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Reinisch Rose Garden and Doran Rock Garden, Topeka, KS

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Reinisch Rose Garden and Doran Rock Garden

A rose garden in Topeka's Gage Park with about 180 rose varieties and a neighboring rock garden and pond.

635 SW Gage Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66603 · Topeka, KS

About Reinisch Rose Garden and Doran Rock Garden

Located in Gage Park, this garden dates to 1930 and grows roughly 180 rose varieties, including newer releases and older types no longer sold commercially. Next to it, the Doran Rock Garden and its pond offer a quiet setting used for strolling and photography. The garden is also a popular place for weddings, and its rules ask visitors to stay off flower beds, keep pets leashed, and avoid picking plants.

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