Ted ensley gardens
3650 Southeast West Edge Road, Topeka KS 66605
Submitted by: Tracy DeShane
- Phone: (785) 251-2600
- Website: http://parks.snco.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/1
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Hours:
Monday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Notes
Nice very small creek. Almost scale to a riverAdditional Notes/Instructions
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For a town that is not really known for its attractions or beauty this is good. It is well kept with many beautiful things blooming even in early August and awesome shady lawns under majestic oaks with the cool breeze coming off of the lake which is right there sparkling through the trees. A great place to take visitors for a lunch and to spend an hour or two strolling.
It's just a peaceful place. Though I would use this time to determine where water overruns the walking paths during rainy weather and regrade them. Just "simple" things like that will make it more enjoyable in all weather and keep Ted Ensley Gardens ahead of other places of its kind.
These gardens were beautiful! Well kept and thoughtful groupings of flowers, bushes, trees and water features. A great place for photo ops. There were two weddings happening on the Saturday we were visiting. It's a beautiful outdoor venue for such occasions. There are several shelter type structures that can be reserved. The views of Lake Shawnee added interest. The lake was busy with boating, paddle boards, fishing. Really a pretty area for walking and relaxing. Much of the garden was accessible for handicapped too.
We visited near the end of tulip time, and the gardens did not disappoint!! Amazing! The colors were vibrant and the gardens were well-maintained.As visitors to Topeka, we don't have a point of reference for the Gardens outside tulip season (April 4-22). But the trails, bridges, falls, and landscaping are all well done. And the beautiful lake is never far away.One downside -- not an indictment of the Gardens -- was the number of people climbing into the beds of tulips for photos, or sending their children into the flowers for photos. Unbelievable! Anything for a selfie, I guess.
Beautiful place to walk and even get married. They keep the park well kept up . Benches donated. Go check it out!
