Spring is almost here, which means flowers will soon be bursting to life all across the country. Arizona boasts plenty of eye-popping blooms, and over 1,000 of them are located in the Cele Peterson Rose Garden near Reid Park Zoo. See the enchantment for yourself:

Right across from Reid Park Zoo is a beautiful garden few people know exists.

Facebook/The Friends of the Reid Park Rose Garden Named after fashion icon Cele Peterson, this enchanting place boasts over 1,000 roses spanning more than 100 species.

As you stroll along the meandering pathways, take a seat on one of several benches to stop and smell the roses (literally).

Facebook/The Friends of the Reid Park Rose Garden Close your eyes, hear a soft rustle as the wind gently blows, and take in the bright, floral scent permeating the grounds.

While the garden is always breathtaking, you’ll encounter the most impressive blooms from March-April and October-November.

Facebook/The Friends of the Reid Park Rose Garden Peak season will be here before we know it, just in time for spring.

From flighty hummingbirds to majestic egrets, you never know what wildlife will be lurking in the rosebushes.

Facebook/The Friends of the Reid Park Rose Garden Just look at how beautifully that pale white coat emphasizes the vibrant, multicolored flowers - a truly stunning sight.

It’s also a perfect spot for wedding or engagement photos.

Facebook/The Friends of the Reid Park Rose Garden Could you imagine a more romantic setting?

Little ones will have a blast on the miniature train that circles the garden.

Facebook/The Friends of the Reid Park Rose Garden It’s a tour with absolutely no walking involved!

Address: E 22nd Street & Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85716

Google Maps Hours are 6:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. daily.

Visit the garden’s website or Facebook page to learn more.

Facebook/The Friends of the Reid Park Rose Garden

Named after fashion icon Cele Peterson, this enchanting place boasts over 1,000 roses spanning more than 100 species.

Close your eyes, hear a soft rustle as the wind gently blows, and take in the bright, floral scent permeating the grounds.

Peak season will be here before we know it, just in time for spring.

Just look at how beautifully that pale white coat emphasizes the vibrant, multicolored flowers - a truly stunning sight.

Could you imagine a more romantic setting?

It’s a tour with absolutely no walking involved!

Google Maps

Hours are 6:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. daily.

Have you ever been to Cele Peterson Rose Garden? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience! Check out our previous article for more beautiful blooms to check out this season: This Easy Wildflower Hike In Arizona Will Transport You Into A Sea Of Color.

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Address: E 22nd St & Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85716, USA