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| Oakland Municipal rose Garden, Oakland, CA |
Tucked into a wooded glen in a residential neighborhood of Oakland, California, the
Morcom Rose Garden is a refreshing retreat. Built in the 1932 as a project of the WPA (Works Progress Administration), it features formal gardens, a pool and fountain, winding paths, and a walkway honoring the
Mother of the Year. (The ceremony is held each year on Mother’s Day and honors a woman who has contributed to the community.) ...