This is one of my favorite places in all Wichita. Everytime I have friends in, I take them here. The staff take SUCH good care of the grounds and seem to have new displays each time I'm there. Massive kids garden. Highly recommend...an absolute must if you're nearby!

what a lovely place to walk around. The flowers looked great, the rose garden was full if blooms(I do miss my roses back home). I didn't go into the children's area. Their displays with the ocean junk while very creative, it's sad to know all that stuff ends up in the ocean instead if being recycled... They staff was super friendly and getting the gardens ready for Christmas. I will totally plan to go back with all the lights. Highly recommend visiting.

Went to the Illuminations holiday light show. It was neat seeing the kids (and adults) oohing and ahh-ing at all the Christmas lights. The weather cooperated nicely as well.

Nature in middle of the city. Well maintained area. Very nice and informative area created for kids. Butterfly garden is also one of the best part of garden. The message given through different sea creatures made with plastic waste is impressive. Onr more attractive part is rore garden with more than 100 colors of roses. We loved the well maintained , quiet and calm Chinese garden.

Nice and quiet! But I think or would be much nicer during the spring or summer. Great area for children.

Such a great experience for kids to be able to get out and walk around to look at all the Christmas lights. This was our first year with our kids Anna they absolutely loved the carousel, and of course all the lights.

Always love visiting this place! Amazing environment for many different dynamics of people. From a family activity to going solo and enjoying the environment... This place is a must-see for anybody visiting Wichita and of course the locals as well. I am always amazed with how well every plant is maintained. There are always new things to see here. Featuring a gorgeous butterfly garden, a Chinese garden, amazing waterfalls and fountains, an ampitheater, a carousel, and cafe, this place never fails to amaze!!

I've been here a few times over the past few years. It's always a delight. Amazing flowers, animals and sights to behold. Fun for kids and adults alike. I'm honestly thinking about going back again soon.

Great great time! We are visiting from out of town and a coworker recommended the Illumination! Glad he did! It was very well done and we thoroughly enjoyed it! The only downfall was that we ate supper before we went and just couldn't enjoy the food carts or the outside bar with the fireplace, darn! Great Job! We can't wait until next year and we will come hungry! Another side note, Everyone in Wichita was so nice and when we were stopped and taking photos of one of the displays, one of the employees stopped and explained who made it and how it was done, cool! Thanks, great people and great show! (Even the police directing traffic were so nice!)

This is a beautiful place to go! My Son and daughter-in-law were married at Botanical years ago. I 💕 love the 🌺 flowers and everything that goes with Botanical. You will feel blessed when you leave. I Grow flowers but could never keep up with Botanical! Love to be there.

Symphony in the Gardens was a lovely event, well organized, great food, and gorgeous music. I would highly recommend this event as an adult evening. With flowers in bloom, music floating on the breeze, there's an air of romance and an old world sophistication. It was a great combination of nature and art. I honestly didn't expect to stay the full time, but time flew by, and the final symphony concert was well worth staying to hear.

This is a great way to spend a quiet afternoon among superbly manicure flora and fauna, some native to the area and many imported to give this park several splashes of color and beauty that is expertly manicured, obviously, by a team that absolutely loves what they do, and this garden. I've been to a bunch of different gardens around the country, and while the Wichita Botanical Garden may not be the biggest, it is certainly among the best in design and impact per square foot. Every inch of this place has been carefully thought through and planned by someone who clearly knows how to make the most of an outdoor space. There are several water effects that include babbling brooks that feed into several coy ponds, open water ponds that are home to a variety of water flowers, including three different color lilly pad flowers. Small bronze statues of wondrous children and animals dot the paths and on the daily I went, there were several dinosaur exhibits. There's too much to talk about on this small review, like the many gazebos, and comfortable benches that are tucked away in little hidden sanctuaries off the path to sit, watch, and just enjoy the bustling wildlife and blossoming beauty. Before you go, don't forget to stop by the Japanese garden on the other side of the administrative building. If you miss that you'll be sorry that you missed one of the most beautiful stops in the park. The price of admission is nominal, and just so happened to be free for me as an Army veteran on this particular day, but normally entrance in around $15 for adults, more than worth it for a beautiful afternoon. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy.

Illuminations was beautiful as always and all the staff were supper friendly and fun! We always enjoy our yearly visit!

Fun place with allot to explore. Good sized children's garden playground and maze. Great for learning. Awesome bird watching areas and plenty of beaches. We came in the winter but I can imagine it is beautiful when everything is greener and full of color. Would love to come back in the summer.

