Botanica, The Wichita Gardens

Botanica is a large garden in Wichita featuring separate sections of trees, flowers, and plants arranged in distinct themed areas. Water features flow through the grounds, and pathways wind through for visitors to walk and explore.

The garden was founded in the 1980s as a community project to create public space in Wichita for nature and learning. The idea came from local residents who wanted a place for education and outdoor enjoyment.

The gardens are used as a place where people come to learn about plants from around the world and discover how to care for them. School groups and families regularly visit to spend time together exploring nature and gaining knowledge.

The pathways are wide and easy to walk on, making it accessible for visitors of all abilities. It's best to visit on a dry day when all paths are easily walkable.

One section combines edible plants with ornamental flowers and shrubs in a way many visitors find unexpected. This unusual approach shows how gardens can serve both beauty and food production at the same time.

Location: Kansas

Inception: 1987

GPS coordinates: 37.69610,-97.36380

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:01