The Gardens of the American Rose Center, Rose garden in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States.

The American Rose Center covers 118 acres of pine forest and woodland just west of Shreveport, Louisiana. Its 65 separate gardens hold over 20,000 rose bushes of 100 varieties, from modern hybrid teas and miniatures to single-petaled, heritage, and species roses. A test garden for disease-resistant hybrid teas shows exhibition-form roses grown without chemical intervention.

The rose growers' organization moved its headquarters from Ohio to Shreveport in 1974 and established a major garden there. This move made Louisiana the new center for rose cultivation and research in America.

The garden layout follows a "History of the Rose in America" theme, with beds telling the stories of Peace, parent of many hybrids, and Yellow Rose of Texas, carried west by early settlers. A section called McFarland Plaza honours J. Horace McFarland, an early ARS leader, editor and publisher, after whom a rose is also named.

The best time to visit is spring through fall when roses are in full bloom and the park looks most colorful. Wear good walking shoes since you will be on your feet most of the time, and be prepared for hot and humid summer weather.

A Border Collie named Rosie works in the park helping to protect the roses from wildlife damage, especially from deer. The dog is part of daily operations and many visitors enjoy spotting her during their visit.