Alex and Emily's Ice Cream Parlor

Go back in time for a scoop or two! Alex and Emily's serves ice cream and a host of other snacks.

The parlor's 1900s-era back bar was originally located in Spring Hill, Kan., along with other original furnishings and artifacts.

Apple Orchard

The Legacy of Greenery Committee installed this apple orchard to represent the 175,000 farms in Kansas at the turn of the century that produced apples. You can see a variety of species as they grow on the trees like they would have on the prairies of the eastern part of the state.

Ben's Bank

Learn all about commerce on the frontier at Ben's Bank. See antique typewriters and calculators and learn how banking worked in a world before the internet.

Ben Craig was a banker in Kansas for over fifty years.

His dedication to banking, community and education reflects in the lasting legacy of his gift of Ben's Bank to children of all ages, now and for years to come.

Craig passed away in 2016.

Beverly's Butterfly Garden

Situated in the nature trail area, Beverly's Butterfly Garden features butterfly plantings, houses and benches, and includes a bird watching area and tree-covered trail where you'll hear the melodic sound of our wind chime garden.

Birds of Prey

Some of the most majestic birds that can no longer fly the midwestern skies call the Farmstead their home.

See a Bald Eagle, a Red-Tailed Hawk, a Barred Owl and a Great Horned Owl.

Birthday Parking Lot

Party guests get their own private entrance to the Farmstead, near the party corrals.

Enter as if you're parking in the main lot, and continue driving east to park for birthday parties.

Birthday Party Corrals

Host your hoedown in one of the most popular birthday spots in town!

Each of our six party corrals has a picnic and serving tables.

Party guests get their own private entrance to the Farmstead.

Birthday Party Entrance

Party guests get their own private entrance to the Farmstead, near the party corrals.

This makes for simple loading and unloading of food, cake, gifts and other birthday treats.

Bobcats

 Native all over North America, it was not unusual to spot Bobcats on frontier lands.

The animals may be seen in rural areas of the Midwest to this day.

Two of these majestic cats call the Farmstead home.

Brian's Turkey Coop

Gobble gobble! See where the turkeys live, what they eat, and how they contribute to life on the farm.

Nestled within the nature trail area, the chime garden is a place to listen as the wind makes music from chimes hanging in the forest trees.

Dairy Barn

Dairy Goats

The Farmstead's Dairy Goats provide milk for their kids.

At Deanna Rose, seven of the most common American breeds are represented.

Visitors are welcome to pet and feed the goats through then pen enclosure.

Dominic's Water Feature

 

Duck Pond

Visit the duck pond to see a variety of waterfowl including ducks and geese. Bird feed is available for 25 cents.

East Pond

Farmhouse Concessions

You can eat here.

Fishing Pond

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

The pond has an abundant amount of fish, including sunfish, hybrid bluegill and catfish, and is perfect for children of all ages.

There is a $3 fee to fish, which includes a cane pole and four worms.

Fishing is part of the combo pack.

It is catch-and-release at Grandpa Bob's pond. No outside poles are allowed.

Fishing Shack

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

Rent a cane pole and purchase worms at the Fishing Shack for $3.

Fishing is also part of the combo pack.

Gayle’s Exploration Outpost

With bleacher and table seating, Gayle's Exploration Outpost is a great family gathering spot during the day.

The Farmstead hosts a number of concerts, shows and events at the Outpost.

Georgia’s Chicken Coop

As many as 60 chickens call the Farmstead home.

The chickens often greet visitors in the yard at Georgia's Chicken Coop.

Or, walk through and see the inside of the coop where the variety of breeds stay safe and warm.

Grandpa Bob's Dock

Young and old alike will enjoy gathering on Grandpa Bob's Dock to fish from the fishing pond.

The dock gives visitors access to the island in the middle of the pond, and plenty of space to fish.

There is a $3 fee to fish.

Fishing is part of the combo pack.

Helen's Schoolhouse

Indian Encampment

The Indian Encampment and earthen log lodge is a historically accurate, culturally sensitive replica of a small Kanza Indian village.

Inside, visitors will find artifacts significant to the Kanza, now known as the Kaw Indian Nation, which was indigenous to northeast Kansas when the first European settlers arrived.

The Indian Encampment is closed during history tours, which is generally in the morning on weekdays.

