Kay McFarland Japanese Garden & Venue
Wedding venue in Topeka, Kansas
About Kay McFarland Japanese Garden & Venue
Located within the Topeka Zoo, the Kay McFarland Japanese Garden & Venue combines a Japanese-style garden with a private indoor event space. The garden features arched bridges, koi ponds, stone lanterns, and carefully maintained landscaping. Couples can hold ceremonies in the garden and receptions indoors; the indoor venue’s large windows look onto the garden and provide an indoor option in inclement weather. The Bluestone Patio is also offered for outdoor ceremonies and cocktail hours.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 230 guests
- Price
- $300–$450
- Pricing note
- The October 2026 rental-rate sheet lists $300 per hour Monday–Thursday with a three-hour minimum, $350 per hour Friday and Sunday with a four-hour minimum, and $450 per hour Saturday with a six-hour minimum. Additional hours are at the same hourly rate; applicable taxes and fees are added.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Garden
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Not listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach Kay McFarland Japanese Garden & Venue
- Website: topekazoo.org/private-events/kay-mcfarland-japanese-garden-venue
- Phone: (785) 783-4264
- Address: 635 SW Gage Blvd.
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