I visited this rose garden around golden hour and it was magical. Strolling around and smelling the roses made for a very peaceful evening. I suggest checking out the sensory garden whether you’re an adult or child- it was fun playing with the chimes and music makers.

This is the secret garden that you need to know about. If you walk to the east all the way in the left corner is a lovely space that has Chimes and bells. I like visiting in the early morning or late afternoon around sunset.

Its a lovely garden beautifully arranged and almost all species are labeled, a plus for the avid rose gardeners out there! The fountain and reflecting pool with water lilies are a nice bonus. Always enjoyable visit.

Dont tell anyone about this place ;) it is my haven for our dog walks. Peaceful and set in stunning landscape work youd never know this secret gem was right next to Woodland Park. Every season offers something delightful. The lily pads are in perfect bloom right now!

Unexpected garden right between the zoo and lower woodland park! Exquisitely kept garden, with enough grassy areas for a picnic. Kid friendly.

Even during the winter season the rose garden is a beautiful place to visit. Although the roses are dormant, there is so much life in the park. Serene and peaceful, I like to stop here along my walks through Woodland Park. The sensory garden has been a nice addition and makes the experience more interactive -- ring a few bells while youre there and let the vibrations and atmosphere soothe you. As the weather warms and the flowers bloom, the scent of roses wafts through the air. Youll never buy artificial rose deodorizer again -- it just wont be the same.

Great spot for rose and a few other flora views. Recently reopened. Currently lots of parking due to the Zoo being on appointment only.

I really enjoyed in this park and feel relax ,wonderful area and many roses and other plants are here.

Edit- I checked here and it said open so I drove all the way from West Seattle (remember the bridge is now closed also) with my dear friend who is 102 so she could visit the roses and they were closed.It would be great if you could update the hours.I love this place, truly a unique treasure of Seattle, perfect for spending time relaxing or reveling in the glory of the roses.

The Rose Garden at Woodland Park is amazing! Ive never seen so many varieties of roses in one place. The Rose Garden is a perfect place to have a picnic, sun tan, or just hang out and enjoy nature!

Enjoyed the beautiful garden. Very relaxing. Lovely flowers and beautiful day!

Very nice small rose garden clean and well-maintained, even though it wasnt season for roses, but it was still beautiful, really enjoyed my time there, definitely will be back in Spring - Summer time.

Relaxing and colourful, good to hang around and enjoy. But like other public gardens..sadly,homeless people are sleeping under the trees.

Beautifully maintain rose garden that is best visited in the summer. Stop here before or after visiting the woodland park Zoo, its right beside the zoo entrance.

Roses are in full bloom. Fountains are on. Very Nice.

I didnt see Rose very disappointed today. But this garden is very comfortable, I will come again.

A wonderful way to spend some time. Beautiful park!

Over 3,000 roses and 200 species. This is a test garden for new hybrids of American roses before they are released for distribution to amateur rose enthusiasts. The garden layout is from the 1920s and embraces a particularly ‘Seattle’ theme. The roses are beautiful in June but continue to bloom into August.

This place could be so much better if they would use some pesticides

Walking distance to where I was staying so decided to check it out. It was so tranquil with very well maintained roses and gazebos and arbors. It also had an area with bells and other sound contraptions for you to make music. If they had wifi I would work here but I guess that would defeat the definition of tranquility.

A quiet and calm public park in Seattle.Amazing

Well! if you love roses.

Its finally reopened. The roses are still blooming. I hope we dont get shut down again.

A must visit in rose season in Seattle WA . So delightful and uplifting! Roses galore!

One of my favorite places in Seattle. Back when people were taking about Pauline’s this place was supposed to be a hot spot. Regardless it’s a lucky serene place where if your lucky you might see a bunny.

Beautiful small garden with a lot of flowers, there are a lot of gnats too.

Nice rose garden beside the zoo. Quiet and beautiful

Lovely little Rose garden adjacent to the Seattle Woodland Park Zoo.A nice and quiet place for reflection while taking in beautiful flowers when in season.Great when out of season as well.Gazebo, small fountain and a small rectangular pond. Not uncommon to see ducks lounging about.

Its a amazingly beautiful so peaceful and quiet

Its in bloom during June-July so make sure you visit to get a glimpse of these beautiesBonus is that its free.

Nice garden. Flowers are gorgeous

Beautiful little Rose garden. Enjoy

It is not rose season but there were a few blooms left.The garden is wonderful anyway. The pictures should tell a story without words. Check them out. Enjoy your visit.

Great place to take beautiful pics and walk your dog, boyfriend & even my kitten KIWI! :)

Super pretty. This place is rad.

Challenge: smell all the roses and pet all the dogs in this park in one go.

A beautiful and serene place

This place is awesome to date and picnic

Small, but well kept with some interesting flora I hadnt seen in other gardens.

You can view lots of old school rose varieties for free. The place feels a bit dated, but it is fun to stroll around.I saw a huge animal nest in one of the trees at the back South East corner of the park. I wonder if it was made by the Yeti. Perhaps they are coming back into the area now that local housing prices are going down. I guestimate that a unit like that would go for about $1500 per month because it has a view. ;)

This is a beautiful garden. Its worth the walk from Fremont and Phinney neighborhoods. Also a good addition to a zoo trip.

Relaxing...beautiful...relaxing

Just stunning. I will be back with a good book.

Great place for sweet 16 and wedding photos!!!

If youre looking for a great view of the city and skyline, this is the place to come. During the day or at night, you get a great view. In a nice neighborhood that feels safe even at night. Highly recommend for tourists or photographers. Not a ton of green space though, more just to see the sights. Street parking available around the park.

