Nice-sized municipal rose garden located a block off busy Grand Avenue. A good place with benches on various terraced paths with a large variety of rose bushes and trees. Has a reflecting pond and a terrace for weddings. There is also a path recognizing the Oakland Woman of the Year with names since the 50s? Many plants are not blooming yet as of early May. Should be glorious in the next few months. No dogs or bike riding in the garden although I did notice a few people letting their dogs run wild in the non-rose bush upper terraces. read more

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A very calm, peaceful, tranquil place nestled between Oakland Avenue and Grand Avenue!! I can see how, if you don't live close to this place, you will, like me, never knew it even existed!! There is a pond in the middle of the garden, and plenty of walking paths here along with lots of benches, and of course, roses!! You can access this garden from many different ways, the main entrance is on Jean Street. There is also a restroom located here. There is a bit of an incline here when entering at Jean Street. So if you want some quiet outdoor time and space, while in Oakland, this is a great place to go to!!! read more

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I happen to come across this part by accident. It's a beautiful park even though it wasn't in bloom. The park is mainly maintained by volunteers who are friendly and take full pride in what they are doing. I mentioned to a volunteer that some roses had no smell. I was told that not all roses have scents and that is the reason why there is a faint rose scent. As they replant roses, they will be planting rose smelling roses. That was good to hear. read more

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Can't believe I just discovered this enchanting multilevel park and garden. It was filled with gorgeous roses and greenery in August. Unique water features including a fountain cascade and reflecting pool. Concrete pathways and staircases winding through the garden. Bench seating throughout the park, a good amount covered by shade on a Saturday afternoon. The place was surrounded by beautiful trees of various species. Not a lot of grass for picnicking. It wasn't crowded with visitors. A restroom on site for convenience. Free and easy street parking at the entrance on Monte Vista Ave (parking available on Olive Ave as well). It was lovely. read more

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Beautiful large rose garden with a nice arch and stairs to many levels. Includes benches and shade to sit. read more

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Beautiful rose garden Wonderful walkthrough Benches all around with scenic picnic areas What a gem! read more

Morcom Municipal Rose Garden - Parks Near Me - Oakland, California

Even though it was the twilight of summer/dawn of fall, Morcom Municipal Rose Garden still displayed a robust array of rose blooms in a variety of colors and sizes. There were also other kinds of flowers encircling at the borders for a complementing backdrop. It was during the late afternoon, so the rays of the lazy sun were gently bathing the ovals of bushes, effecting a soft hue on all the flower petals. In the middle was a small reflection pool, featuring water that was actually clean! Those volunteers are taking care of this place well. In fact, I saw one tidying up the area by the side of the trickle-down tiered-fountain, which was unbelievably long in length but nonetheless aesthetically soothing. As a whole, the ambience invites one to just relax and release. Accepting the invite were visitors that spanned the generations. Seniors and YAs adorned the benches reading, contemplating, chatting. A couple napped by the reflection pool. Two little ballerinas, still in their performance fits and tailed by their doting dad, entered center stage ready to dance anew among the roses. Morcom Garden beckoned me to join them. But my creaky knee reminded me it was better to watch. read more

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The cutest spot for meditating or to take a leisurely stroll. When the flowers are in bloom it's magical! Someone was playing a guitar when I was here and it made it even more beautiful. read more

The rose garden is a gem. It is absolutely stunning--peaceful and beautifully kept. But the bathroom situation? Uncomfortable. The bathroom stall doors are so high, I am exposed when I sit down on the toilet. read more

Morcom Municipal Rose Garden - anxiety-inducing bathroom stalls or for those who enjoy exposure (What happened here? Budget shortfall?) - Parks Near Me - Oakland, California

The Morcom rose garden is such a neighborhood gem when everything is in bloom. It's become a favorite spot for my daily walk, and I love the tranquility and the assortment of roses. The vounteers do an amazing job maintaining the garden; a small team is there seemingly every day. There are benches for relaxing, chatting, and reading, and the many pedestrian paths efficiently route folks to and from the Grand and Piedmont shopping districts and surrounding residential neighborhoods. It's both in the middle of things and tucked away. Every great city needs a rose garden. read more

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Many years ago....then boyfriend and I lived in Oakland. We found this wonderful spot was within walking distance of our apartment... and walked there frequently. We got married, bought a house, and had a baby girl...who we used to take on walks to smell the roses. Life happened, and we moved. This week we took a trip down nostalgia lane with DGD the Younger. We were thrilled this hidden gem was just as wonderful as it was years ago. It was so fun to see our Granddaughter's delight, snapping pictures and taking it all in. Magical. read more

