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Bark in the Park

“Woof woof!” “Bow wow!” “Yip yap!” “Arf arf!” Winter…the time of year when trees have lost their leaves. Sounds carry when the landscape is snow free. As a result, dog owners may be able to identify their furry friends from

Karen Martens January 6, 2024 down the garden path Read more

What Are Rose Hips?

You may have noticed what look like orange or red berries on many of the rose bushes throughout the Columbus Park of Roses. These are called “rose hips,” and are the fruits of the rose. They develop as the petals

Karen Martens November 17, 2023 down the garden path Read more

Preparing Rose Bushes for Winter: A few easy steps encourage their healthy return next spring

As the roses in the garden make their final display for 2023, visitors might wonder how the roses are cared for in the fall so that they survive the winter. The Columbus Park of Roses adheres to a few guidelines:

Karen Martens October 20, 2023 down the garden path Read more

Free Tree Walk with City Forester — Tuesday, October 3

Are you interested in learning more about trees? Then join City Forester Steve Horhut on a tree walk at the Columbus Park of Roses. Did you know that the Columbus Park of Roses was recently named a certified Level II

Karen Martens September 30, 2023 down the garden path Read more

September Marks the 70th Anniversary of CPOR’s Official Dedication: A look back to the gardens’ origins and seven decades of milestones

June 6, 2023, marked the 70th anniversary of the Columbus Park of Roses. The CPOR, located within Whetstone Park, was farmland until the 1940s. Rand Hollenback, a founding member of the Clintonville Community Council, was among a group who long

Karen Martens September 12, 2023 down the garden path Read more
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What is happening in the park

  • 2025 Rose List Now Available: Enhance your Columbus Park of Roses Experience May 17, 2025
  • Welcome Spring! The CPOR Ornamental Tree Collection April 5, 2025
  • Fireworks in February?! February 18, 2025
  • Our own ‘From little acorns mighty oaks grow’ December 13, 2024
  • The Gardens in Autumn October 15, 2024
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