Powell Gardens

Address
1609 NW US Hwy. 50
Kingsville,Missouri64061United States Get Directions
Phone 816.697.2600
Website https://www.powellgardens.org/

Powell Gardens, Kansas City’s botanical garden, is set on 970 acres of lush, rolling hills just east of Kansas City on U.S. Highway 50. Known for its contemporary architecture and stunning display gardens, Powell Gardens offers classes, performances and festivals year-round. In 2009, it opened the Heartland Harvest Garden, a 12-acre expansion that comprises one of the nation’s largest edible landscapes.

Within the gardens, explore the Heartland Harvest Garden, the nation’s largest “edible landscape,” the Island Garden, and Waterfall Garden. Powell Gardens also hosts annual festivals including Booms & Blooms, Festival of Butterflies, and Glow: A Jack ‘o Lantern Walk.

Accessibility Notes: The Center is accessible, but not all trails are accessible.

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

Events at this venue

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  • Family Craft: Spring Chicks

    Powell Gardens 1609 NW US Hwy. 50, Kingsville, Missouri, United States

    Family Craft: Spring Chicks Saturday, April 25 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $40 for a family of four | $12 per person | 10% less for members Education Building Bring the whole family for a guided craft at Powell Gardens! On April 25, families are invited to make cute spring chicks with clay pots.

  • Painted Gardens

    Powell Gardens 1609 NW US Hwy. 50, Kingsville, Missouri, United States

    Save the date for Painted Garden (May 2-June 21, 2026)! 🎨 Powell Gardens welcomes Painted Garden as joy and color sweep through the Gardens. This year’s display is a celebration of the enduring spirit of the Midwest.