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If you're running an errand at Ace Hardware on Grand, especially in spring, you should take advantage and stroll down Jean Street and immerse yourself among the sea of roses in full bloom. Hidden away in a purely residential area, it was no wonder three couples were posing for wedding photos here. They had plenty of room, eight acres separated into three sections yet looking very much like one entity. The most arresting part is in the middle where the cascading reflecting pool is surrounded by rose beds in multiple color hues. Dog walkers take advantage of the winding paths circling and dividing the garden. Fortunately there are plenty of benches to allow you a contemplative moment, probably something you can do in the dead of winter when the flowers presumably disappear. In that case, I beg your pardon. I never promised you a rose garden. RELATED - Exploring Oakland? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2ObVcpQ read more

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This is a beautiful rose garden with lots of cute paths to walk. There's three main sections to see. Lovely place to take pictures with friends and family. Unfortunately, the experience is ruined with dog owners who bring their fleabags here in spite of signs at every entrance that forbid dogs from entering. Went today with family and counted a total of fourteen dogs. FOURTEEN. Two of which were unleashed. Dog owners are literally the worst. read more

Morcom Municipal Rose Garden - Clearly posted signs throughout the park that dogs are not allowed. - Parks Near Me - Oakland, California

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The rose garden is a tranquil place to relax and explore the variety of flowers grown there. It's usually pretty empty in the garden. You can peruse the roses, the pond, and the gentle, cascading waterfall. If you're lucky, you may even encounter a wild turkey. It's not a destination, but it is definitely a place to stop and smell the roses. read more

Delightful neighborhood rose garden for pictures, to picnic, or just to ramble about. read more

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I feel so lucky to live a mere 20 min walk away from this floral sanctuary tucked in a residential area in the Grand Lake Oakland neighborhood. Opened in the late 1920s, this eight-acre municipal rose garden features more than 6,000 rose bushes of all varieties. There are so many adjectives to describe it- beautiful, peaceful, relaxing, spacious, quiet...to name a few. I have frequented the garden on an after-dinner walk, impromptu picnic on the bench, a place to peacefully read, and simply to admire the rows of beautiful roses. I've seen others take a more active approach and jog some figure 8's. No matter the reason, there's a sense of calm and wonder whenever I enter, as if we had just escaped the chaos from external world. Bloom season is late April through October so you have half the year to enjoy this gorgeous garden in its prime. I went last week and the roses were just starting to bud. Just keep it a secret so it doesn't get too popular would ya? read more

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Enjoying beautiful Mother Nature in the Oakland area... During vacation time, there's only so much one can eat or buy. I like to go sightseeing once in a while, get some exercise, and explore the surroundings... Morcom Municipal Rose Garden is an excellent place to relax, take a casual stroll, and look at fragrant, colorful roses of all kinds! They're all labeled! My lunch buddy, Dear Daniel (from Honolulu) had written a heartwarming review about this garden. I also read intriguing reviews by Santi T. and Vincent L. who described their peaceful experiences here and the convenient location with free street parking! I was really happy to visit Marcom Municipal Rose Garden with Hazel C. We discovered the walkway which The Oakland Chamber of Commerce (since 1954) acknowledges the Mother of the Year. We saw a wild turkey, a couple of playful squirrels, a few benches where visitors can chat or read, and an awesome reflecting pool! Too bad the waterfall wasn't running... maybe it means that we should return one day? Thanks to Hazel for joining me on this fun adventure! Let's see if there are water lilies next time! read more

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Realtor Life - taking a break - I came across the Marcom Rose Garden Park during a break from an Open House near by. What a wonderful place to enjoy a peaceful walk, meditate and take in the sights of the beautiful roses. A most see - read more

Morcom Municipal Rose Garden - Parks Near Me - Oakland, California

Amazing rose gardens to see and enjoy the peacefulness, and beautiful flowers here. Yada, yada yada read more

Morcom Municipal Rose Garden - A rose rosing! - Parks Near Me - Oakland, California

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So beautiful and fragrant! You can already smell the roses as you walk down the path to the garden from the street. There are a few different entrances but the one on Jean street is the main one. At 8 acres this rose garden is pretty big, more than twice the size of the one in Berkeley. So many roses! So many colors represented: lavender, soft orange, pink,red, white, yellow, blood red, orange,and fuchsia. It's a good balance of a rustic yet manicured feel with the design. In addition to the many different styles and colors of roses, there is a pond with lily pads, ducks, descending waterfall pools, and even a family of wild turkeys roaming around! read more

