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Outdoors Washington Park, Portland

International Rose Test Garden

An outdoor spot in Washington Park, Portland, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Jun.

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International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park, Portland
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Why go

Free garden of 10,000+ rose bushes with city and Mount Hood views.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Portland, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Portland Japanese Garden, 0.1 mi away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Washington Park
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Jun

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Portland. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Portland Japanese Garden

    Eight garden styles on a Washington Park hillside, often called the finest outside Japan.

    Outdoors · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Pittock Mansion

    1914 French Renaissance mansion high in the West Hills; its lawn looks over downtown to Mount Hood.

    Sight · Northwest Portland · 0.7 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Ken's Artisan Bakery

    Ken Forkish's bakery on NW 21st since 2001, known for croissants, canelés and country loaves.

    Food · Northwest Portland · 0.7 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Crystal Ballroom

    McMenamins' 1914 ballroom with a sprung 'floating' dance floor, which books a ticketed NYE concert most years.

    Drinks · Downtown Portland · 1.0 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Multnomah Whiskey Library

    Leather-and-wood whiskey bar with 1,500+ bottles and a rolling cart service.

    Drinks · 1.1 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Jake's Famous Crawfish

    Seafood house dating to 1892, with dark wood, white tablecloths and Pacific Northwest oysters and salmon.

    Food · Downtown Portland · 1.1 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

International Rose Test Garden is a stop on our Pacific Northwest route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Portland run from 45°F in December to 84°F in August; December is usually the wettest month. For International Rose Test Garden itself, we suggest: Jun.

Modelled monthly averages for Portland from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Portland weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for International Rose Test Garden, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
400 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR 97205, USA
Coordinates
45.51895, -122.70527
Destination
Portland, Oregon

International Rose Test Garden: quick answers

How much time do you need at International Rose Test Garden?

Plan on about 45 minutes at International Rose Test Garden. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit International Rose Test Garden?

Our pick: Jun.

Is International Rose Test Garden free?

Yes, we list International Rose Test Garden as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is International Rose Test Garden?

International Rose Test Garden is at 400 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR 97205, USA, in Washington Park. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include International Rose Test Garden?

International Rose Test Garden appears on Pacific Northwest, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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