Elizabeth Park is a 102-acre park in West Hartford, Connecticut, set along Asylum Avenue. It is best known for its rose garden, which is counted among the oldest municipal rose gardens in the United States, and which many visitors come to see in bloom.
What to expect
- The rose garden. More than 15,000 rose bushes are planted here, making it a striking place to walk slowly and look closely.
- Walking paths. The park's paths wind across its grounds, suiting a relaxed stroll, a photography outing, or a quiet hour outdoors.
- Open space. At 102 acres, the park is large enough to spread out in, away from the traffic of the surrounding streets.
Planning your visit
Elizabeth Park suits people who enjoy gardens and open-air walks, and it works well for a visit of a few hours. Because the roses are the park's defining feature, a trip timed to the flowering season will give you the most to see. For current details, you can call the park at +1-860-231-9443 before you go.
The park is at 1561 Asylum Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117. West Hartford is a residential town next to Hartford, so a visit here can be combined with other stops in the greater Hartford area, depending on how far you want to travel for the day.