Ted Ensley Gardens
Wedding venue in Topeka, Kansas
About Ted Ensley Gardens
Ted Ensley Gardens occupies 37.5 acres on the west side of Lake Shawnee, with lake views, meandering paths, seating areas, and extensive plantings. The grounds include water and rock gardens, a meditation garden, an arboretum, and a paved walking trail with an ADA-accessible deck. Outdoor wedding settings include the Garden Pagoda, Garden Pergola, and Gazebo #1. The gazebo has an adjoining brick patio that can serve as a reception area; the nearby Garden House is available for receptions. The Garden Pergola is beside the lake and adjacent to the Garden House. The garden’s rental information also identifies the Pagoda as a wedding and special-event site.
The facts
- Guests
- 45–90 guests
- Price
- $175–$445
- Pricing note
- Listed rental fees range from $175 for a Garden Pagoda day or evening booking to $445 for a Garden House weekend full-day booking (10 a.m.–10:30 p.m.). Other rates vary by space and booking time.
- 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 Ted Ensley Gardens
- Website: parks.snco.us/Facilities.aspx?Page=detail&RID=1
- Phone: (785) 251-6800
- Address: 3650 SE West Edge Rd.
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