The rose test garden is a Portland staple - however, it's really only pretty about a month out of the year (June, when roses are in bloom) and then the place is totally packed. While many people do not have issues with bees, I find rose gardens to be packed with the evil suckers which kind of stresses me out.... More

Roses are not in bloom this time of the year, but it was compensated by blooming Wisterias, Rhododendrons, and occasional Azaleas. Nice place for a free time stroll. More

We visited the Rose Garden after visiting the Japanese garden. Unfortunately the roses were not in bloom, possibly a few weeks too early. We had a pleasant stroll through the various areas however and we spotted a few people having a picnic on the lawns which looked like a lovely area to sit and relax. More

We were too early for blooms(May 14th)but lots of Rhodos and Wisteria blooming. Grounds looked wonderful. More

So many different varieties of roses, all different colors, all different sizes. No wonder Portland is also the city of roses. Wander and photograph till your heart is content. I would suggest going early morning or late afternoon for better photos. More

I've been living in Portland for 6 years now and I still enjoy the rose garden. If you go at the right time of year it is the most wonderful place in the world. Next to it is the amphitheater (i think) and sometimes they play live music there in the summer. More

Definitely a place to visit in the spring and summer. The roses are lovely and the variety is outstanding. You also have amazing views of Portland and Mt. Hood. There are plenty of areas to have a picnic. Great people watching, too. A true Portland experience. More

Come in June and July, when the roses are at their peak. This park overlooks Portland, with a beautiful view of Mt. Hood, on a clear day. Give yourself a couple of hours to see all the rose beds. It's also a great place to bring a picnic lunch and blanket. Lots of trees eat under. They have summer concerts... More

The gardens are lovely. We were there too early for the roses to be blooming. The gardens are laid out very well. It looked like there many varieties of roses. Should be beautiful in a few weeks More