the Idaho Rose Society.
The City of Boise Dept. of Parks and Recreation offers this bit of history:
In 1935, the Rose Garden idea originated with H. C. Schuppel, who was a chairman of a Mens Garden Club called the "Cut Worms." The club was restricted to 20 members and only had 2 rules: no women and no publicity. Each member brought their skills to the planning of the Garden.
Tom McLeod, a club member and Park Superintendent, planned the layout of the Garden. During the first phase in 1939, 300 roses were received from Jackson Perkins and 1,500 more came from Villa Nurseries in Portland. Also in 1939, another 1,000 roses were planted and the Rose Garden was officially dedicated.
In 1979, the Memorial Rose Fund was created to help fund memorials for family or friends - dead or alive. The Rose Garden received its Public Rose Garden accreditation in 1992 and now receives 10 bushes of All American winners yearly. Now the Julia Davis Rose Garden which has 2400 roses is a popular spot for wedding ceremonies and rose lovers of all ages.
Garden Name: Municipal Rose Garden
Location: Julia Davis Park
Hours:
sunrise to sunset
Fees: Free
Website: [Web Link]
Parking: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
To log this waymark, upload a photograph of your favorite rose and tell us why you like it. If nothing is blooming feel free to upload a shot of your favorite garden feature. Also, please let us know what you think of the garden.
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