Winter Weather Operations and Closures

The following facilities are closed on Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25 due to inclement weather.

  • Matt Ross Community Center
  • Tomahawk Ridge Community Center
  • Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
  • Recycling Center
  • Club 27 Restaurant

Snow crews are plowing and treating streets throughout the weekend. Learn more and track the plows on the snow map at opkansas.org/Snow.

Thank you for your patience as we work to keep streets clear and safe.

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Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Nature that nurtures.

The 300-acre Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is a vibrant educational, recreational, and cultural resource for the Kansas City region. At the Arboretum, you’ll find over 1,700 species carefully cultivated across themed gardens and natural landscapes. It’s a place where nature, art, and science converge, offering visitors of all ages an immersive outdoor experience.

Closed or Modified Days

2026

The Arboretum will be closed Saturday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 25 due to inclement weather.

New Year’s Day | Jan. 1: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Independence Day | July 4: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Thanksgiving | Nov. 26: Closed
Christmas | December 25: Closed

Purchase Tickets Online

Purchase admission to the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens online in advance.

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Address

8909 W. 179th Street
Overland Park, KS 66013

Phone

913-685-3604

Hours

September - March
Monday-Sunday | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

April - August
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday | 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Gates shut at closing time.

Admission

Children ages 5 and under are free.
$3 ages 6-17
$7 ages 18+

Free admission on the first Tuesday of each month.

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Winter Admission Prices

Winter at the Arboretum is calling, and now you have even more reason to answer! We’re temporarily lowering our admission prices!

Jan. 26-Feb. 28, admission is:

  • $1 ages 6–17
  • $3 ages 18+
  • FREE ages 5 and under and Friends of the Arboretum members

Enjoy crisp air, peaceful paths and winter views you don’t get any other time of year.

Hiking Trails

Explore several different ecosystems and landscapes you won’t see anywhere else in Overland Park.

A bronze statue of artist Claude Monet sitting on a bench and painting a canvas.

Sculptures

There is structural art for all tastes, spread throughout the Arboretum.

Two people walk through the inside of LongHouse Visitor Center at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.

LongHouse Community Art Gallery

Browse works of art in this new gallery where the beauty of the natural world and the creativity of fine art meet.

Environmental Education Center

Stop in to learn more about everything the Arboretum has to offer, then grab some shade and a snack.

Café + Gift Shop

Grab a bite to eat at Café Celeste and discover unique treasures in the Gift Shop.

Two people smile and wave as they drive a golf cart over a small bridge at the Arboretum.

Guided Tours

Enjoy a guided tour of the Arboretum, either by strolling through its scenic paths on foot or riding comfortably in a golf cart.

Two young children holding clipboards at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.

Field Trips

The Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is a wonderful location for students to learn.

Upcoming Events

In addition to regular operating hours, the Arboretum hosts many events and programs. Join us for a children’s event, art class, and more.

Friends of the Arboretum members visit the Arboretum for free, any day.

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