Hamann Rose Garden

The Joy Fountain marks the center of the rose garden, framing it in the background is a  Rose inspired Art Deco Gazebo. Roses in yellow, peaches, and pinks fill in the beds behind the fountain.

Established in the 1940s, this garden was chosen as Nebraska’s first test garden and observed how 200 roses would survive in the local climate. In 1986 roses were proclaimed the Nation’s Flower, and we are proud to honor the flower by giving the rose a proper home in Lincoln. Throughout it’s decades of design, the garden has remained dedicated to providing an educational display of roses best suited for the region.

 The Lincoln Parks Foundation, the Lincoln Rose Society, and the City of Lincoln's Parks & Recreation Department, led the $350,000 campaign to renovate and restore Lincoln's only municipal rose garden in 2006. A generous donation from Don Hamann, owner of Sartor Hamann Jewelers, and an avid rose grower, helped kick this campaign off. The renovation was completed in 2008 and transformed the existing garden into two gardens: a formal display garden of cutting roses and an informal strolling garden of hardy landscape roses. 

Hamann Rose Garden showcases many varieties of Hybrid Tea Roses, Floribundas, Grandifloras and mini roses in a formal setting of boxwood hedges, hardy perennials, shrubs, and evergreens.  The garden features updated furnishings, ornamental lighting, a fountain, sculptural elements, public art pieces, and a pavilion at the south entrance. 

Plant Material: 
  • 123 varieties of roses 
  • Many ornamental trees and shrubs 
  • Includes a large Hydrangea and Peony collection

Rose Rosette Disease ("Witches' Broom") has been identified within the Hamann Rose Garden in 2022. Staff are working to manage the spread of this natural infection that affects some species of roses. Removal of some infected plants are needed to minimize spread.

Rose Rosette Disease Information


Garden Manners

Garden hours are 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.  Admission is free, donations are accepted. 

Restrooms are available at Sunken Gardens April to October from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Parking is available east of the Hamann Rose Garden. 

For everyone’s enjoyment of the garden, please: 

  • Do not pick the flowers or stand in displays 
  • Attend to children at all times 
  • Stay on the paths and lawn areas 
  • Leash your dog; pick up and dispose of pet waste 
  • Walk your bicycle 
  • No skateboards or roller blades 
  • No swimming or wading 

For garden tours, please contact 402-441-8267

Commercial Photography

Lincoln's parks and public gardens have provided beautiful backdrops for generations of family photos. When you or your photographer are taking pictures, we ask that you be mindful of, and minimize disruption to, other park users and garden visitors. Please also take care to avoid damaging any flowers, plantings, turf, or park property.

If your photo shoot is large and/or it could disrupt normal park or public garden operations, you make need to seek a Special Use Permit. If fees for photography services are collected on site, a Permit to Conduct Business may be required. Wedding reservations are available at our wedding designated sites. Please contact 402-441-7847, Ext. 0, or email parks@lincoln.ne.gov, for additional information regarding both Special Use Permit and wedding reservations.

Thank you and enjoy those beautiful pictures!

Reservation Information

Rental Fee/Period:   $120 for 3 hours. $40 per hour for each additional hour.

Capacity:  45 people

Security Deposit:   $100 due 2 weeks prior to reservation.

 

Reservation Calendar

Hamann Rose Garden 2021 Directory

  • 1. Neil Diamond
  • 2. Signature 
  • 3. Cinco de Mayo
  • 4. Rock and Roll 
  • 5. Marmalade Skies 
  • 6. Dolly Parton 
  • 7. Fragrant Cloud 
  • 8. Electron 
  • 9. Opening Night 
  • 10. La France 
  • 11. Julia Childs
  • 12. Gemini 
  • 13. Secret 
  • 14. Fame! 
  • 15. Eureka 
  • 16. Love & Peace 
  • 17. Plum Perfect 
  • 18. Sexy Rexy 
  • 19. Day Breaker 
  • 20. Chrysler Imperial 
  • 21. Chicago Peace 
  • 22. Candelabra 
  • 23. Grand Amore
  • 24. New Zealand 
  • 25. Marilyn Monroe 
  • 26. Moonstone 
  • 27. Shock Wave 
  • 28. Poseidon
  • 29. St. Patrick 
  • 30. Crimson Bouquet 
  • 31. Easy Going 
  • 32. Wedding Bells 
  • 33. * currently empty*
  • 34. At Last
  • 35. Miss All-American Beauty 
  • 36. Queen Elizabeth 
  • 37. Bride’s Dream 
  • 38. Belinda’s Dream 
  • 39. Wild Blue Yonder 
  • 40. Sunset Celebration 
  • 41. Tournament of Roses 
  • 42. Quietness 
  • 43. Touch of Class 
  • 44. Beverly
  • 45. Peace 
  • 46. Sunny Sky 
  • 47. Princesse Charlene De Monaco 
  • 48. Betty Prior 
  • 49. Sunsprite 
  • 50. Gene Boerner 
  • 51. Let Freedom Ring 
  • 52. Top Gun
  • 53. Dark Desire 
  • 54. Cherry Parfait 
  • 55. Mister Lincoln 
  • 56. Frida Kahlo
  • 57. Love 
  • 58. Nicole 
  • 59. Double Delight 
  • 60. Tiffany 
  • 61. Paradise 
  • 62. Folklore 
  • 63. Mother of Pearl
  • 64. Ring of Fire
  • 65. Golf Medal 
  • 66. Tahitian Sunset 
  • 67. Tineke 
  • 68. Dainty Bess 
  • 69. Honey Dijon 
  • 70. Celestial Night 
  • 71. Summer Sun
  • 72. Scentimental 
  • 73. Spanish Sunset 
  • 74. Neptune 
  • 75. Ebb Tide 
  • 76. Savannah 
  • 77. Artistry 
  • 78. Cinnamon Twist 
  • 79. Honey Perfume 
  • 80. Memorial Day 
  • 81. Les Sjulin 
  • 82. Hot Cocoa 
  • 83. Sunshine Daydream 
  • 84. Easy Does It 
  • 85. Rainbow Sorbet 
  • 86. Moon Dance 
  • 87. Strike It Rich 
  • 88. Pink Promise 
  • 89. Rosie the Riveter 
  • 90. Veteran’s Honor 
  • 91. Francis Meilland 
  • 92. Dream Come True 
  • 93. Dick Clark 
  • 94. Mardi Gras 

Miniatures

  • A. Iced Raspberry 
  • B. Innocence 
  • C. Busy Bee 
  • D. Rainbow’s End 
  • E. Peach Delight 
  • F. Y2K 
  • G. Peach 
  • H. Pink 
  • I. Double Gold 
  • J. Live Wire 
  • K. Constellation 
  • L. Gem O’the Rockies 
  • M. Dee Bennet 
  • N. Leading Lady 
  • O. Cupcake 
  • P. Absolutely 
  • Q. Winsome 
  • R. Sweet Diana 
  • S. Salute’ 
  • T. Scentsational 
  • U. Kristin 
  • V. X-Rated 
  • W. Seattle Scentsation 
  • X. Green Ice 
  • Y. Harm Saville 
  • Z. Jean Kenneally 
  • a. Heather Sproul 
  • b. Luis Des J’Amero 
  • c. Jilly Jewel 

On Standards:

Entrances Polar Joy Pink 

Centers Knockout Red 

Location

1250 S 27th St Lincoln NE, Lincoln 68502  View Map

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