Stop #6:
Rose Queen—Queen’s Walk.
The Rose Festival Queen’s plaque is located in the center of the brick area.
The first Rose Festival was held in 1907 and is the second largest natural plant material parade.
The Queen’s Walk was established in 1952 with the first plaque placed in 1953. The chosen Queen participates in the installation of her own plaque.
The queen is selected from 1 of 15 local high school Princesses. A panel of judges selects the Princess from each school after giving consideration to their academic achievement, civic involvement, and participation in school activities. At one time, the Portland residents would vote on the Rose Queen and pay 1 cent to vote.
While you are on the Queen’s Walk, look up to the tall conifers surrounding the garden. At one time, 80% of Oregon was covered with Douglas Fir, the state tree. The Washington Park area was cut over timberland. In the 1800’s a landslide occurred from the site now occupied by the Japanese Garden and the area was condemned for residential use. City Park, now called Washington Park, was created in 1871. It has grown from its original 40 acres to over 410 acres with 15 miles of trails.
Next. Walk south (toward the right as you are facing down the hill) on the Queen’s Walk. Note the plaques. On your right look for the roses that have a name and a year,
Stop #7:
Portland’s Best Rose.
Rose Queen—Queen’s Walk.
The Rose Festival Queen’s plaque is located in the center of the brick area.
The first Rose Festival was held in 1907 and is the second largest natural plant material parade.
The Queen’s Walk was established in 1952 with the first plaque placed in 1953. The chosen Queen participates in the installation of her own plaque.
The queen is selected from 1 of 15 local high school Princesses. A panel of judges selects the Princess from each school after giving consideration to their academic achievement, civic involvement, and participation in school activities. At one time, the Portland residents would vote on the Rose Queen and pay 1 cent to vote.
While you are on the Queen’s Walk, look up to the tall conifers surrounding the garden. At one time, 80% of Oregon was covered with Douglas Fir, the state tree. The Washington Park area was cut over timberland. In the 1800’s a landslide occurred from the site now occupied by the Japanese Garden and the area was condemned for residential use. City Park, now called Washington Park, was created in 1871. It has grown from its original 40 acres to over 410 acres with 15 miles of trails.
Next. Walk south (toward the right as you are facing down the hill) on the Queen’s Walk. Note the plaques. On your right look for the roses that have a name and a year,
Stop #7:
Portland’s Best Rose.