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I swear that I wrote a review here but apparently I didn't. My friend who grew up in the Bay Area told me about this place so that I could take Mink to stroll through when she came to visit me in CA. We were dating at the time and I knew she would love the place because it offers many photo opportunities. What I loved about the place is that it was a lot closer to visit than the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden. I was living in Walnut Creek or Alamo at the time. Hop on the 24 and within 30 minutes or so, we were there. Mink absolutely loved Morcome Municipal Rose Garden. She liked the design of the place and that it was a hidden gem in Oakland. Lots of street parking available in the neighborhood and it was easy to find with Google Maps/Navi. We saw kids there on a field trip, older couples people watching on benches and people taking photos for a photoshoot. The area was safe, clean and tranquil. She liked it here so much that we added it to my in-laws itinerary for their first trip to the US. Great place to visit and to take the time to smell the roses. read more

Morcom Municipal Rose Garden - Beautiful place for photos! (Bottom of waterfalls) - Parks Near Me - Oakland, California

Serene, beautiful and delightfully designed. I took my sister, who's a master gardener and she had a great time photographing roses. Thanks to all of the volunteers who take care of it. read more

Great place to visit if you are in need of a stroll! They have a beautiful garden with so many flowers. The roses are beautiful and well maintained. Lots of paved pathways and in a safe and convenient location. Many photo spots as well. read more

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I went to visit on a Saturday around 12pm. We easily found street parking on Oakland Ave. There were plenty of benches that were available in the garden and there weren't that many people. We sat on a bench and ate our lunch. Also, if you need to go to the restroom there are 2 unisex restrooms open. read more

Awesome rose garden to take a walk or a light workout with stairs to go up/down. Spring is the perfect time to come by and explore. So many different/vibrant colors of roses. A few benches to sit and chill. There are public restrooms but not sure if open during this time. read more

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I love this place. I just call it The Oakland Rose Garden. Even when nothing is in bloom I love walking around, up the fountain stairs, sitting on one of the donated benches. The gardeners have a lot of love in their hearts. I think they used to be all volunteers- not sure now. Its a great place to draw or paint, too. read more

Come weed with us! Every Wednesday there is a group of dedicated volunteers who help maintain the rose garden. There ARE staff from Parks and Recreation with our main man being Christian. They are the only ones allowed to use weed whackers and other machinery to keep the garden lovely. Visit the website: https://friendsofoaklandrose.org/ and learn more about us! read more

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Such a lovely hidden gem. Pretty year round but of course best when the roses are in full bloom and their heady aroma fills the air as you walk past. Fountains, pergolas, arbors and terraces in a classical layout. Plenty of benches for relaxing... read more

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Come for the roses, stay for the peacefulness. Tucked in a residential area, the Morcom Municipal Rose Garden is opened to the public and houses 6,000 rose bushes. Stroll along one of the well maintained paths on this 8 acre rose sanctuary and let all your senses become intoxicated from the surroundings. During my summer visit, we were able to thoroughly enjoy the sunny and covered pathways while admiring the flowers. There were benches available which would be the perfect place to gather your thoughts or spend time with a good friend. On that day, the lack of visitors created a more peaceful environment. Also, I took pictures as the colors of the roses were vibrant against the lush foliage background. This would be a perfect backdrop for novice and professional photographers. Make sure to visit this rose garden and enjoy this hidden gem in Oakland. read more

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Sweet place for a stroll or some contemplation. Looks to be open daily from dawn to dust (including weekends). Beautiful varieties. We visited in October and looks to be near the end of the blooming season. Lots of steps but some cool architectural features as well. A lot about 30-40 minutes to explore. Easy parking on Oakland Ave and Olive but there are several access points. read more

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Really love this park. Lots of place to walk around and I love seeing the roses and just chilling! The nature sounds calms my inner demons and I feel like my depression is lifted for the time I am here and I end up in a better mood! I come here to eat or just enjoy time with my friends and look at the roses. People here seem kind and mind their own business too! There are cats here with collars that we lurk at and they are kind to each other. My life is now complete. I am the main character to this anime when i'm in this park LMAO. read more

Morcom Municipal Rose Garden - Parks Near Me - Oakland, California

Solid neighborhood park laid into a ravine. The pretty layout has rose gardens running the length of the gulch and flanked by trees along the elevated sides. The widely spaced roses prevented a garden bursting with color. The best roses were at the top of the cascading water feature. Marijuana is legal but users need to learn proper public etiquette. What might be the primary aroma someone wants to smell in a rose garden? Maybe the scent of roses? Does pot smoke help or hinder that enjoyment? Have some consideration for the people around you. The park does not have a parking lot. Street parking was scarce. read more

This place is like a hidden little oasis in Oakland. My friend first introduced me to it and it's a truly a hidden gem. It's small but well maintained, I would say even more well-maintained than the Berkeley Rose Garden (although both are nice), and has a nice pool and waterfall fountains, and great for a nice walk around or sitting on benches. It's right off Grand, so maybe relaxing or walking before or after grocery shopping. read more

