Lakeside Park & Rose Garden

Lakeside Park Rose Garden is a nationally recognized outdoor venue managed by Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The garden was designated a National Rose Garden in 1928 — an honor it still holds — and features more than 2,000 rose plants spanning at least 150 varieties, set within a sunken garden design completed in the early 1920s by Parks Superintendent Adolf Jaenicke. The Rose Garden is available for private events in two-hour increments, making it a popular choice for outdoor ceremonies, from weddings to graduation celebrations to family reunions. Greek-style white pergolas, reflecting ponds, and brick-paver pathways frame the space, which the garden has recently enhanced with additional lighting for evening events and a bronze fountain on the north retaining wall. Adjacent to the Rose Garden, two covered pavilions — Lakeside Pavilion 1 (72 guests) and Lakeside Pavilion 2 (80 guests) — are available for receptions, gatherings, and group events. Pavilion 2 sits directly next to the Rose Garden and includes a kitchen, fireplace, and indoor-outdoor access. The park spans 23.8 acres along Lakeside Pond, providing a scenic backdrop for any event.