Page 6 - Overview Summer 2018

RECREATION & PARK SERVICES
Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead
Hours:
Open seven days a week: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Oct. 31 Memorial Day to Labor Day, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday
Activity hours:
Monday-Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission fees
$2 per person (under age 2 free) Friday-Sunday Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; free after 2 p.m. to close Free Weekends: June 8, 9 and 10, all day
Aug. 3, 4 and 5, all day
Membership Options
Friends of the Farmstead Annual Membership $35 for Overland Park Resident; $50 for Non-Overland Park Friends of the Farmstead Annual Patron Membership $100
Attractions
Ray’s Barbershop
John’s Blacksmith Shop Helen’s Country Schoolhouse Kanza Indian Encampment Vic’s General Store
Alex and Emily’s Ice Cream Ben’s Bank
Dairy Barn
Gayle’s Exploration Outpost
Activities
Pony Ride - $3
Horse Drawn Wagon Ride - $3 Bottle Feed Baby Goats - $1 Fishing - $3
Mining - $5 & $8
Playgrounds
Pedal Tractors
Savings Tip: Combo Packs Available - $12/person
Birthday Party Packages
All week long, costs $160 and includes:
2 1/2 hours in a reserved party corral which can seat up to 25 kids. A Farmstead T-shirt and souvenir cowpoke hat for the birthday child; and 20 tickets to use for wagon rides, fishing, mining or pony ride. Admission for up to 40 people (an additional entry pass of $2/person can be purchased - kids under age 2 are free).
Programs
Mad Science Monday
Sign up for Mad Science Monday. There are eight fun-filled summer sessions for children ages 4-9 years old to learn about nature, animals, rocks, bugs, ecosystems, and much more. Class size is limited, so sign up today to hold your spot. drfarmstead.org
Farm Tours
Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. for groups of 10-40. Reservations required. $6 per person, includes a guided tour, a wagon ride and feed for the goats.
History Tours
Monday-Thursday, 9:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for groups of 10-30. Reservations required. $6 per person Includes three 45-minute learning centers:
The Kanza Indian Encampment Helen’s Country Schoolhouse
Fishing at Grandpa Bob’s Fishing Pond
Each tour receives a reserved spot for a picnic lunch brought from home. Book tours by calling 913-895-6390.
Get Involved
Volunteers are an integral part of keeping the Farmstead running. We have a need for volunteers. If you’re interested, visit opkansas.org, to view requirements and apply.
13800 SWITZER • 913-897-2360
6