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Eisenhower Park & Rose Garden in Abilene, KS

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Eisenhower Park & Rose Garden is located in Abilene, KS and operated by the Parks and Recreation Department, of the city of Abilene.

10/14/2026

Happy Wednesday friends! We would like to feature our begonias! We used the Whopper and Megawatt varieties of begonias this season as they seem to be the best performers for where we planted them. The inside of a begonia stem is much like a celery stalk. They have soft stems that largely made up of water. Due to the impending low temperatures this weekend, we reluctantly decided to take them out from the planters they were in. They are much easier to handle before they’ve had a chance to freeze. They are a shade loving plant that can handle a little morning sunlight. The pots on either side of the doors at the civic center had 5 plants put in them at the start of the season and today they each measured 2.5 feet tall and 5 feet across!! Have a great day!!

10/13/2026

Happy Tuesday friends! It’s that time of year again where we begin taking things into the greenhouse. With the rain forecasted this week and the low temperatures predicted for Friday night, we dug up the red false banana trees. The largest tree was just over 14 feet tall from the tip of its foliage to the base! We cut off all of the leaves and bring the bases in to dry. False banana trees are made up of nearly 90% water, so they are extremely heavy when initially dug up. We will winter them over in our greenhouse and start them again next spring! Have a great day!

10/09/2026

Happy Friday friends!! With this weather being so all over the place, we have spring plants blooming right now! Anytime we can still appreciate the flowers and the beauty of the garden in October, we’ll take it! Have a great weekend!!

10/02/2026

Happy Friday friends! What a beautiful morning today, after the rain we’ve had the last several days! In total the garden received about 5” of rain and the new grass is loving it!! The new lawn area is filling in nicely! The elephant ears are at their peak reaching just above 9 feet tall around the fountain! The butterflies are still here and still loving the Big Blue Salvia despite the cooler temperatures! We are at the tail end of the 2026 growing season, so if you haven’t come out to stroll through the garden, time is running out! Have a wonderful weekend!!

09/29/2026

Happy Tuesday friends! We have some exciting news to share with you! Thanks to your generosity and dedication to spreading awareness about the roof replacement that we desperately need, we have reached our fundraising goal of $2,154.29!! We expect to hear the results of our grant application from the community foundation in the next couple of weeks! We have found a local roofing company to complete the project in late October/early November! Thank you again for your donations, the shares you gave to our posts, and your unwavering support of the rose garden! We appreciate you all!

09/25/2026

Thank you to everyone who donated to restoring the roof at the rose garden! We’re grateful for your generosity! We’re only $393.21 short of our goal!

🌳 From Depression-Era Relief to Community Treasure: The History of Eisenhower Park & Rose Garden 🌹

Did you know that our beautiful park started as a vital lifeline during the Great Depression?
In 1934, facing a crisis with over 350 local men unemployed, the city requested federal funding from the Works Progress Administration (WPA). To receive financial help, men in Dickinson County were required to take any job assigned to them. The result of their hard work was a dramatic blessing for our community that we still enjoy today!

Here is a look back at how our historic park and Formal Garden came to be:

📐 The Design & Vision
The overall WPA park project was designed by the Salina engineering firm Paulette and Wilson. However, the stunning Formal Garden located just south of the bandshell was designed by talented local architect C. L. Brainard (who later became the architect for Duckwalls). Brainard drew inspiration from the Italian Renaissance and Beaux-Arts landscape styles popular in the 1930s.

✨ Historic Features Through the Decades
The Original Layout & Landscaping: Built featuring a highly formal geometric design, the park is anchored by a native limestone pergola on the north and a circular fountain on the south. Rose bushes, shrubs, perennial flowers, and three distinct rose beds frame the grassy area between these two elements.
1941: The Daughters of the Civil War Veterans donated sundials and pedestals (which have since been replaced by our large planters).
1981: The large antique clock was saved from its longtime downtown home in front of Goodall’s Jewelry Store and installed in the garden.
2000: The beautiful wrought-iron gazebo with its domed copper roof was added as a Heritage Homes Memorial.
Today: The garden has blossomed into a deeply peaceful sanctuary filled with thousands of vibrant annuals and perennial blooms. Framed by this stunning, colorful landscape, the grounds feature 8 beautiful memorial picnic tables and 20 memorial benches dedicated by local families—making it the perfect, quiet spot to relax, reflect, and unwind.

📍 Visit Us: Next time you are strolling down 500 NW Pine Street, take a moment to appreciate the decades of history, community love, and hard work built right into the grounds of the Historic Eisenhower Park and Rose Garden.

👇 Share your memories! Drop your favorite photos of the Rose Garden or park in the comments below! 📸

09/18/2026

Happy Friday friends! From the desk of Joy Maas:

Help Preserve Our Historic Building

Since 1935, this historic building has been a place of connection, tradition, and community. Time and weather have taken their toll, and we are now facing an urgent need that is not feasible with current budget cuts. The Rose Garden Pergola roof needs to be replaced in order to protect the building and preserve it for future generations.

We have applied for a grant from the Dickinson County Community Foundation for $5,000.00 for the major portion of the repair. But we are still $2,154.29 short of reaching our goal of $7,154.29 to replace the historic pergola and garden shed roofs.

We are asking for your support to help fund this important project. Every donation brings us one step closer to safeguarding this treasured landmark. Your generosity will help prevent further damage and ensure this historic building continues to serve and inspire our community for years to come.

To donate, scan the QR code below. the Jane Foltz ‘Friends of the Park’ fund. If you're unable to give financially, sharing this post with others is another meaningful way to help.

Thank you for helping us preserve a piece of our community's history.

09/15/2026

Happy Tuesday friends!! It’s FINALLY cool enough to plant fall planters! Every year we are fortunate enough to work with Greg and Theresa Stroda at Moose Creek Pumpkin Patch for our mums we plant downtown! They always grow the biggest and most beautiful mums and mumbos for the season, and because of the extreme heat we’ve been experiencing, we even started watering they way they do on their farm! It kept all of our plants healthy despite the high temperatures! This year in particular, they donated a large portion of the mums for downtown! We are extremely thankful for their generosity and contribution to making Autumn in downtown Abilene beautiful!! Check out Moose Creek for your fall mums and mumbos!! Have a great week! Moose Creek Pumpkin Patch

09/11/2026

Happy Friday friends! At the start of fall, we usually kill off weeds in our turf. That means this weekend would be a great time to come see the garden if you haven’t yet this season! The butterflies, bees and hummingbirds are also beautiful to watch. Have a great weekend!

09/04/2026

Happy Friday friends!! The butterflies have arrived and in the mornings when it’s cooler they are EVERYWHERE! The elephant ears like the heat we’ve had and are enormous!! The garden is still hanging on and giving us beauty despite the terrible heatwave we’re experiencing. Happy Labor Day to you all! Have a wonderful and safe weekend!

Address

500 NW Pine Street
Abilene, KS
67410

Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 12am
Tuesday	6am - 12am
Wednesday	6am - 12am
Thursday	6am - 12am
Friday	6am - 12am
Saturday	6am - 12am
Sunday	6am - 12am

Telephone

(785) 200-0534

Website

http://www.abilenecityhall.com/facilities.aspx?search=1&CID=2&RID=1&Page=detail

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