The Secret Garden In Ohio You’re Guaranteed To Love
The only thing better than spending the day in a truly beautiful place is accidentally stumbling upon a truly a beautiful place.
Although it’s not technically a secret, most people don’t know that Columbus is home to a stunning park of roses. The Columbus Park of Roses is a little-known, hidden gem within the state capital—and it’s hiding in plain sight. Open to the public and free of charge, this gorgeous garden deserves your attention this spring and summer. Take a look:
Tucked away in the Clintonville neighborhood of Columbus, you'll find this stunning 13-acre park that will take your breath away and make you—literally—stop and smell the roses.
The park is home to three different rose gardens, as well as an herb garden and a perennial garden. It's the perfect place to explore during a visit to Columbus on a sunny day.
The Formal Rose Garden (pictured) features an Italianate design with roses arranged in symmetrical beds, a viewing tower and a large, picturesque fountain.
Throughout the gardens, there are several wide, paved paths guiding the way and plenty of benches where you can stop and take in the sights (and smells.)
The Columbus Park of Roses features more than 12,000 roses. From "old roses" to "modern roses," (which bloom repeatedly throughout the growing season), this park has it all.
Throughout the years, the park has received several awards. It's been deemed one of America’s Top Ten Public Rose Gardens by the All American Rose Society and was inducted into the Great Rosarians of the World’s Rose Garden of Excellence hall of fame.
Don't miss out on this hidden gem of a park. It's the perfect place to relax and get away when you need the serenity and comfort that only a day in nature can bring. <3
Columbus Park of Roses is located at 3901 North High St., Columbus, OH 43214. Have you ever been here before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!
April is the Ohio staff writer for Only in Your State. She is an Ohio native with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in news reporting for Ohio newspapers, she's published pieces in multiple print and online publications. When she's not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, she's hunting for hidden gems in Ohio or getting lost in a good book.
