Rose garden was open when I was there last week
It is accessible from the north or south entrance. It is on the center of the park.
The entrance coming north from the park
We did not go to it, but the people I was with had said it was on the north side of the park. Wish I could be more help
The rose garden is to the right when you enter the park. It has a covered area as well.
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