Deanna Rose Children`s Farmstead Brochure and Map

The Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, established
in 1978, was designed to depict a turn of the century
farm. This beautiful and diverse park provides a fun, safe
and educational farm environment that cultivates an
appreciation of farm life, wildlife and Kansas Heritage.
Vic’s General Store
Step back in time to experience
a place where farmers came from
miles around to purchase supplies.
Alex & Emily’s Ice Cream Parlor
Scheduled Hours
Monday – Sunday | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
$3 per person | Under 1 year free
Enjoy the view of local wildlife on a
relaxing hayride through the woods.
Rides end at
3:00 pm Monday – Friday
4:00 pm Saturday – Sunday
Pony Rides
$3 per child | Must be 3 to ride
Grandpa Bob’s Fishing Pond
Ben’s Bank
Hop on one of our ponies and take a
ride around the figure 8 track.
Outfitted with an authentic turn
of the century back bar and
featuring hand-dipped ice cream.
Get your Discovery Passbook to
learn more about the farm and
document your adventures.
Dairy Barn
Visit the calves and watch
daily milking demonstrations.
Kansas Indian Encampment
See an earthen lodge filled with artifacts and furs.
Nature Trail
Be sure to visit the Butterfly Garden, Chime Garden and
Repose Area.
Helen’s Country Schoolhouse
A re-creation of a 1900s one-room schoolhouse.
Master Gardeners
Enjoy the beauty of an area that is planted and kept
by the Master Gardeners of Johnson County.
Prairie Playground & Pedal Tractors
See the log cabin, fort, sand pit, swings and
all the slides. Or go take a ride around the track.
New Entrance —
Display cases full
of artifacts highlight
our Kansas history
Birthday Parties
Monday – Thursday $100 | Friday – Sunday $150
Reservations required. Cost includes up to 40
admissions. Friday – Sunday. Additional guests are $2
each. Age 1 and under free.
The Farmstead offers a birthday package that includes:
• A reserved party corral for 2 ½ hours. Choose from
10 different corrals available.
• A souvenir T-shirt and cowpoke hat.
• 20 activity tickets to be redeemed at wagon rides,
pony rides, fishing and/or mining.
Available times are posted on the city’s Web site,
www.opkansas.org. Reserve your party online and save
the $5 permit fee. To make your reservation over the
phone with a Visa, MasterCard or Discover card, call
913.895.6390.
$3 per rental
Relax by the pond with a cane pole
in hand. Includes pole & worms. No
outside poles allowed.
Mining
$5 regular bag | $7.50 large bag
Fill your sifter and search for
hidden treasures.
Goat Bottle Feeding
$1 per bottle
Be sure to purchase a bottle to feed
these little guys. Their antics are sure
to bring a smile to all who see them.
Combo Packs
Farm Tours
Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Reservations
required. $5 per person. Includes a guided tour, a wagon
ride and feed for the goats.
History Tours
Monday – Thursday, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Reservations
required. $5 per person
The tour includes three 45-minute learning centers:
• The Kanza Indian Encampment
Save $5
Purchase a combo pack for $10. Includes a ticket
for each of the above activities.
• Helen’s Country Schoolhouse
• Grandpa Bob’s Fishing Pond
Prairie Pavilion
Schoolhouse Crafts
Friday – Sunday | $550 per day
Children delight in creating artistic crafts and
taking them home.
Monday – Thursday | $350 per day
$2 each
Gift Cards are available at Ticket Booth
and General Store.
Cost includes up to 150 admissions. Additional guests
are $2 each. Age 1 and under free.
To make reservations, please call
Leisure Services at 913.895.6390
or go online to www.opkansas.org.
To support the park, the Friends of the Farmstead
have established a volunteer program with many
fun and exciting opportunities. Our volunteers
make each visitor’s trip to the Farmstead a high
quality and memorable one. Contact the Volunteer
Coordinator at farmsteadvolunteer@opkansas.org
or fill out a volunteer interest form.
The Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead
13800 Switzer Road
Overland Park, Kansas 66221
913.897.2360
For more information check out our Web site,
www.opkansas.org.
For detailed information about all of these programs,
please pick up a supplement brochure.
Beverly’s Butterfly Garden — Houses are $200 each,
and benches are $400.
Sunflower Club — Available from $500 – $5,000.
OP5K | Aug 13
6:30 am Check-in
Night of the Living Farm |
Oct 21 – 22 & Oct 28 – 29
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Pet Pals | May 7
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Safety Day | Aug 27
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Dairy Day | June 11
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Harvest Day | Sept 17
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Farm Trail and Schoolhouse Bricks — $50 each.
Fishing Tournament |
July 9
7:30 am – 10:00 am
Benches and Swings — Bench donations are $400
and swings are $500.
Chicken Run | July 30
7:30 am Check-in
Pumpkin Hollow |
Sept 23 – Oct 27
Mon – Thurs 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fri – Sat 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
2010 Special Events
Patron Membership: $100
Two Free Weekends | July 15-17 & Aug 19-21
Family Membership:
Overland Park Resident — $35 | Non resident — $50
(includes free admission for one year)
Monday – Thursday | Free
Friday – Sunday | $2 per person
Age 1 and under Free
Admission
Memberships
This 501c3 not-for-profit group operates as part of the Arts
and Recreation Foundation of Overland Park, Kansas, and
was designed to promote and support the Farmstead.
Memorial Day to Labor Day
Extended Hours
9:00 am – 8:00 pm Tuesday & Thursday
April 1 – October 31 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Enjoy. Excite. Explore.
Open Friday-Sunday
East Entrance
Switzer Road
Handwashing
Stations
Koi Pond
Maintenance Barn
with Stage
Flower Beds
Public Picnic Area
Birthday Party Corrals
Brian’s Turkey Coop
Play Barn
Rabbit Village
Master Gardener Area
East Pond
Birds of Prey & Bobcat Pens
Nature Trail - Butterfly Garden,
Repose Area, Bird Watching Area
Big Barn
Petting Pen
Gazebo
Prairie Playground
Educational Pavilion
Duck Pond
Wagon Rides
Prairie Dog Exhibit
General Store
& Ice Cream
East Entrance,
Concessions & Restrooms
Waterfall
Concessions &
Restrooms
Fishing Shack
Concessions & Restrooms
Pygmy Goat Bottle Feeding
Pedal Tractor Track
Pony Rides
Fishing Shack
Fishing Pond
Ben’s Bank
General Store &
Ice Cream Parlor
Chicken House
Morgan’s Playground
Schoolhouse
Apple Orchard
Prairie Pavilion
Mining Exhibit
Dairy Barn
Indian Encampment
Fri-Sun $2/person
Admission
Ticket Booth
Main Entrance
Switzer Road
Parking
Additional Parking
& Turnaround
Farmstead Exit
Main Entrance
Dairy Barn
Concessions & Restrooms