City Information

With cultural amenities to rival big cities, Topekans revel in outdoor activities, excellent healthcare facilities, technologically advanced education, and a below-average cost of living...making Topeka one of the most livable cities in the Midwest.

With seven reservoirs within a fifty-mile radius, there's plenty of time for boating, water skiing, rowing, and swimming. Over 90 parks offer fishing, hunting, and boating, hiking, jogging, soccer, softball, tennis, community centers, swimming pools and over a half-dozen public and private golf courses in the city.

Most commutes to work are under 15 minutes each way, leaving citizens of Topeka and Shawnee County plenty of time for leisure and recreational activities on a daily basis. New restaurants and clubs, a full array of sports teams and volunteer opportunities, and myriad activities for families and senior citizens combine to make Topeka attractive to all ages. Join us!

The entrepreneur spirit in Topeka began in 1842 with the founding of a ferry service across the Kansas River. Since then, we have continually been at the crossroads of progress. From the migration of early pioneers and merchants on the Oregon and Santa Fe trails, to the opening of the west with the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad, Topeka has been on the forefront of business development.

The strong work ethic of the early settlers remains in our workforce and our cultural diversity is celebrated and welcomed, just as it was when Topeka was founded.

The quality of life our forefathers dreamed of has resulted in museums, cultural events, parks, recreation and quality education which have made us the 7th most livable city in the Midwest.

Our government has centralized around us, making Topeka the capital city of Kansas. Our state, county, city governments, chamber and private partnerships are engaged in effective cooperative efforts supporting economic development.

We are inspired by the pioneering and cultural spirit of our past - and as the generations before us - we will continue to generate new and exciting ideas for today, while laying a strong and solid foundation for tomorrow.