Cool International Rose Test Garde References. Web originally built to make a good impression on the lewis and clark expedition in 1905, the international rose test garden has since played an important role in rose conservation, botanical science, and portland culture—it’s the reason portland is nicknamed the city of. See 5,645 reviews, articles, and 3,895 photos of international rose test garden, ranked no.3 on tripadvisor among 455 attractions in portland.
The rose garden is in washington park, and it is free to visit. The international rose test garden at washington park is owned and managed by portland parks & recreation. Learn more >> historic stearns canyon