The International Rose Garden was established in 1961 as a permanent exhibition space.
The park's rose garden serves as a test location for the International Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources.
The waterways within the park were designed to facilitate ornamental boating and drainage for the surrounding low-lying areas.
The park contains a bronze sculpture titled 'The Sculptor' by the artist Arie Schippers.
Annual rose judging events held at the park are part of the international 'Certificate of Merit' testing for new rose varieties.
Westbroekpark is a prominent public park in The Hague spanning approximately 18 hectares, distinguished by its extensive International Rose Garden. The rose garden contains over 20,000 rose bushes representing nearly 400 different varieties. Visitors can access a boat rental facility situated on the park's waterways, which connect to the broader canal system of Scheveningen. The park landscape features a design reflective of the English landscape style, incorporating winding paths, expansive lawns, and mature tree groupings. It serves as a designated venue for the annual 'het Rosarium' competition, where new rose cultivars are evaluated. The park is integrated into the larger Scheveningse Bosjes forest area. It functions as a multipurpose recreational space for walking, picnicking, and water-based leisure activities.
The central fountain area overlooking the rose beds with the symmetrical flower rows in the foreground.
Bring a blanket to picnic on the large central lawn areas.
Check the blooming schedule online before visiting to ensure the roses are in peak condition.
Use the boat rental service to explore the park from the water, which provides a different vantage point of the landscaping.
Attempting to swim in the park's ponds or canals, which is prohibited for safety and water quality reasons.
The International Rose Garden is best viewed during the summer months; boat rentals are seasonal and generally unavailable during winter months.
Stay on marked footpaths within the rose garden to protect the delicate plantings.
