History
In 2014 Grupe Commercial Company partnered with The International World Peace Rose Gardens to bring the first World Peace Rose Garden to San Joaquin County in University Park, Historic Magnolia District, Stockton, CA. The official Dedication Ceremony of the University Park World Peace Rose Garden took place on May 26, 2016.
Specialties
The University Park World Peace Rose Garden (UPWPRG) is the newest in a series of nine International World Peace Rose Gardens around the world. These rose gardens serve as places of beauty and peace and become magnets for positive community interactions. In conjunction with UPWPRG, hundreds of students from local schools participate in the 'Inspirational Messages of Peace' Contest. Winning 'Messages of Peace' are displayed in the garden for public viewing. The UPWPRG is a sister affiliated garden to the MLK, Jr.