Garden City, located 75 miles east of the Colorado state line and 200 miles west of Wichita, KS, is the
regional hub of western Kansas and the county seat of Finney County. The community combines a smalltown
spirit with a wide variety of amenities, including several financial institutions, schools, medical
facilities, churches, and retail shopping areas. Garden City is home to Lee Richardson Zoo, the largest
zoological park in western Kansas, an award-winning pool and municipal golf course, a nationally
recognized community college, several parks, and several special public events.
With 40 languages spoken in the local school system and a long history of taking in refugees, diversity is at
the core of Garden City’s community and makes it a unique place to live, work, and play. The welcoming,
tight-knit atmosphere and exposure to a broad range of people and perspectives make it a great
environment to raise a family.