We went to see the Christmas lights at botanica during Christmas time and omg it was definitely a hit! Such a great time. Walking around stopping at the fire pits stopping at the food stands. It was really really nice. Definitely going back next year!!!!!!

This place is so magical. We went around 3p.m. there weren't a lot of people, but I would go earlier because we didn't make it completely through the whole thing. Their is just so much beauty to take in. I loved that their is something to do for all ages. Definitely will be back ♡

If the weather is right and there isn't a lot of children it is by far one of the most relaxing and peaceful experiences you can enjoy. The grounds are well maintained and the array of colors always brings a smile to my wife's face.

We went during a family reunion for the Christmas light show and they really put a lot of thought in to the designs and lights. We both really enjoyed it. Check it out if you have the time.

Great place for all to run or unwind. The grounds are in malicious shape, always. Evenings are great, too, with excellent artistic lighting. Lots of family-friendly stops. Sometimes, there is a fantastic symphony orchestra playing.

Went for the first time while visiting my daughters for Easter during the Tulip Festival. Was very beautiful. A little disappointing that extra attractions were closed, no food or drinks, no bees and the website said they were starting extended hours. The day before (Friday) apparently were open until 8pm but when we showed up on Saturday around 3pm they didn't say a word about closing at 5pm. We didn't make it to the butterfly exhibit or a few other paths as the security were making sure we knew we had to leave in 5 min as they were locking up (5 min to 5). They were definitely sticklers on this and it was very unnerving and I thought it was kind of rude. Restaurants don't kick you out if you aren't finished eating at closing time. They should've informed us of closing time when we arrived with less than 2hrs left. I had promised my daughter we'd visit the gift shop when finished but it was also locked up. I just think there are better ways to handle these things.

**Updated adventure. They have the dinosaurs around the park.. what a great way to keep them focused and to learn too. We went early to avoid the heat, enjoyed the trains, carousel, and the barn area was open too for fossil digging (chip ice blocks to reveal dinosaurs). Day of memories! Thank you! We took our whole school to visit the Tulip Festival. We enjoyed our day exploring all the flowers, plants, gardens, and had lunch on the great lawn. We can't wait to go back!

We were able to enter at no charge due to my son being an active military member. They are running a special through September 2023, I believe, where up to 5 people can get in for free with an active duty service member. This was an excellently maintained and beautiful botanical garden facility. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there and highly recommend it. They even have a children’s area so it has something for ALL ages!

We have turned this place into a tradition for my boyfriend and I the last year and a half, and now we get to include our daughter (2 months old). It is so special and we look forward to every event we attend and thoroughly enjoy them all! We have been to tulip fest two years in a row, jack-o-lantern spectacular, illuminations at Christmas time, and took our daughter to the dinosaurs around the world earlier this week. The gardens are beautiful, very well taken care of. We will absolutely continue to go to all the events and build those family traditions with our girl!

We came here on a whim and it was worth it! The gardens are beautiful and spans across a large property. There are so many different plants and sculptures to look at, koi ponds, and even lots of fun things for kids. Many pollinators were flying around. My daughter liked the music garden, climbing the large tree/wooded theme play area, and they were putting up dinosaurs for an upcoming event that she really loved. We arrived an hour and a half before closing and didn't see everything. We will definitely be back!

Botanica is a beautiful fun filled wonderland no matter the season. Their Illuminations walking Christmas light tour in Winter is my daughter's favorite! Visit in Spring to see the beauty of a land opening up and putting on fresh colors. Visit in summer for the lush greenery that seems to perfect to be real. Visit in fall to enjoy the colors of autumn. Honestly my photos don't do it justice, you'll have to visit to experience it for yourself.

I’m in town for a conference and came here to get out of the hotel. I am so glad that I did. This is such a peaceful oasis. I’ve was able to see such a variety of plants and butterflies! I will definitely be back.

The way this oasis makes you feel will last through your day. The coy pond. The ocean debris made into art. The Butterflies and the Blooms! The plants that are transformed into mystical animals. The kids area bells section. Isn't just for kids (wink). The artistic view of nature makes you a renewed fan. Go Now Go Often Oh, and ride the carousel 🎠

The Botanica was a great place to visit. Not only were the gardens beautiful with all the flowers but as of the time of this post they had some pretty cool sculptures around the gardens that were crafted from trash that was collected by volunteers and then turned into these unique art pieces. This place is worth a visit if you are visiting the area.

We have been to their Illuminations display twice now! Its always so beautiful & a well organized event. Love that they serve alcoholic beverages & food - a really fun evening for a date night or outing with friends!