The 300-acre Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens was founded to keep the city at the forefront of environmental and ecological issues.
A leader of environmentally sound community development, the Arboretum is an educational, recreational and cultural resource for the Kansas City region. It offers homeowners, landscapers and arborists an opportunity to view and evaluate a wide variety of hybrid trees and shrubs, native to this area.
About 85 percent of the property in southern Overland Park is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of eight natural ecosystems. The remaining portion includes traditional botanical gardens, trails, the Visitors Center and maintenance facilities.
Arboretum Cafe
Stop by the Arboretum Cafe for a snack, sandwich or drink; now open until 7 p.m.
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Gardens
The botanical gardens offer unique and unexpected pleasures, regardless of the time of year.
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Hiking Trails
Nearly five miles of paved and wood chip hiking trails wind their way through the gardens.
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Classes, Programs & Events
The Arboretum hosts seasonal programs and events to get people excited about enhancing and preserving natural resources.
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Tour Information
The public is invited to come and explore the gardens anytime the facility is open. Guided tours are available by appointment. School groups should call 913-685-3604 for arrangements.
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Rental Information
The gardens are a lovely place for an outdoor wedding or a family picnic/reunion.
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Volunteer Opportunities
We depend on volunteers to help make the gardens a beautiful destination in Kansas City and Overland Park.