The Rose Garden features a 1907-era fountain originally located in a different city park before being moved here.
The park's Rose Garden is one of the few All-America Rose Selections (AARS) test sites in the upper Midwest.
The Robert T. Spicer Memorial in the Peace Garden was commissioned to honor a local veteran and sculptor.
The park grounds serve as a stopover for more than 100 species of migratory birds each year.
The Rose Garden collection includes historical varieties that date back to the early 20th century.
Lyndale Park is a 61-acre botanical destination located on the northeast shore of Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis. The park features four distinct themed areas: the Rose Garden, the Peace Garden, the Perennial Garden, and the Bulb Garden. The Rose Garden is the second oldest public rose garden in the United States and contains over 3,000 rose bushes representing 250 varieties. The Peace Garden houses a Japanese-style bridge and a memorial sculpture dedicated to peace. The Perennial Garden features a display of plants curated for continuous bloom from spring through autumn. A bird sanctuary is located within the park grounds, managed as a habitat for diverse migratory and resident species. The park serves as an official All-America Rose Selections display garden. It is managed by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
The raised stone overlook in the Rose Garden provides a comprehensive view of the entire trellis structure.
Visit the rose peak bloom in mid-July for the most vibrant floral displays.
Bring binoculars if you intend to explore the bird sanctuary section.
Carry water as there are limited facilities directly inside the gardens.
Do not mistake the park for a standard playground; it is a botanical garden designed for quiet observation.
Gardens are best viewed from late spring to early autumn; winter access is limited as plants are dormant or covered.
Stay on marked paths to protect delicate plantings and refrain from picking flowers.
