[1] The garden, 5.5 acres in size, was once a prune orchard, but was bought by San Jose in 1927.

In the early 2000s, city budget cuts impacted the garden, which led to the AARS placing it on probation.

[4] On August 12, 2010, the AARS named it "America's Best Rose Garden", in the first nationwide contest of its kind.

[5] The winning garden was selected based on beauty, creativity and community involvement.

The Municipal Rose Garden is a City of San Jose historic landmark.