guest faq
Yes! You may bring in your own food and non-alcoholic beverages on site. Alcohol is not allowed unless purchased from a vendor during a special event.
Pets, including seeing eye dogs or other service animals are allowed on the premises but must be controlled by leash. Horses are prohibited from being led or ridden in the plaza. The Plaza Management reserves the right to ask to remove or remove any animals deemed aggressive or impairing the enjoyment of others.
Evergy Plaza is a welcoming space available to enjoy regularly at no cost. Rentals as well as some special events and programming may be subject to a fee.
Check out our parking page for information on parking downtown.
Yes! Restrooms are behind the big stage in Evergy Plaza. There is a women’s restroom, a men’s restroom and a family restroom. Restrooms are only open during scheduled events at Evergy Plaza and are not open during splash pad hours.
Private events, commercial activity, solicitations, assemblies, performances and amplified sound require special permits. Please visit our Plan an Event page for more information.
Yes! Evergy Plaza is ADA accessible.
Please visit the attractions page to learn the rules, regulations and operations of the fire pit at Evergy Plaza.
We love working with all types of organizations on partnerships! Please visit our Get Involved page to learn more about partnership and sponsorship opportunities at Evergy Plaza.
Check out the events calendar to find out when the Crossroads Fountain water shows are happening.
Check out the events calendar to find out when the Splash Pad is in operation.
Evergy Plaza is free and open to visitors 365 days a year. The Plaza is open at 8:00 a.m. and closes at 9:00 p.m.
Please visit our Get Involved page to learn more about the advertising opportunities at Evergy Plaza.
- We encourage getting fresh air and walking around Evergy Plaza. Riding bikes, skateboards, rollerblades, hoverboards, unicycles, Segways, etc. is prohibited inside the Plaza.
- No smoking. That includes vaping.
- Evergy Plaza is for everyone in the community – do not damage furniture or signage, litter, or obstruct entrances or exits.
- We expressly prohibit drug use on-site
- Read rules and regulations before operating the fire pit
- No overnight camping, tents, enclosures, or other unpermitted structures.
directions and parking
On-Street Parking
Parking along the streets of Downtown Topeka is free for 2 hours on weekdays. There are 1,230 on-street metered stalls. 2 Hour parking is enforced from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Meter parking is not enforced after 6:00 p.m. on weeknights and on weekends.
Parking Lots and Garages
Parking lots and garages in Downtown Topeka are open to the public at no cost on weeknights after 6:00 p.m. and on weekends. Below is a list of parking garages and lots in Downtown Topeka. Parking garages are available Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for an hourly fee.
parking lots and garages
Parking lots are not available to the public weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Townsite Plaza Parking Garage
• 510 S Monroe St.
• Capacity: 259 stalls, 55 hourly
• Monthly Rate: $67.75 /$1.00 hourly
• Hours: M-F 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Park and Shop Parking Garage
• 615 S. Quincy
• Capacity: 390 stalls, 150 hourly
• Monthly Rate: $67.75 /$1.00 hourly
• Hours: M-F 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Crosby Place Parking Garage
• 108 SW 8th St
• Capacity: 251 stalls, 55 hourly
• Monthly Rate: $67.75 /$1.00 hourly
Centre City Parking Garage
• 825 S Kansas Avenue
• Capacity: 261 stalls, 65 hourly
• Monthly Rate: $67.75 /$1.00 hourly
9th Street Garage
• 215 SE 9th Street
• Capacity: 760 stalls, 100 hourly
• Monthly Rate: $47.43 /$1.00 hourly
• Hours: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Water Tower Lot
• 1121 SE Quincy
• Capacity: 61
• Only available to the public weeknights after 6:00 p.m. and weekends.
900 SE Monroe Lot
• 900 SE Monroe
• Capacity 42
• Only available to the public weeknights after 6:00 p.m. and weekends.
5th Jackson Lot
• 5th and Jackson
• Capacity: 93
• Only available to the public weeknights after 6:00 p.m. and weekends.
800 Madison Lot
• 800 SE Madison
• Capacity: 254
• Only available to the public weeknights after 6:00 p.m. and weekends.