Botanica, The Wichita Gardens

18-Acre Garden with Kids-Specific Zone

Botanica is Wichita's botanical garden - 18 acres of themed gardens including a rose garden, butterfly house, Chinese garden, and the Downing Children's Garden. The Children's Garden is a destination on its own: working water pump, giant tree house, chalk drawings, musical maze.

Family Classes & School Programs

Weekly programming runs across all ages, with seasonal events and structured field trips. Programs include:
- Weekly family classes and tours
- School field trips
- Horticultural workshops
- Downing Children's Garden drop-in
- Seasonal crafts and nature lessons
- Birthday party rentals

What's Included

• Children's Garden play features (water pump, tree house, musical maze)
• Educator support for school groups
• Garden access with general admission

Experience

Best garden experience for kids in Wichita - the Children's Garden is large enough for free play, not just adult-style strolling. Admission $8-$10, parking free. Open daily.