Clare and Miles Mills Rose Garden — Attraction in Des Moines

We decided to walk through the rose garden on Sunday morning after visiting the art museum. We thought as we entered that we heard a trumpet and as we got to the center of the garden there was a trumpet player, playing for himself and whoever happened to come along. He was about to go home for the day but he still made time to play two songs for us. This was a wonderful experience. I didn't catch the players name but he sure made my wife and I's day. Thanks to...

Very nice rose garden next to greenwood park and the art center. Great lookout on the pond if you go deeper into the park, connected to the bike trails and nature trail "rollercoaster". Lots of roses and interesting structures scattered throughout. Could use more paving/trail connectivity. Great place for a picnic, bike ride, walk, or to set up a...

It is a beautiful place, well maintained. We strolled around the garden, looking at the rose's names. It was a little early , so the roses weren't blooming yet. Still a very serene place. There are a few benches and two picnic tables to sit at. There is plenty of parking in a designated...