Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Leashed dogs are allowed everywhere except the concrete paved trails, so there are miles of asphalt and unpaved trails where you can take your pup. It's a great place for a walk with your furry friends!

You must have a permit for portrait photography or videography. Photography and videography permits for portrait or posed purposes are available for $50 per hour. No more than four hours may be reserved by one permit holder per day. Regular admission fees also apply for photographers and all subjects. More info can be found on the park's etiquette web page. https://www.opkansas.org/recreation-fun/arboretum-botanical-gardens/arboretum-etiquette/

$3 for over 13 $1 ages 6-12 Under 5 free Free on Tuesdays Annual membership ranges from $35, $50 or $75 for 1, 2 or family (up to 6 members)

Just use the directions from Google maps! It's in Overland Park, Kansas.

You may bring in food. They have a tea house, but nothing to have an actual meal at. I'd just bring in a cooler with you.

Best to check with their office

Yes

The trains are run by volunteers who have been trained in the procedures dealing with their set up and maintenance and storage. They sign up for the days and times that they are available. The trains can run all year depending on the weather. They do not run when it is too cold or too hot or windy. Also when it is wet, (ice, rain or snow) . Weekends are usually the best time to see the trains running. There are typically more volunteers available then

Yes - info on website.

Photography is not restricted anywhere in the Arboretum.

Yes

Yes they have a few for use at the kiosk

Golf cart tours can be arranged in advance no tours on tuesdays. $ 10 per person +$3 admission. The arboretum is open every day but christmas

No, there are not.

To my knowledge, there are no cherry trees at Overland Park Arboretum. However, there are many other beautiful blooming trees in the spring to enjoy in many areas.

Train is supposed to operate during the day time. Unfortunately, it was not running the last time we were out. Might call and check with guest relations if that's a key feature for your visit.

Should be fine because they give you a sticker to show you paid for entry

Yes. Most of the main paths are paved and quite accessible.

They take good care of this park . they covered them

No

For the Luminary Walk yes, normally no

Yes it will. But it will not include some of the features as previous years such as cider and other person interaction things to keep everyone safe.

3$ for adults

It is $3 per adult. I didn't pay any money on taking photos. I took tons of photos last time I visited.

No restaurant

Not yet, I was there Friday and leaves aren't changing yet. For fall color, I'd wait a week or two.

Last time I went it was a weekday and the cost was $3 each for adults.

I think admission is $3

Free on Tuesdays. Other days, adults are $3. Kids ages 6-12 are $1. 5 and under are free

Nope.

Part of it is running, but most of it is still under construction.

There are no fishing areas at the arboretum

I'd call and ask their policy on that.

It is like a beautiful park with lots of flowers and sculptures ; G scale trains running on 7 different tracks that have bridges and tunnels;a decommissioned caboose that you can go through; picnic tables and benches throughout. There is a children's play area that they can explore and climb on rocks and trees there. There are 3 miles of wooded , mulched trails to walk on that follow along the banks of Wolf Creek. There is a huge Prarie that they have been restoring to its natural look. There are ponds . The big one by the visitors center has giant coy fish as well as catfish, blue Gill and turtles galore. All of these can be seen while walking across a bridge. There is a cafe and gift shop; classroom and small library in the visitors center. A bird blind is set in a clearing in the woods surrounded by bird feeders. There are MANY events going on all time... especially for children. The Hot Summer Days event has all kinds of activities involving water and sprinklers for example

Yes there are benches that are good for 10 years or stones in the Celebration terrace that are permanent. Plus a few other things. Best if you call the arboretum directly . They can give you a list of options

During the Luminary Walk on Friday and Saturday nights for the next 2 weekends starting at 5pm til 9pm

Yes, just need a permit from them if a professional photographer is involved or you are using a lot of equipment for a "shoot".

Yes

Sorry, no alcohol is allowed (to be brought in). Only official arboretum events/fundraisers, can offer wine or beer.

We were just there last week and flowers were in full bloom and it was beautiful.

It's a hiking path with wonderful art and fairy houses

I thought the fee was for professional photographers that set up their lights and screens and blocked the rest of us from walking through there. They sign a set of rules so they stay out of the beds not trample the flowers.

People should to go to the website for these specific types​ of questions.

Yes dogs on leashes are permitted on the nature trails and blacktop paths but not on the concrete sidewalks.