Ward-Meade Park and Botanical Gardens, Historic park with botanical gardens in Topeka, Kansas.
Ward-Meade Park and Botanical Gardens spans over two acres featuring diverse plant collections, themed garden sections, paved walking trails, and the preserved Ward-Meade House dating from 1870.
The park centers around the 1870 Ward-Meade House, built by pioneer Anthony Ward and later owned by civil engineer John Meade who contributed to Topeka's early railroad development.
Old Prairie Town within the park recreates 1800s Kansas life through authentic buildings including a one-room schoolhouse, general store, and drug store with functioning soda fountain.
The park operates daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM with accessible paved trails, parking facilities, and educational programs offered throughout the year for visitors of all ages.
The site plants approximately 45,000 tulips annually for its spring Tulip Time celebration, creating one of Kansas's largest seasonal floral displays in a historic setting.
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