Happy Easter! After the celebration and since we were 20 minutes before our reservation for the blood orange mimosa at Camino my companion in all that this is this day and I we visited here. And only a flower or two had opened, but the promise of what lay ahead, much like the message of this day, was not insubstantial. From the buds to the children playing eggs on the paths and in tall grass, portents of things to come all around us. The Rose Garden is of the hidden gem variety, all tucked away far enough off the beaten track that those who stick to said thoroughfare never get to see. There's a reason you'll find some on the highway and others, fewer in number, in these other, I'd offer, more special places. Per my muse: The birds they sang at the break of day Start again I heard them say Don't dwell on what has passed away or what is yet to be. Ah the wars they will be fought again The holy dove She will be caught again bought and sold and bought again the dove is never free. Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack in everything That's how the light gets in. The Rose Garden sometimes is this light. read more

Morcom Municipal Rose Garden - In the beginning ... - Parks Near Me - Oakland, California

My amazing neighborhood spot to stroll, work out and unwind. So many options to enjoy this entire space. There's a lot of park benches and stairs. A lot of people take their kids here and enjoy a nice picnic. The terror Gerald the turkey has been removed but I did however run into his family member. I love this neighborhood gem. So many different kinds of roses. Great date spot too! read more

This place might be pretty good for anyone, though some of the people living around these parts think it isn't for everyone. Breath deeply, slowly, again and again. Wander carefree around the place. Sit and listen to the water. Espy birds and know how simple the impossible was long ago. I think this place has less contemporary technology per square acre than most people are accustomed to. Let it go. Turn it off. Exfoliate your mind. Take care of all your basic needs, like laundry, eating, urgent phone calls, before coming here if you can. The public restrooms are locked sometimes. Avoid bringing a lot of unnecessary distractions, or being too disruptive. This place resembles a sacred temple. So, take what you "find" here home with you. Peace is not a unachievable. read more

It's a very pretty place and you often can see people sitting at the multiple benches and chairs around on a sunny day. My only complaint is that the bathrooms aren't wheelchair accessible and their doors are strangely short and the room itself is very messy. The garden itself is a nice place to meet others and you can get free parking along olive avenue. I wouldn't come in the other way; the spots are usually taken and there's a huge incline. read more

Oakland is known for being and interesting cool place partly because of places like this. I've got nothing against Roses just as long as I don't have to take care of them.... that is what makes this place so great. You can enjoy the plants and let somebody else deal with them. Roses get rust and diseased leaves and need constant pruning where you will get all cut up when you go in. Frustration occurs when you take the sick, wilted leaves into the nursery for diagnosis and you leave confused and overwhelmed with more information than you ever wanted to know of roses. Don't deal with all that hassle... plant a low maintenance yard with gravel and a few ornamental drought resistant grasses and come here. Its pleasant, quiet and few people know of it. read more

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Thinking of the impending 75th anniversary of Berkeley's Rose Garden causes my mind to wander to Morcom's in Oakland. Headed to the lake in a few hours, I've been fortunate to visit on a walking tour of Oakland. Nestled near Piedmont and accessible from various points in residential-dom, Morcom is a haven for the city-weary. The gradation makes it seem almost colosseum-like. At the time that I visited (twice since), I always become envious of the apartment neighbors who get to enjoy the roses by just leaning out and onto their balconies. I used to live quite close to a historic rose garden in Pdx, OR. Flowers and blooms, nature unfurled, does something to a person. Imparts hope? Expression of ineffable beauty? something along that bent. It's a true beaut... not to be missed for those who think that Oaktown is just a bunch of mortality stats. read more

Review #108 - 2018 I've had this place bookmarked for a while and was waiting for the weather to warm up so the roses would be in full bloom before I headed out for a visit. I was about to leave my house, but my older brother texted to ask what I was up to. He's been on vacation for about 3 weeks and haven't done much during his time off so I told him to come along with us. We showed up around 11 AM on Friday, May 4th, and there wasn't too many people around so it was nice to be able to take some nice photos without having people in the background. It was very nice & quiet and the weather was just perfect! A bunch of people did show up about half an hour later. We saw 3 men cleaning and maintaining the garden, which shows that they really put in a lot of effort to keep the garden beautiful for our pleasure. There were a good amount of fully bloomed roses and some that haven't bloomed yet so I'm sure that you can still enjoy them until summer arrives. We came across a few turkeys and one in particular followed us around the whole place so my daughter was kind of amused, but scared at the same time. The water fountain was absolutely beautiful, but sadly I didn't get any pictures since I was too busy trying to keep my daughter from running into the water or falling off the steps. We'll definitely be back again! read more

Morcom Municipal Rose Garden - 05/04/2018: Turkey stalked us... - Parks Near Me - Oakland, California

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