- Windsounds Carillon Tower,photo by William Groth
The Gardens of the American Rose Center will be closed for an undetermined length of time (opening Tuesday,May 21st,at the earliest) following severe storm damage May 16th.
The Gardens have many tress down on the grounds,along with downed power lines and water damage to the office buildings.
Please call before coming to visit the Gardens:318-938-5402
The Gardens of the American Rose Center will be closed weekends until March 1, 2013. The gardens are open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for federal holidays.Effective March 1, 2013 through October 31, 2013, the Gardens of the American Rose Center will be open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. |
Official Rose Bloom Season
The official rose bloom season is from April through the end of October. At the end of the year, the gardens are magically transformed into a winter wonderland of twinkling lights for Christmas in Roseland. The Gardens will officially open on April 1, 2013. We will close October 31, 2013 for our winter season. For special events, see the list below.
Hours Of Operation
Effective April 1, 2013 through October 31, 2013, the Gardens of the American Rose Center will be open 9-5 Monday through Saturday, and 1-5 on Sunday.
Admission
Admission to the Gardens of the American Rose Center is by donation, except for special events. A donation box may be located on the front porch of the Administration Building. Please make a donation and take a complimentary garden map for a self-guided tour. A free cell phone audio tour is also available to our guests. Watch for the QR codes marking tour locations throughout the gardens
Guided Cart Tours
Reservations for cart tours, when available, should be made one-week in advance of the requested tour date. Contact Carol Spiers at 318-938-5402, ext. 223, or carol@ars-hq.org to reserve cart tours. Cart tours are available for groups of 5 or more only. The fee is $10 per person. Our cart capacity is 7 people per tour. Cart tours are not available on weekends or holidays. [Please note that these tour limitations are due to reduced staffing for the 2013 season at the Gardens of the American Rose Center].
Photography
All professional photography must be scheduled through the office. Click here to view the complete American Rose Center Photography Policy.
Use of BBQ Grills and Picnic Areas
Grills are available on a first come, first served basis. Grills may not be used during special events. Guests using grills must observe all state and local regulations regarding open fires (if a burn ban is in place, no fires will be allowed without exception). Guests may not leave fires unattended. All fires must be out and completely extinguished before guests leave the area.
Location
We are conveniently located just off of I-20, Exit 5 near Greenwood, Louisiana and follow the signs to Jefferson Paige Road.
Gardens of the American Rose Center
8877 Jefferson Paige Road
Shreveport, LA 71119
318-938-5534
Click here to view a video featuring the Gardens of the American Rose Center
| Special Events Complete List | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| ARC Pruning Party | February 16, 2013 |
| Green Thumb Horticulture Education Programs –2013 | |
| Pruning:Learn It and Do It Speakers:Baxter Williams (Pruning) and Robert Powell (Rose Culture) Held in conjunction with Pruning Party at the Gardens of the ARC | February 16 - 9:00am |
| Sweet Roses and Sassy Fruit Held in conjunction with Spring Bloom at the Gardens of the ARC | April 20 - 9:00am |
| From the Table to the Garden Lab Experiences will discuss and demonstrate food preparation,summer vegetables; participants may bring their own vegetables to share with other seminar visitors. | June 22 – 9:00am |
| The Birds and the Bees Bud Evans,local beekeeper and expert on beekeeping in the urban garden. | Sept. 7 – 9:00am |