Friends of Columbus Park of Roses:

The Rose Foundation

The Columbus Park of Roses Foundation is a not-for-profit philanthropy formed to benefit and support the Park of Roses above and beyond the ups and downs of municipal budgets. It was initially incorporated in 1968 and became a 501(c)(3) corporation in 1986. The need for this organization became apparent when, after a particularly hard winter, thousands of roses needed to be replaced and doing so was not in the City’s budget. The Rose Foundation stepped forward and funded the replanting in the Park.

Over the years, the Rose Foundation has received significant contributions from bequests left by rose and garden lovers, people who knew and loved the Park of Roses. Hundreds of individual donations are made every year from all over the United States, allowing the Rose Foundation to continue its support of this world class rose garden.

In addition to purchasing new roses for the Park, significant Rose Foundation projects have included development of both the Heritage and Earth-Kind Gardens for educational and demonstration purposes, renovation of the Volunteers' office, placement of teak and stone benches throughout the Park, bird seed for the bird feeding program, and funding seasonal garden workers to supplement the City’s garden staff. All contributions to the Rose Foundation are tax deductible.

For more information call 614.645.3391 or email rosefoundation@parkofroses.org

Dedications

There are many opportunities available to those who wish to commemorate a loved one
or special occasion at the Park of Roses. The Rose Foundation accepts donations for these categories of dedications:

12” x 12 engraved stones, $200

There are 4 areas in the Park where stone walkways can be engraved to remember significant events such as a birth, wedding, retiremen or loss of a loved one.

Section 1: Garden Entrance
Section 2: Perennial Garden
Section 3: Observation Tower
Section 4: Heritage Garden
Printing space allows up to 4 lines with 14 spaces per line. Wording will be approved by Columbus Recreation and Parks Department and the Rose Foundation. New stones are installed 2 or 3 times per year.

8” x 8” engraved pavers in Earth Kind Garden, $100

Printing space allows up to 3 lines with 10 spaces per line. Wording will be approved by Columbus Recreation and Parks Department and the Rose Foundation. New stones are installed 2 or 3 times per year.

Dedicated Rose Beds, $200 with $30 annual maintenance fee

A bed of 20 existing roses can be dedicated for the initial amount and maintained for as long as the annual fee is renewed. A name plate with the honoree’s name is placed in
the bed. Contact the Rose Foundation to see which varieties of roses are available to
be dedicated.

Dedicated Trees, $200

These trees are planted in the Earth Kind Rose Garden. Contact the Rose Foundation to see which varieties of trees are available to be dedicated.

4’ stone bench with name engraved, $1,500
6’ teakwood bench with brass name plate, $1,500
Donations to feed birds, any amount
General Garden Needs, any amount

All general donations are acknowledged as gifts toward rose replacement in the name
of the honoree.

For more information, call 614.645.3391 or email rosefoundation@parkofroses.org