University Park World Peace Rose Garden — Attraction in Stockton

I had heard about the World Peace Garden, but I had never been there before. I decided one day to stop at the garden and check it out. The roses are beautiful. They are very tall, which was surprising to me, but very healthy. The roses were abundant. I decided to take my mother by the garden after my 1st experience. She has always worked in her garden, and was equally impressed by the garden. I've worked with roses for many years and am curious as to who maintains the garden. Perhaps some day I may volunteer. I'll continue to encourage people to enjoy & appreciate the...

Today my youngest daughter took me to a beautiful rose garden for my birthday week celebration. I love roses, not only for their beauty and scent, but more importantly because they remind me, make me feel closer to mom who has passed on. Not a day goes by that I don't miss her. But today...she felt close by. The "sunburst and planet" planting was an inspired idea. The breeze wafting about us, three fountains and bridge...idealic. I felt great peace, how apropos while in a...

Birthday week going strong! This place was spacious and quaint, I brought mom here to continue her birthday because she had always said that roses remind her of her mother. Free entry and if your lucky you might just see Truddy T. Urtles and her cousin Ruddy T. Urtles. Along with poser G. Eese and the his family! Great place to have a quiet picnic...