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8909 W. 179th St. • 913-685-3604
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Admission Fees:
$3 for visitors 13-years old and older
$1 for visitors 6-12 years old
Free for 5 years old and under, and members of Friends of the Arboretum
Free every Tuesday
Hours of Operation:
Open seven days a week.
Oct. 1- April 9, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Dec. 25
Free guided-tours are available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Call 913-685-3604 to schedule a tour.
Botanical Gardens & Hiking Trails
Thirteen different gardens offer an array of shrubs, ornamental grasses, flowers, trees and water features. Nearly four miles of paved and wood chip hiking trails wind through a trove of trees. Trails range from easy to difficult.
Volunteer
Consider spending part of your leisure time volunteering at this lush 300-acre garden. If you’re interested call 913-685-3604 or email volunteercoordinator@ opkansas.org.
Swimming Pool
Ecosystems
Homeowners, landscapers and arborists have an opportunity to view and evaluate a wide variety of trees and ecosystems, including rare plant species. Plants in the Arboretum are carefully selected for suitability to local soil and climate conditions, insect and disease resistance and overall low maintenance requirements.
Art
Art is a part of our everyday life. Enjoy viewing sculptures, collections and exhibitions.
Swim Lessons
Indoor Group Lessons at Matt Ross Community Center
December
Saturday-Dec. 1-22
Monday-Nov. 26-Dec. 17 Tuesday/Thursday-Nov. 27-Dec. 20
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Parents, pool jobs are a great opportunity for your child to get that first job. Kids will gain experience and learn about being responsible. Lifeguards, cashiers, pool managers, swim and dive coaches needed. Apply at www.opk
Great pay, team atmosphere, fun environment, gain responsibility
Lifeguards must be 15 years old or older by May 1. Lifeguard training is provided to the applicant at no cost.
Cashiers must be 14 years old or older by May 1
Pool managers must have completed their sophomore year in college before they are eligible to apply.
Indoor Birthday Parties
Enjoy 90 minutes of swim time followed by an hour of party time in your own room for up to 25
people. The party package is $175. For more information or to
book now, visit www.opkansas.org or call 913-895-6390.
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Saturday-Jan. 5-26 Monday-Jan. 7-28 Tuesday/Thursday-Jan. 8-31
Swim Lesson Fees
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Saturday-Feb. 2-23 Monday-Feb. 4-25 Tuesday/Thursday-Feb. 5-28
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Indoor (MRCC)
Member
$50/person
Non-Member
$60/person
Private
Semi-Private
Member
$90/person
$155/two individuals
Non-Member
$100/person
$175/two individuals
Outdoor Pool Memberships
2019 memberships will be available early spring. Keep an eye out for the early-bird discounted special rate.
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