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.

Free Admission Days

Admission to the Arboretum will be free on the following days in 2021:

  • May 4
  • June 1
  • July 6
  • August 3
  • September 7
  • October 5
  • October 9-10
  • November 2
  • December 7

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

Address

8909 W. 179th Street
Overland Park, KS 66013

Phone

913-685-3604

Hours

Monday: 9 a.m-5 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m-5 p.m.
Wednesday: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m-5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m-5 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m-5 p.m.

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.

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.
  • Tours are 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.

See All Arboretum Events

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.

Join Friends of the Arboretum

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