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January 15th 2015 San Diego Photo Journal - Balboa Park Rose Garden

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Balboa Park Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden

Balboa Park Inez Grant Parker Memorial Gardens

Founded in 1975

The Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Park is 3 acres of some of the most beautiful land as part of Balboa Park. The Access from the main park is via a footbridge that crosses over Rt 163. This photo was taken from that footbridge. 

Much of main gardens is not in view but the photo does show the fountain as a focal point. Roses while beautiful to see from a distance are so much more beautiful up close and the variety of color and fragrance is nothing short of exhilarating. There are 2400 rose bushes and 180 varieties to view.

I took many photos here of the individual roses on display. Because of our warm year around climate, we get year around roses. But like most flowers, Spring is the time with the most explosive growth of flowers.

Below are two examples of just how magnificent these roses are. Beyond the tree line is a very large section and it is hard to miss because you are greeted with the most beautiful varieties of yellow roses and the Memorial Plaque designating the name, Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden. 

Rose Garden Balboa Park

I was particularly taken with this rose. It seemed to have a light show going on inside of it. I studied this one for quite some time. It must have been some sunlight rays from behind that created this illumination glow in the flower.  But it made taking it's photo a delight.

This next rose was an unusual shade of red. It seemed to be the color of a bright red ripe tomato. Really beautiful in it's subtlety. 

When you visit the Rose Garden take some time to look at the individual blooms. While the varieties are named, the shapes and petal arrangements are really interesting.

Tomato Red Rose

 

 

 

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Comments (23)

Jayne Esposito
Coldwell Banker - Morgan Hill, CA
SRES, GREEN

Breathtaking pictures!  We often go on vacation in San Diego, and while we've been to the zoo, we still haven't made it to Balboa Park.  Definitely on the list for next trip!

Jan 15, 2015 11:00 AM
Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

What a lovely post to read on a dark, dreary and rainy day in my neck of the woods.  Thanks for sharing.

Jan 15, 2015 11:01 AM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Silvia, Thank you, I knew there was something about this rose photo that was intriguing to me. I think you are right, it does seem to have that effect.

Jan 15, 2015 11:02 AM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Jane, I undertsatnd that completly. Just remember though, when you are at the Zoo, you are already in Balboa Park, 

Jan 15, 2015 11:04 AM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Carla, Sounds like you should just get on a plane and visit. The sun was so bright today and the temps were in the low 80's.  

Jan 15, 2015 11:05 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

William you have certainly captured the beauty of the Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Park. 

Jan 15, 2015 11:11 AM
David Shamansky
US Mortgages - David Shamansky - Highlands Ranch, CO
Creative, Aggressive & 560 FICO - OK, Colorado Mtg

Hey William, I simply love the vegetation out there. So beautiful

Great pics, as always

Jan 15, 2015 12:39 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

William, I would have no problem taking a relaxing walk through that  park! Enjoy your day!

Jan 15, 2015 07:06 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, William, for sharing this this history and your beautiful photographs.

Jan 15, 2015 09:37 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

William

I love visiting Balboa Park - such a treasure for us to have in San Diego. I have not been to the rose garden but certainly will now. Those are beautiful photos!

Jeff

Jan 16, 2015 02:58 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

William Johnson  Balboa Park is gorgeous and the Roses spectacular . It is winter on the east coast and there are not any flowers in bloom so to see these are breathtaking

Thank you

Jan 16, 2015 05:54 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

All of those pictures are stunning, William.  But, it is the second picture of that special rose blossom that knocks my socks off!

Jan 16, 2015 11:01 AM
John Mayer
Oikos Realty, Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach Florida - Cocoa Beach, FL
Your Beach Area Expert

Nice photos William. It looks like beautiful place.

Jan 16, 2015 01:13 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

William, your roses are just spectacular!  Do you give lessons?

Jan 17, 2015 08:51 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning William. I love the descriptive nature of this post as well as the wonderful pictures.

Jan 17, 2015 10:10 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Hi, William!  You can find this post on today's "Last Week's Favorites".  And another "Wow" to the roses!

Jan 17, 2015 11:54 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

William Johnson yes, have visited Balboa park last time. Gorgeous place to be! 

Jan 18, 2015 01:02 PM
Barbara Calwhite
Keller Williams Realty of Southwest Missouri - Joplin, MO
417-438-7387 Specializing in Relocation

I have never been there but it sure needs to go on my list of places to go.  The pictures are gorgeous !

Jan 18, 2015 09:24 PM
Linda Metallo DiBenardo
RE/MAX Impact, Lockport, Illinois - Lockport, IL

Do you have the names for the roses in the photos?  Roses are my favorite flowers, I have about 100 bushes planted in my yard.

Jan 18, 2015 10:53 PM
Paul Peck
Peck Drywall and Painting serving Brevard County, Florida - Melbourne, FL
Licensed Drywall and Painting Contractor

That place and those rose's... One word William Johnson --> AWESOME! 

-Paul

Jan 22, 2015 08:41 AM