John's Blacksmith Shop

Watch and learn as a real-life blacksmith demonstrates how they use metal and heat to fashion farming essentials like hardware, bridles and horseshoes.

Kiwanis Repose Area

This garden is a quiet place to relax and includes willow branch benches, shade plants, and a great view of the bison and longhorn.

Koi Pond

Watch the turtles bathe in the sun and interact with the fish in this natural ecosystem.

Fish feed is available for 25 cents.

Longhorn Cattle and Bison

Bison weren't kept on a farm during the turn of the century, but settlers found them in massive herds across the Midwest.

They were hunted for their meat, hide, and bones.

Raised for their meat, the horns of a Longhorn can grow longer than six feet wide.

Main Entrance

A large red barn is one of the first things visitors see and signals that you have arrived on the farm.

There are restrooms and a change machine in this building, and picnic tables available.

During the off-season, visit the Farmstead entrance to see holiday and seasonal light displays.

Master Gardens

Walk through a variety of gardens, featuring plants, trees, flowers and even vegetables.

Keep an eye out for quail and woodland creatures living within the planter beds.

Megan’s Windmill

This windmill was dedicated in loving memory of Megan Kersting, the daughter of Overland Park employee Bert Kersting.

Mining Camp

Strike it rich at the mining trough. Guests can use a sifter to pour their bag of "rough" in the water and see what gems they discover.

Bags of "rough" are bags with sand and genuine gem stones inside.

Small bags are $5 and large bags are $8.

The mining camp is also part of the combo pack.

Morgan's Playground

This area offers a play environment for some of the Farmstead's youngest visitors.

Pat's Photography Parlor

Step back in time and see how photos were taken in the old days!

Pat's Photography Parlor is closed for the 2017 season.

Peafowl

The Farmstead is home to one peacock and two peahens.

Peafowl were raised on early farms for their eggs, meat and beauty.

Pedal Tractors Track

The little ones can race around our track on a child-size tractor.

The tractors are tuned daily by Farmstead volunteers.

There is no fee to ride the tractors.

Petting Pen

Get up close and personal with the farm animals: the pygmy goats in the petting pen are friendly!

Play Barn

Nestled among the rabbits, sheep and calves is one of two replicas of a little red barn from the 19th Century.

Children can make their way up to the barn loft (via steps) and go down one of our two barn slides.

Pony Rides

Children ages 3-10 will love this gentle ride on one of the Deanna Rose ponies, led by an attendant.

The course leads young cowboys and cowgirls on a figure-8 trail.

Pony rides are $3 per child.

A pony ride is part of the combo pack.

Prairie Dogs

The Farmstead is home to a dozen Black-tailed Prairie Dogs.

Farmers would not appreciate having these native mammals on their properties because the animals burrow in the ground.

Livestock could easily be injured by stepping a leg or foot in one of the holes.

Prairie Pavilion

The Prairie Pavilion is available for rental weekdays and weekends.

It accommodates up to 150 people and has electrical outlets and picnic tables.

Public Picnic Area

Outside food is not allowed at Deanna Rose, excluding water bottles and children's snacks.

Guests may have a picnic lunch at any of the tables outside the Farmstead between the Main Entrance and the Birthday Party Entrance.

Ray's Barbershop

Step back in time and sit down in the seat of an old-time barber!
The Farmstead holds educational events inside the Barbershop and at Ben's Bank.

Ticket Booth

 

Vic's General Store

Step back in time to experience a place where farmers came from miles around to purchase their supplies and sell crops.

It was the most visited establishment of a typical early town and is a focal point of the Farmstead.

Visitors can buy Deanna Rose merchandise, old-fashioned toys, plush farm animals and old-time candy at Vic's General Store.

Wagon Rides

Relive the days of westward expansion by taking a ride on a wagon pulled by a team of beautiful Belgian draft horses.

Visitors will spend 10-15 relaxing minutes on this hayride through the woods on the Farmstead's perimeter.

The wagon ride is $3 per person. Children under age one ride free.

A wagon ride is included in the combo pack.

50th Anniversary Garden

Established in 2010, this garden celebrates the leadership and partnerships that helped Overland Park become what it is today. A time capsule in this garden will be recovered and opened in 2035.