zeitgeist57 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 My 'rents came down to visit from Cleveland...and I thought it would be a great idea to go to the Park of Roses, which is by Whetstone Park off of High Street in Clintonville. I've lived in Columbus for more than 5 years and have never been there. Weather-wise, it was hot as hell and obviously dry (this was before the storms that were having right now...) It's also late-August so I was expecting to not necessarily find a bunch of rose blossoms...little late in the season and very dry. It was a seriously beautiful place. There were roses blooming everywhere, and you could tell that a ton of care and effort went into keeping it beautiful. The place smelled amazing, and it's on a very large piece of property. As I type this out, I realize it seems a little silly to say how many ROSES were at the Park of ROSES, but it's a staggeringly beautiful outdoor garden and, again, I didn't really expect anything to bloom with how dry it's been the last few weeks. If you have family, a lover, kids, anyone who even remotely likes to be outdoors, bring a picnic with some wine, get a book, or do something to spend the better part of an afternoon there. I still am amazed at what a quality destination that was. I will definitely go back many more times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conesmasher Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Thanks for the heads up. Ignortantly, I've been there, but never seen the roses. I'll have to check this out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Haven't been there since I was little. They used to have some sort of Kite flying contest there in the summer. I remember it being nice then. It might be worth going for a drive with my wife and daughter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 I always love going there. At night, it's even cooler. Very quiet, cool, and sometimes foggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1qwk767 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 clay depending on how the rain goes if it lets up any you should take your parents to inniswood metro gardens in westerville http://www.inniswood.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted August 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Thanks for the tip on Inniswood. There are still a lot of parks I need to check out before the winter...one biggie is the Alum Creek dog park for my poor dog Blue...she's been a real sweetie since we moved back from Florida; no more doggie beaches... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 If you like Park'o'Roses, you'll love Inniswood. I've taken the fam to both many times, and will do it many more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Wife and I were married there. Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Used to live accross the street on Chatham Rd. Taking a walk through there was great fun. Kind of hate we had to move where we did as Clintonville is a very nice area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 It's on the Olentangy Scenic Bike trail, for those who want to check it out in such a way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 How late are they open? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 it's a Park, all of which I consider to be open 24/7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 it's a Park, all of which I consider to be open 24/7. Most parks close at 11PM in columbus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 And it's never stopped me from visiting one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 And it's never stopped me from visiting one. So do you back in your parking space after 11? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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