Welcome to the Gardens
The Gardens at Kansas State University is made up of a variety of professionally planted areas that form a horiticultural display garden that serves two purposes:
- An invaluable outdoor learning laboratory for K-State students.
- A welcoming place of natural beauty for all visitors to enjoy.
Free Admission. Free Parking.
The Gardens and parking are free and open to the public from dawn to dusk. The parking lot driveway is immediately north of the Gardens. To ensure free parking, please note and attend to the parking registration requirements on raised signs in the parking lot.
Also, during Quinlan Visitor Center hours (9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday), please sign our guest book on the podium inside the front door.
Professional Photography
There is a $50 non-refundable fee for each professional photography session that uses the K-State Gardens. This fee must be paid by the Photographer prior to the photography session. To arrange payment contact (785)532-3271.
*Additional details and QR code will be posted in May 2026.