Like many Kansans, you probably don’t have a giant garden at home to tend and enjoy. During the warmer months, we have to travel elsewhere to get our flower fix. Now that it’s spring (or as spring as Kansas gets) we’re ready to explore gardens full of flowers and bubbling waterfalls, and this botanical garden is the perfect place to do just that.
Welcome to one of the most beautiful parks in Kansas, the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
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This gorgeous area of 300 acres is filled with many types of trees, seasonal flowers, and small wildlife that has made this garden their home.
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It’s open year round, but by far the best part of each year is spring, when all of the bright beautiful colors are in bloom and butterflies are starting to appear.
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The park itself is full of gorgeous statues in all shapes, sizes, and colors, including ones that look lifelike like this painter.
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If you look closely, you may find more than flowers and statues here to look at. These little fairy houses aren’t for touching, but it’s a great way for kids and adults alike to pretend what a tiny creature might build its home out of in the gardens here.
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If you’re more into trains than fairies, this miniature model train is another great thing to find in between the flowers.
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For those of you that are creative, there’s nothing more inspiring for paintings than fresh, colorful flowers. This park really has something for everyone, I’d say.
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Next time you’re craving some beautiful flowers and a gorgeous walk in the park, check out the Overland Park Arboretum.
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They’re open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day of the week.
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You’ll find the Overland Park Arboretum at 8909 W 179th St, Bucyrus, Kansas. For more information, check their Facebook page for more information and updates.
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If you prefer your nature walks in Kansas’ natural state with wildflowers instead of gardens, you’ll love this state park that’s got all of that and more.
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