Rose Park: Group 3

On Saturday, November 12, our group visited Rose Park: the area from I-15 to Redwood Road between 6th North and 15th North. Although we did not see very many people outside, we were able to determine that the Rose Park area was racially diverse. Lots of the signs were in Spanish, and there were several authentic Mexican restaurants. We also assumed that Rose Park is also an area of great religious diversity. On our walkabout, we noticed Latter Day Saint and Baptist churches, as well as a Buddhist temple.

The residential area featured mostly modest sized houses with small yards. The trees in the area were large and numerous. With the exception of a few houses that looked new, it seemed like a very mature neighborhood. Colorful and elaborate graffiti was common on some of the older buildings in the area.

The Rose Park public library is one of the main landmarks in the area. Its close proximity to the neighborhood makes it a popular destination for all members of the community. Rose Park also has a nice elementary school and a public golf course. The Jordan River Parkway passes through Rose Park, offering residents a beautiful, tree-covered path to walk or exercise on. As the name suggests, the Rose Park area contains several public parks. Our group stopped and played on the playground at Rosewood Park, one of the parks in the area. The park was clean and felt very safe. Most importantly, the playground had lots of cool features.

Our visit to Rose Park was a great experience. Much of the public perception surrounding this area is very negative. But we found Rose Park to be a nice, safe neighborhood that is rich in history and culture.