Laura Conyers Smith Rose Garden

Today there are about 4 000 roses of nearly 168 varieties in the 1 5 acre.

Laura conyers smith rose garden. In 1989 the garden received a national honor bestowed by the american rose society. Today there are about 3 000 roses of nearly 150 varietie s in the 1 5 acre garden. The original design for the rose garden included a small lily pool in the center of the garden which was built and dedicated in 1936.

One of kansas city s most admired places nestled within a popular park the laura conyers smith municipal rose garden showcases approximately 130 varieties o. It has been a serene oasis and vitalizing inspiration to countless people who have passed that way for three quarters of a century. In 1939 a sculpture entitled spirit of the rose garden was placed in the pool with gentle sprays of.

The laura conyers smith municipal rose garden at loose park has contained a water feature since the 1930s. In 1965 the garden was officially named the laura conyers smith municipal rose garden. Loose memorial park is a radiant expanse of 1 acres with some 4000 roses of nearly 150 varieties.

The garden s pergolas gifts from individuals and organizations in the early years bear commemorative plaques. The first garden contained 120 rose plants.