It was closed. Isnt it possible to stay socially distant in a park of this size?

This incredible park is gorgeous year-round, but simply breathtaking when the roses are in bloom. It’s tucked away and provides a nice escape from the city. I could come back every day and be happy.

Great condition and varieties of roses to enjoy

It feels like a secret special place to unwind.

A total undescovered gem! Beautiful roses, of course, but I really liked the sensory garden. Great for people with low to no vision, or other special sensory needs.

Free garden walk with info on dozens of types of rosids. Small sound garden in one corner too. Bring a date, or there was a big Pokemon Go group that strolled through with big laughs

It has a great collection of roses.

Visited one week ago. Beautiful when the roses are blooming. I have been to the zoo many times but never knew about this garden. It is located right next to the south zoo entrance and is free.

Beautiful park. Very clean and nicely maintained. Benches throughout to enjoy a lunch. No restrooms.

Relaxing atmosphere.

Beautiful large Rose garden with a fountain in the center and a large romantic gazebo in the back. The sensory garden to the north east is my favorite part with bells for children to ring. There is a Pokemon gym here too with many poke stops if you are still playing Pokemon go.

Amazing spot. Very calming and beautiful. Once the roses bloom its even better! Free to enter. Would highly recommend.

Beautiful garden, all types of roses, pools. Popular wedding photo destination.

Wild lights was great!

Absolutely the best spot in Seattle that no one really goes to. We used live nearby and hosted many parties and picnics here. It is so beautifully maintained and welcoming place all year around!

Well taken care off. Beautiful when sll is in bloom.

Fabulous, somewhat off the beaten path park. Prepare to experience a psychedelic aromatic kaleidoscopic wonderland right off 50th Street. Wow.

Well kept up. Lovely arrangements. Guide to the plants

Beautiful ️

Garden is pretty, but what the heck is the bright blue sensation (I think that’s what they called it) structure inside? It takes away from the serenity of everything else!

What a beautiful spot! Come and enjoy a turn about the rose garden. This would be a lovely spot for a quiet picnic. So many varieties of roses and so wonderfully cared for. Absolutely worth a visit for any garden or flower lover.

Peaceful and beautiful

A free public park featuring carefully bred and maintenanced roses, water fountains, gazebos, benches, a pond and even a sensory garden section. Very serene, blissful. Wonderful place for a walk, especially just before sunset or at daybreak. The only downside is there are no restrooms super close so using a restroom before coming is recommended.

Free Rose garden next to the zoo, zoo parking is expensive ($7 for an hour). Garden has lovely roses, lots of benches (and a gazebo) to sit and enjoy the scenery on. Bring a picnic and a book!

Beautiful roses. Well laid out. Nice place to walk.

Tranquil spot in the midst of the city. Fountains and pools with fish, roses separated by formal paths, and a sensory garden in one corner. A hidden gem. Great to visit any time of year.

Beautiful garden, so well kept and organized. Great for taking a walk in a sunny day.

A lot of varieties of roses and flowers.

Beautiful place to take a break from the busy city life.

Visit this place every month of the year! Theres always something beautiful to see.

I am not a huge fan of walking through gardens, but they keep the Rose garden really nice. There are lots of beautiful blooms as well as some bushes and other evergreens. We tend to stop here in the summer as we walk to the zoo from down by Woodland Park. My girls enjoy it and it is free, so why not? I seem to recall they label the plants, but I tend to be chasing after toddlers, so I dont normally have the opportunity to benefit from the labels.

Love the new sensory area with the Chimes. Roses are delightful.

Came her when the roses were not blooming. Still a very pretty place.

Beautiful place especially during late spring and summer when Roses are blooming

Pretty place

I love it! I could smell the roses the moment I stepped into the garden. It is not that big, benches were provided to take a break. I went this morning around 11:50am after visiting the zoo. I spent 30 minutes at the Rose Garden taking pictures and resting at the bench simply enjoying the scenery. Not many tourists know about this place. It is at the South Entrance. After that, I walked towards Woodland Park and Green Lake Park. Wear comfortable shoes.

Magnificent woodland Park Rose garden.

Beautiful setting for a relaxing peaceful break

Lovely garden with an amazing variety of roses. A feast for the eyes and soul. They are building a horrendously ugly sensory garden next to it, which is a shame. Who thinks of these things and mixes in an industrial design with a natural one? Shame on you City of Seattle.

May be a better time to visit the garden would be during the spring...The roses were there but a bit dull during this time of the year(October)

Very lovely place.

Peaceful place to walk and admire the garden.

A little gem of a place

Pretty Park

Lovely oasis in the busy Freemont area

A uniquely landscaped public rose garden that is well maintained and easy to access. Its quite large, filled with native plants and....ROSES. Lots and lots of roses.

I am in love with this beautiful garden park it is like visiting a corner of heaven in my opinion and I personally refer to it as a piece of the “Garder of Eden” gorgeous spots to take pre wedding and wedding or any special occasion photos! You have to see it personally to appreciate its beauty!

Gorgeous rose garden, beautiful park that leads all the way to Green Lake

Nice place to stroll through. Great picture taking opportunities. Benches to sit and sip a coffee and enjoy the various types of roses.

The Rose garden looks amazing during the spring months with thousands of blooms of roses of all kinds! They peak blooms come and go quickly, so it is worth checking back often during the spring and summer! There are also like 3 PokeStops within reach from the center of the garden!

This place feeds my soul. It has so many beautiful Roses but also has a lovely pond, fountain and gazebo.

Most relaxing walk in Woodland Park/Green Lake area

Loved it! And it is free!

Not so beauty.but ok

Beautiful spot. Very peaceful.