Welcome to Goddard

Goddard families have a lot to love about their hometown, and finding a dentist near Goddard, KS who treats you like a neighbor should be one of them. At Cambridge Family Dentistry, our team of six dentists has served the Wichita area since 2001, and many of our patients make the easy drive from Goddard for everything from routine cleanings to dental implants. We also offer Invisalign for teens and adults, professional teeth whitening, sedation dentistry for anxious patients, and root canal therapy, so your whole family can get the care they need under one roof.

Getting here is simple. From Goddard, head east on Kellogg (U.S. 54/400) through Wichita until you reach Webb Road, then turn north. Our office is at 2020 N. Webb Road, Suite 301, and the trip usually takes about 30 minutes. We are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., which makes it easy to plan a visit around work and school schedules.

A Brief History of Goddard

Like many Kansas towns, Goddard took root during the wave of settlement that followed the Civil War and the Homestead Act. John Coleman homesteaded the land that would become the town site in 1875, on ground that had once been part of the Osage Indian trust lands. In 1883, Ezekiel Wilder purchased the farm along the planned route of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway and platted the original town that September.

The town took its name from J.F. Goddard, a surveyor who served as vice president and general manager of the Santa Fe. The railroad shaped the community from the start. Settlers had expected the tracks to run through nearby Blendon, but a second survey placed the line about a mile and a half south. Blendon followed the railroad, and several of its buildings were moved to Goddard, including a two-story town hall that landed at Third and Oak streets. Lumber intended for a Methodist church in Blendon was reloaded, hauled to Goddard, and built there instead.

The railroad and a post office both arrived in 1884, and the town officially incorporated in 1910. Main Street was the center of local business, with a bank that also housed the post office, a mercantile store, a garage, and a rooming house. A windmill stood in the middle of the street, and the town pump, drilled 146 feet deep, filled a cement tank where farmers watered their horses. A 1919 fire destroyed most of the buildings on the west side of Main Street, but the community rebuilt and kept growing.

In recent decades, Wichita’s expansion has transformed Goddard from a small farming town into a thriving suburb. The 2020 census counted 5,084 residents.

Living and Working in Goddard

Goddard offers the best of both worlds: a close-knit, small-town feel with Wichita’s jobs, shopping, and health care just a short commute away. Families are drawn to Goddard Public Schools (USD 265), which operates 12 schools, including Goddard High School, a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School, and Eisenhower High School, which opened in 2011. Community events like the monthly Main Street Market bring neighbors together, while local parks and family attractions make Goddard an easy place to put down roots.

 

The Must-Sees of Goddard

Goddard packs plenty of fun into a small footprint. Here are a few local favorites:

 

• Tanganyika Wildlife Park: This interactive wildlife park lets guests get up close with the animals, including chances to feed several species. It is open seasonally from mid-March through mid-November.
• Blast Off Bay: Open year-round, this indoor waterpark features 11 waterslides, indoor surfing, and an arcade, making it a favorite escape on cold Kansas days.
• Lake Afton Public Observatory: This nonprofit observatory offers public astronomy programs on Friday and Saturday evenings, with dark country skies that make for great stargazing.
• Lake Afton Park: Just southwest of town, this lake park is popular for fishing, boating, picnicking, and camping.
• Linear Park and Splash Pad: Located on Main Street, this park includes a splash pad, a playground with sensory and inclusive features, picnic tables, and a community storm shelter.
• Main Street Market: On the second Sunday of each month from April through September, more than 75 vendors set up along Main Street from 2 to 5 p.m.

 

Schedule Your Visit With Our Trusted Wichita Team

Whether you are new to Goddard or your family has lived here for generations, Cambridge Family Dentistry is ready to welcome you. Our experienced team provides gentle, personalized care for patients of all ages, and we are happy to answer questions about insurance and payment options, including CareCredit. Call our office or request an appointment online today, and see why so many of your Goddard neighbors trust us with their smiles.