Jerold Binkley Tulip Time 2023 is set for April 7-23. The event features tens of thousands of multi-colored tulips and flowering bulbs in Shawnee County Parks + Recreation’s three featured gardens – Ted Ensley Gardens at Lake Shawnee, Old Prairie Town/Ward-Meade Botanical Garden and Doran Rock Garden and surrounding areas in Gage Park. The event is named for its founder, Jerold Binkley who passed away in 2019.

Tulip Time began nearly 30 years ago in the home gardens of Jerold and Joan Binkley.

Mr. Binkley desired to create an ongoing and beautiful county-wide event with Tulip Time. Now, the event draws visitors from around the nation.

There are two special events in addition to regular self-guided tours through the gardens. Tulips at Twilight features 100 larger-than-life lighted displays with thousands of tulips illuminated by candlelight and lighted displays. The displays include 15-foot tall illuminated tulips and larger-than-life illuminated flowers, illuminated mushrooms tall enough for patrons to walk beneath them, rivers of blue lights, and floating lanterns in the Asian garden. Patrons may enjoy Old Prairie Town building tours on Friday and Saturday evenings. Tulips at Twilight is set for 7-10 p.m. April 7-23. Admission is $5 per person, with children five and under free.

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