Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead

Make memories at the Farm.

Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead is the perfect place to learn, grow, and have fun.

Visit more than 250 animals and birds, learn about growing flowers and vegetables, experience a Kanza Indian encampment or a one-room schoolhouse, and take a stroll through Main Street to the fishing pond.

Farmstead Map

Purchase Tickets Online

The Farmstead opens for the season April 1. Skip the line and purchase your tickets before you arrive at the Farmstead. If your plans change, tickets are good through the end of the season, on October 31.

Farmstead Admission Tickets

Hours

Sunday-Saturday
9 a.m.-5 p.m.

 

Address

13800 Switzer Rd.
Overland Park, KS 66221

Phone

913-897-2360

Admission

Children ages 2 and under are free.
$5 ages 3+

Free admission after 2 p.m. Monday-Thursday (except Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day and Labor Day)

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Top Attractions

View a list of all attractions and activities offered at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead!

Attractions + Activities

Goat Bottle Feeding

Your kid, feeding our kids! Pick up a bottle of milk and see what it’s like to raise a baby goat.

Baby goat bottles are $1 each. A limited number of bottles are available each day and are sold only at the Fishing Shack.

Fishing

Cast your old-fashioned cane pole into Fishing Pond and pull out a fish nearly every single time.

There is a $3 fee to fish, which includes a cane pole and four worms. No outside poles or bait are allowed.

Playgrounds

Stop by one of several playgrounds, with activities for all ages, nestled throughout the Farmstead.

Dairy Barn

Stop in to the dairy barn to learn about the farm-to-table process and how your favorite dairy treat is made.

Animals

Kansas farms have hundreds of domestic and wild animals. So does the Farmstead.

Gardens

No matter what season you visit, you’ll find beautiful gardens and water features throughout the Farmstead.

Sensory-Friendly Early Admission Days

Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead offers Sensory-Friendly Early Admission Days on the first Tuesday of the month from May through August. Individuals with sensory sensitivities and their families are invited into a calm and supportive environment from 8-9 a.m. before the Farmstead opens to the general public. Regular admission applies. Tickets must be purchased in advance due to limited capacity. Friends of the Farmstead members need to reserve a ticket as well but will not be charged.

Sensory-friendly features:

  • Sound domes are turned off
  • Only emergency overhead announcements
  • Maps available marked with quiet zones and high-noise area
  • A limited number of sensory kits will be available to check-out at the entrance (provided by Variety KC
  • Select education areas and attractions open, including the General Store, Ice Cream Parlor and the Mining and Fishing Shacks
  • Goat feeding through the fence after the running of the goats at 8:10 a.m.
  • Movie theater available as a quiet zone (no movie playing)

Upcoming Events

Here’s a look at what’s coming up soon at the Farmstead.

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Much more to
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Friends of the Farmstead members pose holding baby goats at Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead.

Friends of the Farmstead

Friends of the Farmstead is a membership group operating as part of The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park. The Friends support the Farmstead with annual membership opportunities, a donor program, special events throughout the season, and educational and volunteer programs.

Friends of the Farmstead members enjoy perks including free admission, discounts on special events, and more.

Learn More About Membership

Weather + Closures

Please check weather conditions prior to your visit. Guests may be asked to evacuate the Farmstead if there is lightning or severe weather in the area.

When and if the Farmstead reopens will be determined on a case by case scenario depending on time of day, weather forecast, and whether the venue is deemed safe. There are no refunds offered due to inclement weather.

Animal Health Precautions

Some animals may not be on exhibit for their health and safety.

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