City of Topeka- Parks and Recreation Reviews

Very clean lake, it's beautiful and has a lot of good shades with all those amazing trees

Favorite place to hang out with my family. The walking/jogging/bike trails are really nice and marked every 1/4 mile for easy tracking of your progress. We always catch fish there, too!

A nicely kept lake with common amenities. Great for picnics, fishing, relaxing, and summertime ballgames.

A treasure in Topeka. It has a 7-mile paved trail that circles the lake and is great for roller blading, biking, and running. It s pretty much the reason I would consider living in Topeka (take heed, city planners).

Clean, well taken care of. Camping area great. Lots of picnic and playground areas.

It is beautiful, quiet, a lot of vegetation advisable to go for a walk and enjoy nature.

Not very big but for topeka at least there is a lake to walk at no other lakes around for at least 20 miles

Superb place to relax. They have a lot more to do than we expected.

Beautiful park and lake with a wide concrete trail that goes all the way around. Camping, golf, fishing, powerboats, sailing, wonder gardens,something for anyone and everyone. Spend a few minutes outside. it is good for the soul

A beautiful place to bike ride, fish, swim, walk, or just chill and enjoy the great outdoors.

Beautiful place to rest and read a book. Amazing scenery and lots of fun to be had there. Great sunsets too

Have not been in Topeka for years. Was in town for a outdoor wedding at the Ted Ensley Gardens. Weather cooperated and the area was well kept. Had the reception at the events center on the east side of the park. Facilities were very nice and well cared for. Was impressed with the facilities and the area.

Great place to spend the day with the family and relax. peaceful and quiet. Well kept. Nice joggimg/biking trail. Rentable paddle boats. Yacht Club, shelter houses rentable, heated dock during the winter, several boat ramps, swimming beach, accessible dam, great fishing. All around a great area for family and friends to gather. During the Christmas months they have a big light show for about a month ran biological organization TARC. Would recommend anyone.

I love taking my kids here and especially love the tulips this time of year!!!

A most excellent outdoor space with gorgeous views!

Very beautiful place for a 7 mile walk and lots of hidden nooks to look for. My beautiful girlfriend planned a picnic there and it was great. There's parking in various locations along with docs and parks and there is even a large garden which includes gazebos and a butterfly garden. The tulips are pretty in bloom and you'll always find other friendly faces exploring Lake Shawnee. There are baseball and softball diamonds along with a golf course and other activities around the lake. Just outside of the lake perimeter, you can find some places to eat and get a snack. Overall it's a good place for a nice day out.

Nice trails for walking bathrooms for the wife on the west side anyway, playgrounds for the kids

A gorgeous, spread out lake. Fantastic for all outdoor recreations, including catching Pokemon

The Garden House and surrounding gardens are a treat.

It's beautiful. Stop for lunch and saw bald eagles.

Great family-friendly outdoor activities. Especially to the yacht club and their kindness and teaching my eight year old son all about sailboats

Very beautiful & peaceful. No matter where you sit there are beautiful views.

A great place with so many organized or individual things to do.

Very peaceful, beautiful and relaxing place to get grounded

Ideal for running, walking or just to visit the place. They are 11 km around the lake.

Lake Shawnee is where the garden is where the funeral service was held

Beautiful well kept place with plenty things to do and see!

Good place for distance runners to jog, 7 miles around entire lake

Family friendly park with plenty of options for event organizers. Includes a walking trail around the entire lake, several shelter house cabins, several gazeebos, boat docks, fishing spots, etc. Also hosts several large events every year, such as a great fireworks show on July 4th and The Great Topeka Duck Race.

I have a favorite spot at this Lake the only thing I don't like about it is it's in the city but at the same time that's a good thing because the ones that don't have vehicles and stuff can still get to it and enjoy it it's clean lots of flowers variety of people you will enjoy this

Very relaxing and a beautiful view no matter the weather

Awesome venue for our wedding!! Definitely a great place for family events!!

Go there 2-4 times a month with my doggo and we love it. Well maintained and gorgeous!

Lake Shawnee is beautiful, a great spot for fishing

Great place for all sorts of events. The Lake parks and recreation officers are very kind and keep us safe. I feel better knowing that if something goes wrong at the lake or in the parks, the response time is far faster than if we would have to wait on TPD (who have alot on their plate already).

Gorgeous lake with picnic areas and RV park. Nice paved paths to walk or ride on. Ensley Gardens is a special place. Take your whole family or go by yourself.. Any hour any day it's beautiful here.

Great park, and tons of Pokemon action for those playing.

7 mile jogging trail. Flower and rose gardens. Sport complexes. Swim beach. Golf course. Very nice area to hang out for the day. Tennis courts. Paddle boats, playgrounds..

Peaceful even with all folders gone water fall down under beautiful get place to walk

There's something about this lake that makes it relaxing.