Whetstone Park Of Roses Fourth Of July
Decades ago the park was used as a horse farm followed by victory gardens created by residents during world war i.
Whetstone park of roses fourth of july. The park of roses is located in the 149 acre whetstone park. Whetstone aerial lower park soccer rose garden casting pond ball fields. 14 went 10 interested. In 1951 members of the columbus rose club and the central ohio rose society formed a committee to create a municipal rose garden in columbus.
We host the clintonville fireworks at whestone park of roses. Share this event with your friends. In 1952 35 acres in the northern part of the park were set aside as the columbus park of roses. Opened in 1952 the park of roses is a frequent site for weddings and special events.
Money from the sale of the garden s fertilizer fund was used to help the clintonville community council sponsor the first fourth of july celebration. Fireworks on the fourth at whetstone park july 4 2018. Wednesday july 4 2012 at 12 00 am edt. Whetstone park was officially dedicated on memorial day 1950.
More than a year ago. Whetstone park in clintonville is a columbus landmark. 97 reviews of whetstone park of roses even though i went today end of may and there were maybe 6 roses total in bloom in the entire park this didn t detract from the beautiful setup of the park overall which was lush and busy. Whetstone park of roses 4th of july celebration.
All volunteers help put on a wonderful celebration for our city and. Whetstone park of roses links. Fourth of july page. Clintonville parks under contruction.
Clintonville july fourth celebration inc columbus oh. The park includes bike trails baseball fields and tennis courts a pond ravine library and recreation facility as well as the beautiful 13 acre 53 000 m park of roses.