Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

Address
8909 W. 179th St.
Overland Park, Kansas 66013 United States Get Directions
Phone 913.685.3604
Website https://www.opkansas.org/things-to-see-and-do/arboretum-and-botanical-gardens/

The 300-acre Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is an educational, recreational and cultural resource for the Kansas City region.

At the Arboretum, visitors may experience and explore 13 gardens with more than 1,700 species of plants, trails that traverse rocky bluffs and bottomland paths; 180 acres of prairie home to native grasses and wildflowers; fauna, including birds, dragonflies, deer, snakes, and other wildlife; and formal and informal educational activities.

Categories: $ (Under $40 for 4), Accessible:yes, Going Places, Johnson County, Nature Centers & Gardens, Park'

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  • Night at the Arboretum

    Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park, Kansas, United States

    Experience the Arboretum after dark! See and learn about live hawks from Operation Wildlife, stargaze with the Astronomical Society of Kansas City, and take a glow hike at 5 p.m. […]

  • Discovery Day at the Arboretum

    Discovery Day at the Arboretum
    Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park, Kansas, United States

    Craft time awaits on the first Tuesday of the month at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Little explorers are in for a treat as they immerse themselves in the enchanting world of nature and creativity. Each month, a new make-and-take project unfolds on Discovery Day. Crafting supplies are included, and the projects are […]

  • Cottonwood Tales at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

    Cottonwood Tales at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
    Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park, Kansas, United States

    Let curiosity take root at Cottonwood Tales! Your little ones are invited to join O.P. the Bookworm, Miss Laurel and friends on the first Saturday of each month (except July) at 10 a.m. for an interactive story time filled with nature-themed tales, fingerplays and musical fun. We’ll gather at the Education Center or head outdoors […]

  • Discovery Day at the Arboretum

    Discovery Day at the Arboretum
    Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park, Kansas, United States

    Craft time awaits on the first Tuesday of the month at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Little explorers are in for a treat as they immerse themselves in the enchanting world of nature and creativity. Each month, a new make-and-take project unfolds on Discovery Day. Crafting supplies are included, and the projects are […]

  • Night at the Arboretum

    Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park, Kansas, United States

    Experience the Arboretum after dark! See and learn about live hawks from Operation Wildlife, stargaze with the Astronomical Society of Kansas City, and take a glow hike at 5 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. The evening also features family activities, fire pits and more, all included with regular Arboretum admission.

  • Discovery Day at the Arboretum

    Discovery Day at the Arboretum
    Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park, Kansas, United States

    Craft time awaits on the first Tuesday of the month at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Little explorers are in for a treat as they immerse themselves in the enchanting world of nature and creativity. Each month, a new make-and-take project unfolds on Discovery Day. Crafting supplies are included, and the projects are […]

  • Night at the Arboretum

    Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park, Kansas, United States

    Experience the Arboretum after dark! See and learn about live hawks from Operation Wildlife, stargaze with the Astronomical Society of Kansas City, and take a glow hike at 5 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. The evening also features family activities, fire pits and more, all included with regular Arboretum admission.

  • Cottonwood Tales at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

    Cottonwood Tales at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
    Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park, Kansas, United States

    Let curiosity take root at Cottonwood Tales! Your little ones are invited to join O.P. the Bookworm, Miss Laurel and friends on the first Saturday of each month (except July) at 10 a.m. for an interactive story time filled with nature-themed tales, fingerplays and musical fun. We’ll gather at the Education Center or head outdoors […]

  • Cottonwood Tales at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

    Cottonwood Tales at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
    Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park, Kansas, United States

    Let curiosity take root at Cottonwood Tales! Your little ones are invited to join O.P. the Bookworm, Miss Laurel and friends on the first Saturday of each month (except July) at 10 a.m. for an interactive story time filled with nature-themed tales, fingerplays and musical fun. We’ll gather at the Education Center or head outdoors […]

  • Discovery Day at the Arboretum

    Discovery Day at the Arboretum
    Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park, Kansas, United States

    Craft time awaits on the first Tuesday of the month at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Little explorers are in for a treat as they immerse themselves in the enchanting world of nature and creativity. Each month, a new make-and-take project unfolds on Discovery Day. Crafting supplies are included, and the projects are […]

  • Night at the Arboretum

    Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park, Kansas, United States

    Experience the Arboretum after dark! See and learn about live hawks from Operation Wildlife, stargaze with the Astronomical Society of Kansas City, and take a glow hike at 5 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. The evening also features family activities, fire pits and more, all included with regular Arboretum admission.