![]() NPS / Kelsey Graczyk The Rose Garden is located along the West Terrace and West Wing near the Oval Office and the Cabinet Room. The current Rose Garden reflects a renovation in 2020 that was initiated by First Lady Melania Trump. The original design of the current plan with the large central grass panel was created by Rachel Lambert Mellon in 1962 at the request of President John F. Kennedy. Three of the four original saucer magnolias planted in the corners commemorate President Kennedy. The Rose Garden or West Garden area was first created in 1903 as a colonial-style garden by First Lady Edith Roosevelt, at the same time she created a similar garden design in the East Garden, known today as the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden. First Lady Ellen Wilson with the assistance of George Burnap created the first Rose Garden at this location in 1913. Prior to the removal of the large conservatories atop the West Terrace and the greenhouse complex in 1902, a greenhouse known as the Rose House was located in this area. Although President Harry S. Truman and President Dwight D. Eisenhower used the Rose Garden for small press conferences and receptions, the more open design requested by President Kennedy provided for larger gatherings and a variety of events. The garden continues to be used for bill signing ceremonies, press conferences, award presentations and formal dinners such as State Dinners. The garden has even been used for White House weddings. ![]() NPS / Kelsey Graczyk Time CapsuleLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.White House Gardens
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Last updated: June 27, 2025