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Ted Ensley Gardens
4.8 ★★★★★ 922 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Topeka, Kansas
Large garden park with 1,500 species of plants & flowers, picnicking, trails & rock gardens.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (785) 251-2600
- Website parks.snco.us — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
The setting
“Man-made streams and water features adorn the pathways, and many beautiful specimens of botanicals can be found.”
“Then we decided to take a quick walk around the garden which turned out to be most amazing manicured sanctuary.”
“The gardens sit right on the lake so you can sit and enjoy the beautiful colors of the flowers or the peaceful sounds of the waves here.”
Amenities couples mention
“Pavillion, arbors, waterfalls, and sculpture all create a memorable and picturesque landscape.”
“The gardens sit right on the lake so you can sit and enjoy the beautiful colors of the flowers or the peaceful sounds of the waves here.”
“Wheelchair access as well and great walkways for that need.”
What couples say again and again
“Beautiful place to take a leisurely stroll, stop and smell the flowers, have a date, read a book, or sit and relax/meditate.”
“It’s right on the water and is really well maintained (besides a few paths with a lot of weeds in the rocks).”
“The best part of this place is that it is FREE and has ample free parking as well!”
From the reviews
Beautiful place to take a leisurely stroll, stop and smell the flowers, have a date, read a book, or sit and relax/meditate. You could even have a lovely photo shoot or possibly a small wedding! It was a great spot to just be able to relax and enjoy the scenery.
I was truly taken off guard by how stunningly beautiful this garden was. There was a ceremony being set up for a wedding there when we visited and honestly it got me inspired as well. The gardens sit right on the lake so you can sit and enjoy the beautiful colors of the flowers or the peaceful sounds of the waves here.
Beautiful place to visit. Also has many spots for special occasions... proposals?...weddings?... engagement photos?... graduation pictures? Plenty of parking too.
Getting married at Ted Ensley Gardens
Ted Ensley Gardens comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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