Paula J.
8/7/2025
These gardens and walking paths are beautiful and well attended. We enjoyed a walk everyday we were visiting Topeka. Just amazing! I cannot wait to come back.
Ted Ensley Gardens
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3650 SE West Edge Rd
Topeka, KS 66605
Ted Ensley Gardens in Topeka, KS is a 37.5-acre garden oasis located on the picturesque shores of Lake Shawnee. Visitors can explore a world-class arboretum boasting 1,200 varieties of perennials, 300 varieties of annuals, roses, trees, and shrubs, as well as serene features like a gazebo, pergola, and pagoda with a meditation garden.
This tranquil setting offers paved walking trails, ADA accessible decks, water and rock gardens, and a fishing pond for youths and seniors to enjoy. Maintained by volunteers and the Friends of Ted Ensley Gardens group, this botanical haven is a popular spot for events like Tulip Time, where over 100,000 tulips are planted each April, making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and garden enthusiasts.
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Jacqueline V.
5/25/2021
Great use of outdoors, strolling in peace. Plenty of sidewalk and paths, great open space with areas to stop and reflect, meditate or picnic.
Ahsan L.
6/5/2018
The state's capital has some lovely public spaces, including Gage Park, Crestview Park and the garden at Ward-Meade Park Botanical Gardens, but the Ted Ensley Gardens functions as the best pound...
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