Memorial Rose Garden
History of the Memorial Rose Garden
The Dodge City Area Women's Chamber of Commerce Inc. Memorial Commemorative Rose Garden was the brainchild of the Beautification Committee. These wonderful volunteer researched, planned, and planted the first rose in the spring of 1987.
The Rose Garden is located on the campus of Dodge City Community College at North 14th Avenue. After years of fund raising, support from the community, and hours of work by many volunteers, the garden was formally dedicated on July 26th, 1987. The garden is maintained by the Beautification Committee, members, and volunteers.
Each raised bed holds 5 to 10 rose bushes with identification plaques. A sign is placed at the entrance stating which rose is dedicated to whom and whether it is a Commemorative or Memorial. A drip irrigation system is installed for proper watering.
We hope the Rose Garden will be a place for people to come, sit, relax, meditate, or just take time to stop and "smell the roses".
To purchase a rose for a loved one, please fill out the form below.
COST IS $50 for initial rose purchase and $40 for maintenance every 2 years
Please enclose the completed form with payment,
Mail to: Dodge City Area Women’s Chamber
PO BOX 351,
DODGE CITY, KS 67801
The duties of the Beautification Committee include:
Caring for the Memorial Rose Garden, located on N. 14th.
Assisting in other areas of beautifying the city at the Committee's discretion.
Keeping records of memorial roses by name of the purchaser and the name of the person(s) memorialized.
Contacting purchasers when their memorial rose fee renews.