Not until you visit these sprawling gardens in Washington Park will you fully understand the reasoning behind one of Portland's nicknames ... operated public rose test garden in the United ...

The Portland Rose Festival followed two years ... first came forth in 1912 and the International Rose Test Garden found a home in Washington Park in 1917.

The 12-acre Portland Japanese Garden is made up ... They also suggested pairing a trip to the International Rose Test Garden with a visit here as both gardens are within walking distance of ...

Portland’s parks remain some of the ... One of Oregon’s most popular attractions, the International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park is home to 10,000 rose bushes of 610 different varieties.