It is of German design and features many German roses, a gift from the famed Europas Rosegarten of Zweibrucken. The elegant revolving sculpture wrought by The Magaw's of Boston, Indiana symbolizes that friendship. The E.G. Hill Memorial Garden was started in 1937 and is cared for by the Richmond Park Department. The Charles House is also maintained and rented by the Park Department. Rose bushes representing 110 varieties, most of the All American Rose Selections, are on display in the two new gardens.
Colors range from deep red to pink, salmon to lavender and yellow to white.
No admission is charged to visit the garden where peak bloom periods are in June and September. For a fee, the Victorian Gazebo with electrical outlets can be reserved for wedding sand special events. The garden is wheelchair accessible and restrooms are available in Glen Miller Park at the concession building. The only other garden in Indiana to receive this recognition is in Fort Wayne. As one of only 139 A.A.R.S. Public Display Rose Gardens in the nation, the Richmond garden will annually receive a selection of new All America Rose varieties approved by the A.A.R.S. Selection Committee.