Arboretum Etiquette

In an effort to help us preserve and enhance the land for conservation and education, please follow these rules while enjoying the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens:

  • Visitors are not allowed to remain in or enter the Arboretum before or after operating hours.
  • Bicycles, balls, frisbees, drones, skateboards, skates, scooters and motorized vehicles are prohibited. Wheelchairs and other mobility equipment are allowed.
  • Dogs must be on a leash; they are restricted to the mulch paths or the International Sculpture Trail around the Pavilion. Dogs are not allowed on garden walkways. Please pick up after your pet.
  • No plants, animals or insects may be collected or removed.
  • Please do not climb on waterfalls, rocks or in trees in the gardens.
  • Alcoholic beverages purchased at Café Celeste may be consumed at designated locations. No outside alcoholic beverages of any kind are allowed on the premises.
  • Fires/grilling of any kind are prohibited.
  • Please call ahead if you are bringing a school group or would like a guided tour.
Address

8909 W. 179th Street
Overland Park, KS 66013

Phone

913-685-3604

Hours

September - March
Monday-Sunday | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

April - August
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday | 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Gates shut at closing time.

Admission

Children ages 5 and under are free.
$3 ages 6-17
$7 ages 18+

Free admission on the first Tuesday of each month.

Photography Rules

Photography permits are not needed for individuals to take photos in the garden, however, commercial photography does require a permit.

Please do not leave props, clothing or personal belongings unattended. The Arboretum is not liable for damage to personal belongings while on site.

Changing clothes in the gardens or on the trails is not permitted.

Dogs or other pets are prohibited in the gardens or any area with concrete sidewalk access.

Be courteous to other guests. Do not block walkways or take up entire garden spaces for long periods of time. Please do not walk through garden beds or damage flowers, trees, shrubs, containers or sculptures.

If you need photos before or after hours, you may rent a location for photos.

Photography Permits

Commercial photography requires a minimum fee of $300 per day.  Contact Donna Stringfellow for more information.