Grandkids move at their own speed at a place like this — goat pens, the nature trail, the pony rides — and the visit works best when the adult who came along isn’t rationing energy to keep up. A scooter or wheelchair delivered to your Overland Park hotel means the whole farmyard stays on the table, not just the parts closest to the parking lot.
Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead is a 12+ acre working-farm-style park in Overland Park — animal exhibits, a nature trail, play areas, and gardens, open daily 9am-5pm from April through October. It’s one of the most-visited family destinations in the south metro, and a common stop for grandparents accompanying grandchildren, family reunions, and anyone looking for a low-cost, outdoor Overland Park day.
How We Serve Farmstead Visitors
Scooter delivery lands at your Overland Park hotel ahead of check-in. The Farmstead is a short drive from the College Boulevard and 119th Street hotel cluster.
About the Farmstead
- Animal exhibits — farm animals across the working-farm-style grounds
- Nature trail — a walking trail through natural park areas
- Play areas and gardens — spread across 12+ acres
- Seasonal hours — open daily April 1 through October 31; closed in winter
- Sensory-friendly dates — select dates during the season offer quiet zones and adapted access
Accessibility
Being honest about this one matters: the main farmyard area — where most animal exhibits and play areas concentrate — is the most scooter- and wheelchair-friendly part of the park. Some of the outdoor natural areas and nature-trail sections are less paved and harder going for personal mobility devices. If accessibility is a priority for your visit, plan your route around the farmyard core rather than assuming the entire 12+ acres is equally easy to navigate. Multiple parking lots and restrooms/shelters are available throughout.
Pairing the Visit
With a south-metro family day — pairs naturally with a hotel stay in the College Boulevard or 119th Street corridor.
With the Nerman Museum — combine an outdoor family morning with a fully-accessible indoor art stop.
With Overland Park Arboretum — another outdoor south-metro destination for a fuller day.