These gardens and walking paths are beautiful and well attended. We enjoyed a walk everyday we…read morewere visiting Topeka. Just amazing! I cannot wait to come back.

Great use of outdoors, strolling in peace. Plenty of sidewalk and paths, great open space with…read moreareas to stop and reflect, meditate or picnic.

I love animals and this is a prime example of how important it is to educate people of all ages!…read moreEvery breathing being large or small on our planet needs to be cared for. A zoo is a place we need to support! On a road trip we went out of our way to get some exercise and walk around the Topeka Kansas Zoo. It was a hot summer day and the perfect place to explore a new city and zoo! This is a small facility so every person that comes here makes a big impact on the budget. The animals at this zoo are so amazingly entertaining and beautiful! They need your support. Visit in person for only $10 entry fee. If you can't make it in person, show up by going online to support these animals and the Topeka Zoo. Remodeling projects are in progress and funding is necessary so that the residents have improved habitats. Find the Topeka Kansas Zoo online and make a donation!

I love coming here and you do not need to have children to enjoy. It has a great variety of trails…read moreto choose from, lovely pond area, places to picnic and more. The area for kids where they can take the train ride, go to the zoo and support our local community is where it's at. There are plenty of spots to grill out and there is a nice community pool. All in all a one stop fun area and it's well maintained.

This is an excellent park and zoo, such a wonderful attraction in Topeka. It's a real gem of a…read moreplace.

Thanks to the sunflower summer app, kids and their parents can enjoy the zoo once per summer for…read morefree. We were invited to a party in Topeka, and if we were going to drive the hour from KC, we might as well make a day of it! This zoo is the perfect size for younger children like we have (ages 2, and almost 4). We saw a bear, giraffes, hippos, elephants, moneys, and more! The new giraffe house is really awesome! It puts you really close to the giraffes. When my daughter got in the giraffe house she had this huge face of excitement and said, "woh!" It was also my favorite exhibit. We like that the zoo is small, and doesn't take all day. I also like that a lot of exhibits are in door because the Midwest has a lot of months with unbearable weather. There needs to be a lot more updates to the zoo, and that's why a 4/5. We will be back I am sure. When we left we paid to go in the miniature train and the kids loved that. Lastly, we went to the discovery center which is only a couple of minutes away. There is so much to do in such close proximity for kids.

Not a huge selection. But the place is neat and organized. Friendly and informed service. Will…read moredefinitely return.

Great bait shop. This guy knows his fishing equipment... It's because of him I caught a 312lb (Give…read moreor take 5lbs) Blue cat at Perry. Caught him on some cheeese...

City of Lawrence Nature Park is a 100 acres natural reserve obtained from 3 land purchases and the…read moreLichtwardt's donation. The Baldwin Creek watershed runs through the massive reserve. The unpaved trails run through the park and is wonderful for nature walk. The land features steep contours, limestone out-cropping, and a varieties of trees. City of Lawrence Nature Park is a remnant of Lawrence before deforestation. The only thing I didn't like about the park is the map. It's extremely easy to get lost in this massive reserve. I've been here twice already and I've gotten lost both times. It takes a long time to get out of the reserve. I feel like more exits would be helpful.

I attended an event at Mission Creek Camp this past weekend and had a wonderful time! This camp is…read moreTRULY what my childhood summer camp dreams were all about - adorable rustic cabins, hiking trails, and a big, beautiful pond nestled into the woods of rural Kansas. It's about 15 minutes away from I-70, so you truly get out in nature and away from the busyness of everyday life. It was quiet and so peaceful - a perfect little retreat. FYI: There is very little cell service in the area. It's definitely a plus if you want to get away from it all, but know you might be offline for a while when you go.

First weekend out camping and kayaking. Great camping site and beautiful lake. Restroom facilities…read moredid their job but could be a little cleaner. Hot weekend but good breezes. Water was a tad choppy but enjoyed the kayaking.

Perry state park is about 20 miles northeast of Topeka Kansas and is one of the better Kansas state…read moreparks that I have been to. A beach, campgrounds, and a boating/ fishing area is available to the public as well as an extensive hiking area. I partook in the hiking area, and it was well worth it. This is a real hiking area, no paved trails or off looks, just rocky crags, and a challenge. There are about eight trails that weave extensively through several different terrains including wooded areas, lake sides, prairie grass, and steep climbs. The trails were not well marked and one could easily get lost, as I said before the trails often weaved into each other and it was hard to tell which trail you were on at times. Even the provided maps were not that helpful because there was no legend to tell you how long the trails are. These trails are not really meant for the leisurely hiking/ bicycling type, and as a word of warning make sure you bring bug repellent, after the trek my partner and I found several ticks and other bugs crawling all over us.

Veteran's Park is at the foot of the north end of the Kansas Avenue Bridge and is set in the middle…read moreof a rather industrial neighborhood. The park is split by Kansas Avenue. Features here include a basketball court, some well tended flower beds, a grill with picnic areas and some playground equipment. Lots of parking. Other than the high traffic, it's an A-OK spot. [Review 11416 overall, 1193 of 2019.]