Discovery Kits at the Gardens
When
February 1, 2022
9:00 am
Location
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Nature that nurtures.
The 300-acre Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is an educational, recreational and cultural resource for the Kansas City region.
At the Arboretum, you’ll experience gardens with more than 1,700 species of plants, a variety of landscapes, including meticulous gardens, wild hiking trails, and open prairie, and different educational opportunities around every bend in the path.
2022 Hours
The Arboretum is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.
Summer Hours
April 1-Aug. 3, the Arboretum will be open:
- Early on Wednesdays, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Late on Thursdays, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
The Arboretum will close at noon on June 25.
Holiday Hours
The Arboretum will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, and Christmas Day, Dec. 25.
Address
8909 W. 179th Street
Overland Park, KS 66013
Phone
913-685-3604
Hours
9 a.m-5 p.m. Daily
Admission
Free under age 6
$1 ages 6-12
$3 ages 13+
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COVID-19 Operations
The Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is open.
Restrooms will be open and cleaned regularly. Please practice distancing and wash your hands.
Learn more about the City’s response to the Coronavirus.
At the Arboretum
Gardens
Regardless of the time of year, experience a subtle blending of soft colors and shapes at gardens across the Arboretum.
Children's Discovery Garden
Climb, build, discover and learn with us in this open area designed just for imaginative children.
Educational Programs
Learn about the flora and fauna of our region, take a painting class, or take a nature walk with us.
Hiking Trails
Explore several different ecosystems and landscapes you won’t see anywhere else in Overland Park.
Sculptures
There is structural art for all tastes, spread throughout the Arboretum.
Environmental Education Visitors Center
Stop in to learn more about everything the Arboretum has to offer, then grab some shade and a snack.
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.
Free Admission Day
When
February 1, 2022
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Night at the Arboretum
When
February 18, 2022
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Discovery Kits at the Gardens
When
March 1, 2022
9:00 am
Location
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Free Admission Day
When
March 1, 2022
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Intro to Bees + Beekeeping
When
March 5, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Visitor Center Project
The City of Overland Park is building a new visitor center that will provide community and learning spaces and more opportunities to enjoy nature at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Construction on the west side of the Arboretum property (shown in the video here) will begin in August 2021.
Learn more about new amenities at the visitor center and take a tour on the project page.
Friends of the Arboretum
Friends of the Arboretum is a membership group operating as part of The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park. The Friends support the Arboretum with annual membership opportunities, a donor program, special events throughout the season, and educational and volunteer programs.
Membership
Friends of the Arboretum memberships provide free admission to the Arboretum, plus:
- Preview night access to the spring plant sale
- Discounts on classes
- Annual Friends of the Arboretum social event invitations
- Monthly e-newsletters
- Reciprocal admission to other American Horticultural Society gardens, arboreta, and more.
Register
Join the Friends of the Arboretum on the Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park website.