New Rose Garden In Fremont To Be Unveiled Next Week

FREMONT, CA — A new rose garden celebrating Fremont's "rich horticultural history" will be unveiled at California Nursery Historic Park next week, according to city officials.

The grand opening celebration will take place on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. and will allow attendants to take a "leisurely stroll" through the garden, which will have new ADA-accessible pathways, Fremont city officials said.

"Inspired by the nursery’s legacy in rose cultivation, the garden blends historic and modern rose varieties to create a lasting tribute," Anisha Mistry, a recreation supervisor with the city of Fremont, told Patch. "Its purpose is to provide a welcoming, inclusive gathering space that celebrates the past while serving today’s community for everyday enjoyment, education, and special events."

Paul Zimmerman, who helped select what roses would be displayed, said online that he wanted to tell the story of the flower's history in California through the garden.

"The logical place to begin is with the rich history of rose breeding in California," Zimmerman said. "It stretches back well over a hundred years and is still going strong.

The new garden is part of a plan that is meant to maintain the park's historic features while revitalizing the area, including a new entry plaza, according to officials.

It features hundreds of roses by several breeders, according to Zimmerman, who hopes the garden will show the "rich, visual" story of roses in California.

"The park will tell the story of the California Nursery Company to current and future generations through the sharing of the site’s remaining historic buildings, majestic arboricultural resources, and display of the carefully preserved artifacts and documents," city officials said online.

California Nursery Historic Park is located at 36501 Niles Blvd.