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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.

Friends of the Arboretum

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

Temporary Operating Hours

9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday-Monday
Closed Tuesdays

Address

8909 W. 179th Street
Overland Park, KS 66013

Phone

913-685-3604

Admission

Free on Tuesdays
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 with temporary operating hours.

Temporary Operating Hours

The Arboretum will be open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday through Monday. We will be closed on Tuesdays.

Restrooms will be open and cleaned regularly. Please practice distancing and wash your hands.

Please be aware of the following changes:

  • Water fountains and concessions will not be available.
  • The Visitors Center will not be open.
  • Visitors should bring their own water.
  • Events and tours continue to be canceled.
  • Visitors must wear masks or face coverings where guests may be gathered and are unable to maintain six feet of distance.

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.

Much more to experience:

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.

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Nature Story Time

When

July 11, 2020
10:00 am

Location

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Nature Story Time

When

July 16, 2020
10:00 am

Location

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Nature Story Time

When

August 6, 2020
10:00 am

Location

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

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.

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Featured Flower

This month’s featured flower is lavender.

Originally grown in the Mediterranean, variations of the lavender plant can now be found around the world.

It grows best in full sun, with well-drained soil. In hot summer climates, like in Overland Park, it may do well with afternoon shade.

You can find lavender in the herb garden at the Arboretum this fall.

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