All gardens & parks to visit in Kansas

Relax and enjoy the natural beauty at 9 gardens and parks in Kansas. These green spaces offer a peaceful retreat and showcase diverse plant life.

Do you love spending time in nature? Here are the best gardens and parks in Kansas:

  1. Reinisch Rose Garden1

    Reinisch Rose Garden

     Topeka, KS
    The Reinisch Rose Garden and Doran Rock Garden is a botanical garden situated in Topeka, Kansas. It is officially designated for its exhibits by the All-America Rose Selections. The garden is part of Gage Park and is named in honor of the city's first landscape architect and horticulturist, E.F.A. Reinisch, who served in this position from 1900 to 1929.
  2. Botanica the Wichita Gardens2

    Botanica the Wichita Gardens

     Wichita, KS
    Botanica, The Wichita Gardens, offers a diverse range of gardens for visitors to enjoy. These include an aquatic collection, a butterfly garden with a 2,880 square foot butterfly house that features pansy exhibits during the winter, a greenhouse for tropical plants, and a juniper collection with more than 30 types of junipers. There is also a peony collection with 104 cultivars, a rock garden with sedum and sempervivum, a rose garden with over 350 rose plants, a sensory garden, a Shakespearean garden, and woodlands with various types of trees and plants. Additionally, there is a Xeriscape demonstration garden.
  3. David Traylor Zoo3

    David Traylor Zoo

     Emporia, KS
    The David Traylor Zoo, situated in Emporia, Kansas, is a small yet charming zoo that offers free admission to all its visitors. Despite its size, it is one of the few zoos in the United States that is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
  4. Bartlett Arboretum4

    Bartlett Arboretum

     Belle Plaine, KS
    The Bartlett Arboretum is a historic, nonprofit arboretum situated in Belle Plaine, Kansas, United States. It is a private property that is open to the public seasonally and upon special request. Established in 1910 by Dr. Walter Bartlett, the arboretum has grown over the years to include a variety of plant species and features such as a stage and seating area for outdoor concerts.
  5. Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens5

    Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

     Overland Park, KS
    The Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is a beautiful arboretum and botanical garden that was established in 1991. It offers a unique blend of natural beauty and man-made structures, providing a serene environment for visitors to enjoy. The arboretum is home to a variety of plant species, making it a great place for nature lovers.
  6. Wichita Art Museum6

    Wichita Art Museum

     Wichita, KS
    The Wichita Art Museum has seen significant upgrades and expansions over the years. In 1963, two wings, an entrance hall, and a new facade were added, enhancing the museum's architectural appeal. Further expansions were made in the 1970s and again in 2003, which included a larger exhibition area, a new restaurant, a shop, a library, and various spaces dedicated to museum services. These additions have greatly improved the visitor experience, offering more to see and do during a visit.
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    Dyck Arboretum of the Plains

     Hesston, KS
    The Dyck Arboretum of the Plains is a botanical garden located at Hesston College in Hesston, Kansas. Spanning thirteen acres, this garden offers a vast expanse of natural beauty for visitors to explore.
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    Parsons Arboretum

     Parsons, KS
    The Parsons Arboretum is a beautiful arboretum and garden situated next to the corner of 21st and Briggs Avenue in Glenwood Park, Parsons, Kansas, United States. This location is easily accessible and offers a serene environment for visitors to enjoy nature.
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    Ward-Meade Park

     Topeka, KS
    The Ward-Meade Park Botanical Gardens are situated in the historic Ward-Meade Park, located at 124 NW Fillmore Street in Topeka, Kansas. This location is easily accessible and offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich botanical diversity of the region.