Street Address:
4124 Roseway Road
Minneapolis, MN 55409
Directions:
Within Lyndale Park
Phone Number:
612 370-4838
Website: http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=4&parkid=348
Run by:
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation
Date Established:
1962
Size:
Part of the 61 acre Lyndale Park
Cost:
No admission fee
Peak Season:
Mid-June to frost
Spring bulbs begin in May
Extras:
Free street parking and fee parking lot nearby
Restrooms -near the bird sanctuary and parking lot
Accessibility
Bird watching - Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary is adjacent
Hiking - walking paths around Lake Harriet
Biking - biking paths around Lake Harriet
Weddings can be scheduled in the garden
Comments:
This is a display garden that was established just east of the adjacent Rose Garden in 1962 when the Phelps, or "Turtle", Fountain was moved here from its former downtown site in Minneapolis' Gateway Park, which was sucumbing to urban renewal. The garden is made up of two long perennial borders that flank six annual beds. The combination of fountain and flowers contained by an undulating hedge, makes this a sought out spot not only for garden enthusiasts, but for wedding ceremonies and photos, as well. The flower beds are well labeled with plant I.D. tags. |
