Merrick Rose Garden

This park is wonderful. It is a large rose garden that is maintained meticulously all year round, especially in the spring months before it’s blooming time in summer.
The only big bummer is that dogs are not allowed, a rule that I break frequently unless there are other people there. I do understand the rule — probably don’t want dogs sprinting through and tramping/​peeing on roses — but the middle of the park has a wonderful and separated grassy space. Still think dogs should definitely be allowed on-​leash.
Generally this is an awesome place to have in the neighborhood and the roses are awesome when in bloom — so many varieties!

This garden is absolutely beautiful. The maintenance guy keeps it so well groomed that even in October you see full bloom gorgeous roses and perfect green grass. The fountain is soothing and creates a wonderful backdrop for photos. This is a terrific spot to relax in Evanston.

I have always loved this rose garden, since I lived in Evanston about 15 yrs ago. It’s on the SW corner of Oak Ave and Lake Street. I can’t believe only one other person has reviewed this quiet beautiful rose garden. Maybe tree huggers don’t write Unilocal reviews? Maybe it’s listed under a different title that has more reviews?
Anyway, it’s across the street from a big brick church and maybe half a block long. It’s maintained every day, it seems. They even rake the pebbles. Beautiful fountain, benches, lots of rose bushes. Some roses smell great, and there’s a nice variety in colors. I’ve taken great rose photos there.
A must see if you want low key serene nature to read, meditate, or journal. It’s southwest of downtown Evanston, so a nice treat if you live in the area or visit Evanston now and then.
Dave’s Rock Shop is another cool place to visit in Evanston while you’re there, in my opinion.

Cute little Rose Garden in the middle of a residential neighborhood. We passed by at night, and still walked inside. There is a lighted fountain and you can still the paths through the roses at night. We decided to smell the roses since we couldnt really tell the colors, and they smelled sooo good.