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Park · Topeka, Kansas
Gage Park
A 65-hectare park in Topeka with the Reinisch rose garden, the city zoo, a 1908 carousel and a miniature train.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Gage Park
Gage Park covers about 65 hectares in west Topeka and was donated to the city in 1899 by the Gage family. It is the most popular park with families, offering several attractions in one place.
The Reinisch rose garden, created in 1930, has thousands of rose bushes of hundreds of varieties, which usually bloom from May to October, alongside a rock garden and a fish-filled pond. The Topeka Zoo, inside the park, has elephants, giraffes, big cats, orangutans and a plains animal area.
The 1908 carousel has hand-carved wooden horses and operates in the warm season, as does the miniature train that circles the park. There is also a public pool, courts and picnic areas. Park and rose garden admission is free; the zoo, carousel and train charge separate fees.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From two hours to half a day, including the zoo.
Best time
From May to September, when the roses are in bloom and the carousel is operating.
How to get there
It’s on SW Gage Boulevard, about 5 km west of downtown Topeka. There is parking in the park.
Tip
Visit the rose garden early in the morning before the heat, and leave the zoo for later.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Gage Park
When do the roses at Gage Park bloom?
Generally from May to October, with the peak bloom in late spring.
Is there an entrance fee for Gage Park?
The park and rose garden are free to enter; the zoo, carousel and train charge separate fees.
What is there for children at Gage Park?
The zoo, the 1908 carousel, the miniature train, the public pool and playgrounds.