Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Overview
Ready for a reset? Experience the beauty of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens—a 300-acre outdoor escape filled with 1,700 plant species, curated themed gardens, and nearly six miles of scenic trails. Just a short drive from downtown Kansas City, this must-see attraction is an easy, peaceful getaway where the outdoors, art, and family fun come together.
Stroll the Monet Garden to see the soft colors of flowers that inspired the artist, let the kids dig for fossils in the Children’s Garden, or search for sculptures among the trees in the International Sculpture Garden. Part nature retreat, part art gallery, and part outdoor classroom, no matter where your path wanders here, you’ll find something delightfully unexpected.
One of the best details? The Arboretum and Botanical Gardens are open year-round, so there’s always something new to marvel at in every season. Get more information on this must-see Overland Park attraction to start planning your visit today.
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
Free: Ages 5 and under
$3: Ages 6-17 $
$7: Adults 18+
Free admission on the first Tuesday of each month.
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Related Events
March 3
Free Admission Day at the Arboretum8909 W 179th Street
Overland Park, Kansas 66013
United States
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
March 7
Cottonwood Tales at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens8909 W 179th St
Overland Park, Kansas 66013
United States
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
May 7
Wine Tasting on the Terrace8909 W 179th St
Overland Park, Kansas 66013
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
May 16
Stems: A Garden Soirée8909 W 179th St
Overland Park, Kansas 66013
United States
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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