Botanica: The Wichita Gardens

Tucked away on the banks of the Little Arkansas River, Botanica is a genuine horticultural gem. The 18-acre botanical garden contains more than 30 distinct themed areas, from a fragrant Shakespeare Garden to a tranquil Japanese Garden complete with koi ponds and stone lanterns.

Spring brings an explosion of tulips, daffodils, and flowering trees that draws visitors from across the region. Summer fills the garden with roses, native prairie plantings, and the colorful annual displays that give Botanica its painterly quality. Autumn transforms the grounds with fiery foliage and the beloved WildLights holiday display that draws families throughout December.

For Eagle Trace residents, Botanica is just a short drive away and offers membership programs that make it an accessible year-round retreat from city life.