Whetstone Park of Roses (Columbus, Ohio)

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Recreational Flower Garden

Whetstone Park in Clintonville is a Columbus landmark. The Park includes bike trails, baseball fields and tennis courts, a pond, ravine, library and recreation facility, as well as the beautiful 13 acre Park of Roses. Opened in 1952, the Park of Roses is a frequent site for weddings and special events. In June the Park of Roses hosts its annual "Rose Festival." During summer months concerts featuring many of Columbus' brass bands are held every Sunday evening at the Park's gazebo. Originally located at Fort Hayes, the gazebo was relocated to the Park and restored in 1976. Whetstone Park also hosts an annual Fourth of July fireworks display for the Clintonville community, perhaps the largest in Columbus aside from the downtown display, Red, White & Boom.