Rose Garden
Berkeley, California
Berkeley’s Historic Rose Garden is a regional destination with its 1,500 rose bushes and 250 varieties of roses, along with breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge.
The garden was one of the first Civil Works Progress Projects built under the Works Progress Administration (WPA). It was conceived in 1933 and completed and dedicated for public use in September 1937 is considered by many to be the finest rose garden in northern California. The roses are pruned in January in preparation for mid-May, when the garden is in its most spectacular state.and
Terms and Conditions
Monday - Thursday Only | 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Only | Ceremony Date: Minimum 4 Weeks from Consultation |
Permit or First Come - First Serve | Full Payment Due Up Front | Valid & Current Legal Government Issued Photo I.D. |
1 Week Prior: Valid Marriage Licence Required | Package is Non-Refundable | No Cancellations | Parking Available
Additional Information
Outdoor ceremonies are often held in the gazebo area, with winding brick paths and wisteria-covered arbors that invite leisurely, relaxed strolls through the grounds. Pathways are steep; wheelchairs can access the site by going through the Codornices Park Tunnel on the east side of Euclid, but the garden itself contains many steep slopes and steps. Overlook at street level is wheelchair accessible.