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American Rose Center
Nature
Largest rose garden in the United States with over 20,000 rose bushes — supports botany, horticulture, and plant taxonomy study.
What families say
This peaceful garden is great for a low-key walk or picnic, with flat, accessible pathways (concrete and natural) that work well for younger kids or strollers, plus a visitor center and low entry fees. Timing matters a lot, though—several visitors hit off-season or early visits with few roses actually blooming, so plan around peak bloom season if the roses themselves are the point of the trip. Since it's rose-focused, don't expect much plant variety beyond that, but staff are described as friendly and the setting as relaxing for a shorter, easygoing outing.
Ages 5–16
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8877 Jefferson Paige Rd, Shreveport, LA 71119
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