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Gage Park

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In today’s blog post I will be talking about Gage Park. Topeka has lots of different parks around town, but I will just be focusing on Gage Park. There are many different activities and events that are available at Gage Park and I would highly encourage you to check it out. Gage Park is completely free and it is a great place to go if you and your friends are trying to find something to do.

Gage Park is home to the Blaisdell Family Aquatic center. While there is an admission fee to get into this part of the park, there it is a great water park to check out in the summer. Gage Park also is home to the Helen Hocker Theater where lots of local talent comes and performs. This is in partnership with the Topeka Civic Theater and it hosts live theatre in the park and other various events. If you are bringing younger children to the park, they offer many activities for them as well. They have a mini train that takes you on a mile long trip around the park, and is only $1.50 per rider. Gage Park also has a great playground and many different picnic areas available for use.

Gage Park has a carousel that was originally built in 1908. This carousel is really cool to ride and to take pictures around and is again only $1.50 per rider. Gage Park also has a dog park available. This part of the park is fenced in and has areas for both small and large dogs. Another great place to go as a group or to take pictures in is the rose garden. The Gage Park rose garden has more than 5,500 different plants and is a great place to visit.

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