Discovery Kits at the Gardens
When
April 1, 2023
All Day
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.
2023 Hours
The Arboretum is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Summer Hours
April 1 to August 31, the Arboretum will be open:
- Early on Wednesdays, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Late on Thursdays, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Address
8909 W. 179th Street
Overland Park, KS 66013
Phone
913-685-3604
Hours
9 a.m-5 p.m. Daily
Last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Admission
Free under age 6
$1 ages 6-12
$3 ages 13+
Follow Us
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.
Bird Walk
When
April 1, 2023
8:30 am
Location
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Moss Workshop
When
April 1, 2023
10:00 am
Location
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Stained Glass Workshop
When
April 1, 2023
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Bird Walk
When
April 8, 2023
8:30 am
Location
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Arbor Day Seedling Giveaway
When
April 8, 2023
9:00 am
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.