Welcome to
America’s Rose Garden
at the GARDENS of the
AMERICAN ROSE CENTER
ABOUT THE GARDENS
Home of the Rose, AMERICA’S NATIONAL FLORAL EMBLEM, as decreed by President Ronald Reagan forty years ago on November 20, 1986!
The Gardens were carved out of our 118 acres of magnificent pine forestland in Shreveport, Louisiana, easily reached at Exit 5 on Interstate 20 between the city of Shreveport and the Texas border.
The Gardens were open to the public in 1975. Today, “America’s Rose Garden” features a variety of roses across numerous gardens, with a multitude of companion plants, trees, shrubs, sculptures and fountains.
We were proud to celebrate the Gardens’ 50th Anniversary in 2025, when the property came under the stewardship of a new, locally operated non-profit organization, the American Rose Center. Affectionally known as “America’s Rose Garden”, it is a jewel in the crown of Shreveport and the surrounding region, and for the state of Louisiana. We are striving to increase awareness of the Gardens by offering a serene and tranquil garden for a quiet stroll or retreat, as well as exciting and educational events of interest to the community.
Plan a visit soon – we look forward to seeing you.
THE GARDENS ARE OPEN
Your admission and event fees help to continue the work of the non-profit organization that is caring for the Gardens and facilities. We appreciate your patronage. Please enter through the front building – the Klima Education & Visitor Center – to pay the admission fee by card, cash, check or by using our convenient QR code.
$5 PER PERSON • Children under 3 are free.
Click below for tickets OR pay by card or cash in the Gift Shop
CURRENT GARDEN HOURS
- Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Saturday & Sunday: 8:00AM - 12:00PM
AMERICA’S 250TH: FAMILY FRIENDLY • PATRIOTIC • OUTDOOR & INDOOR FUN
CELEBRATE AMERICA AT THE GARDENS!
coming soon
Bring your folding chair and wear your favorite historic character costume: patriot, pilgrim, soldier, cowboy…Americana!
- Sunday, July 5th, 4PM 'til Firework Show
- 8877 Jefferson Paige Rd, Shreveport, LA 71119
- $10 per person/ $30 per car of four people.
- Media: beth@americanrosecenter.org
MUSICAL PERFORMANCES
The Bone Society (15 Trombones) - 6:00 pm
The Redemptions (9 member Gospel Choir, 3 instrumentalists) - 7:00 pm
The Victory Belles (3-piece harmony) In World War II uniforms, Patriotic & Americana songs - 8:00 pmCOSTUMES & HISTORICAL CHARACTERS
Patriotic costume contest & historical characters for photo opportunities.
Vendors & Food Trucks
Food trucks including American hot dogs & hamburgers. Watermelon, apple pie (during heat of the day from 4:00 pm). America’s birthday cake. Beverages
Family-friendly games & activities
Outdoor games & scavenger hunt, bounce houses, garden strolls, music. Indoors: gift shop, bingo, garden strolls, photo with the Founders.
GRAND FIREWORKS finish
Sparklers, flares, fireworks to finish after dark.
Contact Information
Tours
Please call ahead to schedule.
You will find a visit to the Gardens to be a peaceful, serene and cathedral-like setting created by the towering pines surrounding the garden areas. There is a lot to see throughout the Garden Season (see dates above). The garden does specialize in roses; the roses and rose gardens are at their best from Mid-April to Late-May and from Mid-September to Late-October — with weather always being a factor.