On the morning after my lake run in Topeka, I convinced Dan to come back out with me so I could get some pictures for the blog. (No, I don't run and shoot at the same time, but maybe I should invest in a GoPro!) We parked on the west side of the lake in a parking lot right next to the Ted Ensley Gardens. I had noticed the nice landscaping as I ran by the day before, but I didn't venture into the actual garden area, so Dan and I decided to check it out. We were in for a very pleasant surprise. We liked it so much, we brought Dan's Mom and our children back later that day.
These gardens cover almost 20 acres and they are absolutely lovely. They are free to visit, although they do accept donations. If you are in Topeka, you should go take a look--totally worth your while.
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This pagoda would be a relaxing spot to enjoy the lake.
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| There's also a nice lakeside deck. |
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| Topeka's answer to Stonehenge? |
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| When the girls saw this colorful garden, they joked about having stepped into Oz. |
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| Another nice place to sit. |
When Dan and I passed over one little waterfull, we saw all of these really large shell shapes. Because they were so large and blended in with the color of the concrete, we thought they were some kind of decoration sort of sculpted in the concrete. When we brought our girls later, Rachel investigated and discovered they were some of the largest snails we've ever seen.
The Ted Ensley Gardens are located at 3650 SE West Edge Road and are open from 6 a.m.-11 p.m.
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