Berkeley Rose Garden
- Botanical garden
- Regional draw
- Berkeley
Berkeley's municipal rose garden fits a carefully planted landscape into the city's northern hills. Its terraced setting makes it a focused place to enjoy roses and views, distinct from a longer walk through the East Bay's larger regional parks.
Check current city garden information and accessibility guidance before travelling. Flowering varies with season and weather, and the sloping layout is worth considering when choosing a route for your group.
Visitor details reviewed October 17, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
Image credit: Jef Poskanzer from Berkeley, CA, USA / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. CC BY 2.0. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.
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