Shawnee County Parks + Recreation

Shawnee County Parks + Recreation Our mission: Inspire active and healthy lifestyles through a diverse system of parks and facilities.
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Lawn chairs. Live music. Summer at the lake. 🎸Spirit of Kansas Blues Fest returns July 4th at Lake Shawnee with live mus...
06/13/2026

Lawn chairs. Live music. Summer at the lake. 🎸

Spirit of Kansas Blues Fest returns July 4th at Lake Shawnee with live music all day long from 11 AM – 8 PM.

Bring a chair, find a spot in the shade, and enjoy an Independence Day tradition with the Topeka Blues Society

Free entry | Tinman Circle Lake Shawnee

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Merchant questions or to requests can be sent to Community Events [email protected] or call Monica at 785-251-6945

06/11/2026

Me. You. A summer evening in Ted Ensley Gardens.

Garden Grooves kicked off Tuesday night with a beautiful performance from the Topeka Symphony Orchestra featuring music from ABBA and more.

Join us every Tuesday evening this summer from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at Ted Ensley Gardens for free live music, beautiful scenery, and a perfect way to spend a summer night.

Rain or shine.

Me. You. Eyes closed. Sun-soaked. Vibes.Garden Grooves kicked off last night beneath the trees at Ted Ensley Gardens wit...
06/10/2026

Me. You. Eyes closed. Sun-soaked. Vibes.

Garden Grooves kicked off last night beneath the trees at Ted Ensley Gardens with a beautiful sunset, incredible music and a crowd ready to relax and enjoy the evening.

Join us every Tuesday this summer as the Topeka Symphony Orchestra brings free live performances to the gardens.

📍 Ted Ensley Gardens
🕡 6:30–8:30 p.m.
☔ Rain or shine

Good morning! This is our friendly reminder that your local park is not a dump site for yard debris after a storm. Our c...
06/09/2026

Good morning!
This is our friendly reminder that your local park is not a dump site for yard debris after a storm.
Our crews work hard to keep 110 parks maintained, so please do not bring your downed limbs and debris to us.

🌿 Garden Grooves kicks off tomorrow at Ted Ensley Gardens! 🎶Join us for an evening where music and nature come together ...
06/08/2026

🌿 Garden Grooves kicks off tomorrow at Ted Ensley Gardens! 🎶

Join us for an evening where music and nature come together as the Topeka Symphony Orchestra opens the season with "Mamma Mia! Mozart" featuring the music of ABBA.

🌸 Stroll through the gardens, bring a lawn chair or blanket, and enjoy live music surrounded by one of Topeka's most beautiful settings.

☔ Rain or shine, the show goes on!

📍 Ted Ensley Gardens
📅 Tuesday, June 9
⏰ 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
💲 Free Admission

Tag a friend you'd love to spend a summer evening with and we'll see you in the gardens! 🌷🎻✨

Chrome, classics, customs, and horsepower by the lake. 🚗The Spirit of Kansas Car Show returns to Lake Shawnee on July 4t...
06/04/2026

Chrome, classics, customs, and horsepower by the lake. 🚗

The Spirit of Kansas Car Show returns to Lake Shawnee on July 4th from 9 AM – 3 PM.

From vintage cruisers to flame-painted hot rods, there’s something for every car lover to enjoy.

Free entry • Family friendly • Part of Spirit of Kansas

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Merchant questions or to requests can be sent to Community Events [email protected] or call Monica at 785-251-6945

Car show participants register here | $20 per car: https://secure.rec1.com/KS/shawnee-county-ks/catalog/index/5e20afb16a278eb07379fdc2bfa5eb61?filter=c2VhcmNoPWNhciUyMHNob3c=

06/02/2026

Dogs. Treats. Fountains. Sunshine. 🐶☀️

Doggie Date Night was a blast! Thanks to everyone who came out and made it such a fun evening.

Summer is just getting started:
🎶 Garden Grooves – Every Tuesday starting June 9
🛹 National Go Skateboard Day Competition – June 21
🎆 Spirit of Kansas – July 4th

See you at the next one!

Special Thanks to Raising Canes for being our Tail Wag Sponsor (:

🐾 What a night!Thank you to everyone who joined us for Doggie Date Night at Evergy Plaza. From splashing through the fou...
06/01/2026

🐾 What a night!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Doggie Date Night at Evergy Plaza. From splashing through the fountains and making paw print keepsakes to meeting new friends and showing off some incredible costumes, the plaza was full of wagging tails and happy faces.

We loved seeing dogs of every size, shape and personality enjoying an evening downtown with their humans.

A big thank you to our vendors, volunteers, contest participants and everyone who helped make this year's event a success.

📸 Tag yourself, your pup, or a friend you spotted in the photos!

We'll see you next year. 🐶❤️

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3137 SE 29th Street
Topeka, KS
66605

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+17852516800

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