Gardens-at-Central-Park

A Dream Come True

Wow, eleven years since this garden dream originated. The Gardens at Central Park, formally known as The Broken Arrow Rose Garden, is all about embracing the best gardening practices. Two things changed the name and the garden plan.

Rose Rosette Disease changed the planting design from masses of roses to smaller groups protected by barrier plants. With our pollinators in trouble, including our beloved monarchs, the garden will be full of pollinator plants, using sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. 

The Gardens at Central Park will be a collection of gardens: Pollinator/Monarch, Herb, Prairie, Fragrance and of course Roses. It will be a place of beauty. A place to wander and restore your soul. A place to picnic and play!

Please join us for the groundbreaking, watch as the garden is created and be ready to enjoy its beauty. See you there!

Groundbreaking Ceremony, orignially scheduled for September 17th at 11:00 a.m. has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. It will be rescheduled at a later date.

Location: Central Park, 1500 S Main Street, BA 74012.  

Phase One: Funded by $500,000 Bond Issue 2018. Water feature, Pergola & Plant signage funded by donations and profit from our Broken Arrow Rose Festivals  

 

  • Pergola 
  • Water Feature  
  • Entry Plaza 
  • Garden areas: Pollinator/Butterfly, Herb, Prairie, Fragrance and Roses 
  • Educational Signage at Garden areas naming plants used 
  • Bubblers for the birds 
  • Walkways to enjoy the peaceful beauty of the Gardens 
  • Open grassy areas for picnics or play 
  • Walkways connecting to city wide walking trails.
Gardens at Central Park Phase 1
Phase Two: Funded by April 2026 Bond Issue. Be sure to vote “Yes!” 

 

  • Expanded to 6.5 acres 
  • Monument Sign 
  • More Garden Areas 
  • Seating Areas 
  • Gazebo 
  • Arboretum 
  • Woodland Area 
  • Handicapped Accessible Exercise Equipment 
Gardens at Central Park - Phase Two

Thank you to everyone who has worked for the past 11 years to make this garden a reality. 

  • The original Bring Back the Roses for the dream of a garden 
  • Keep Broken Arrow Beautiful for embracing the dream & being the foundation on which the garden grew. 
  • Jim & Peggy Nelson for the $10,000 donation that created the first garden design 
  • Robert Shears, Landscape Architect, for his first & present design 
  • Broken Arrow City Council; Matt Hendren & his Parks & Recreation Department. 
  • Special Thank You to City Manager, Michael Spurgeon, for his continued kindness, encouragement & support these many years. 

Thank you to all the past & present members of Bring Back the Roses/The Rose Committee for all the Festival planning, every rose bracelet created, every meeting & hurtle we crossed… For always believing this day would come.

 

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