7 gardens in Kansas checked against official websites: 4 arboretums, 2 botanical gardens, 1 native plant garden. Most are listed in or near Wichita, Hesston, Wakefield. 2 list free general entry and 2 charge admission; the rest are unrecorded or vary.
Admission and hours checked September 28, 2026. Prices may change.
Wichita garden with a children's garden, tree house, koi pond, sculpture displays and seasonal plantings. Open daily 9 am to 8 pm; a general admission ticket is needed.
Great Plains arboretum in Hesston, Kansas. The grounds are open daily from sunrise to sunset, with a small per-person fee paid at a pole on site.
Non-profit arboretum near Wakefield, Kansas with native and exotic trees, wetlands, woodlands and meadows. Trails are open year-round from sunrise to sunset.
Horticultural display garden on the K-State campus in Manhattan, Kansas. Entry and parking are free and the grounds are open daily.
300-acre arboretum in Overland Park, Kansas with themed gardens, natural areas and hiking trails. Admission is $7 for adults and free on the first Tuesday of each month.
Nineteen-acre city arboretum in Parsons, Kansas with trees, a wetlands area, nature trails and a visitors center. Entry is free.
Rose garden in Topeka's Gage Park with about 180 rose varieties, next to a rock garden that blooms with tulips in April. Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
These are gardens we could check against their own official websites, not every garden in the area. “Free” refers to general garden entry, not parking, tours or special events. We do not show live opening status.
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