Elizabeth Park Conservancy

America's Oldest Municipal Rose Garden

Elizabeth Park spans 102 acres on the Hartford / West Hartford line and features the oldest public municipal rose garden in the country (15,000 rose bushes). Free admission to the gardens makes it a default Hartford-metro family outing.

Garden Programs and Park Tours

Programs include:
- Seasonal garden programs
- Naturalist-led park tours
- Self-guided rose, perennial, and rock garden visits
- Pond and woodland areas

What's Included

• Free park and garden access
• Pond House Cafe on-site
• Tour bookings via the conservancy office
• Seasonal events open to families

Experience

Outdoor garden park - free, walkable, photogenic. Suits kids who like wide-open green space and slow plant exploration.