Ward-Meade Park

Ward-Meade Park combines historic buildings with stunning botanic gardens, creating a distinctive venue for Topeka celebrations. The 2.5-acre gardens showcase over 500 varieties of flowers, trees, and shrubs, including one of only 23 national hosta gardens in the country with more than 1,000 hostas. The grounds feature a beautifully restored 1870 Victorian mansion, an 1854 replica cabin, and a restored 1880 Methodist church that rents exclusively for weddings (capacity 65 guests).

The park’s historic charm and seasonal blooms—from spring tulips to autumn foliage—provide natural beauty and authentic Americana atmosphere. Admission to the grounds is free, and the property hosts seasonal festivals and special events year-round. Whether you’re seeking a ceremony backdrop in the historic church or celebrating in the gardens with period architecture, Ward-Meade Park offers heritage and horticultural elegance.

What Couples Say

620 Google reviewers rate Ward-Meade Park at an average of 4.7 stars.

Services

• Historic church ceremonies (65-person capacity)
• Botanic garden celebrations
• Victorian mansion reception spaces
• Historic buildings and scenic grounds
• Seasonal events and festivals

Contact Ward-Meade Park

• Address: 124 NW Fillmore St, Topeka, KS 66606, USA
• Phone: (785) 251-6989
• Website: www.kansastravel.org