The Kansas Children’s

Ted Ensley Gardens

The Ted Ensley Gardens are located on the west side of scenic Lake Shawnee, offering a great panoramic view of the lake. The 9.5-acre garden area features a wealth of design ideas and spectacular plantings.

The Garden’s entrance is at the trailhead facility located north of West Edge Road and 37th Street. The entrance begins with a 60-foot covered bridge and continues through to meditation and rock gardens, annual and perennial beds, rose and water gardens, a gazebo, pergola, pagoda, waterfalls and several ponds. An arboretum with 120 species of trees is just across the street.

The adjoining Dick and Dotty Hanger Family Preserve is under development.

CAMPGROUND

Campground Policies

• Laundry facilities are available at the shower building. • Ice and firewood are sold at the concession area from April 15 to Oct. 15. • Showers and restroom facilities are located at the entrance area and north end of the campground. Please keep these areas clean. • Please have your children watch carefully for cars around the area. YOU are responsible for the conduct and whereabouts of your children at all times. Courteous behavior is encouraged. • Animals must be under control of the owner and on a leash 10-feet or less. • A dump station is available for use. Fee is $8 for non-campers.

Registration Fees

• April 15-Oct. 15 RV, Campers, Tents - $20 per night • Oct. 16-April 14 RV, Campers, Tents - $17 per night • 62+ years of age and older receive a $2 discount off the daily rate. • Fees are non-refundable. • Sites 117-119 and 132-141 are designated tent sites. A $6 fee is assessed to those parties wishing to set up a tent behind a camping unit or a second tent in specified sites.

Individual Reservations

• Beginning April 15, reservations will be accepted for arrival dates of May 15 through Sept. 15 each year. • Reservations must be for a minimum of two (2) nights. • Refunds will not be issued for unused sites.

PUBLIC FISHING AREAS

• Lake Shawnee • Lake Shawnee fishing pond • Westlake, Gage Park • Central Park Pond, 1534 SW Clay • Clarion Woods Pond, SW 37th & Fairlawn • Freedom Valley Pond, SE 14th & Locust • Ward-Martin Creek in Auburndale Park, 2400 NW Perry • Horseshoe Bend Pond, SE 43rd & Horseshoe Bend St.

All areas are available 6 a.m.-11 p.m. daily, unless otherwise posted. Stocked by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism. KDWPT regulations apply. Lake Shawnee is stocked with trout in the fall and spring. Fishing docks are available at Westlake, Central Park Pond, Clarion Woods Pond and Lake Shawnee, which also features a heated fishing dock. For more information contact KDWTP at 785-273-6740 or www.kdwpt.state.ks.us.

THE KANSAS CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY CENTER

4400 SW 10th Ave in Gage Park 785-783-8300 www.kansasdiscovery.org

SNOW-VENTURES: A WINTER FUN EXHIBIT!

Dive into a winter wonderland in Snow-Ventures, a winter fun exhibit at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center! Visitors will glide across a special sock ice skating rink, run a penguin rescue, operate a winter market, start an avalanche, and learn some seriously cool science! This special exhibit created by the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center will be open Nov.18, 2021 to Feb. 6, 2022. Date: Nov. 18 to Feb. 6 Fee: Regular admission

FREE FAMILY FUN NIGHTS

Free admission nights sponsored by local businesses. Date: Third Thursday of each month Fee: Free Time: 5-8 p.m.

PUZZLE PIECES

Free admission and special resources for families with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorders. Date: Second Sunday of each month Time: 10 a.m.-noon Fee: Free to families with a child who has an Autism Spectrum Disorder

HOURS

Mon.-Tue. Closed | Wed. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Thur. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Sun. noon-5 p.m.

SPECIAL HOURS

Closed New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

ADMISSION

Kids & Adults: $9 Seniors (65+): $8 Infants (under 12 months): Free Discovery Center Members: Free Museums for All rate (with EBT or WIC card): $3