Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead

The farmstead carries the name of Deanna Rose, an Overland Park police officer killed in the line of duty, the first officer in the city's history to die on the job. Naming this happy, family-filled place after her turned a tragedy into a lasting community memorial.

What began as a modest petting farm has grown over the years into one of the region's signature family attractions, expanded again and again as its popularity grew. Its development has been supported by the city and by donors, keeping it accessible as a treasured public space.

The heart of the farmstead is its animals, and the chance to get close to them. Children line up to bottle-feed and pet the baby goats, a highlight for many families, and can meet cows, sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks, horses, and more across the grounds.

Beyond the barnyard, the park keeps other creatures that broaden the experience, from birds to fish to native wildlife in its ponds and habitats. The emphasis throughout is gentle, supervised, hands-on contact, the kind that leaves a lasting impression on a young child.

The farmstead is more than a petting zoo. It re-creates elements of old-time rural and frontier life, with a one-room schoolhouse, a farmhouse, an Indian encampment area, a blacksmith setting, and other buildings that let families glimpse how people once lived and worked on the land.

Pony rides, a fishing pond, wagon-style features, and seasonal activities round out the visit, giving children plenty to do beyond the animals. It adds up to a full outing, part farm, part living history, part playground, all in one green space.

The farmstead is at its best in the warmer months, when the animals are out, the baby goats are plentiful, and the grounds are green. Spring is especially popular, with new animals and mild weather drawing families in numbers.

Summer is busy and warm, so early visits and sun protection help, while fall brings cooler days and seasonal touches. The farmstead typically closes for the cold months and reopens in spring, so it is a warm-season destination, best enjoyed when the animals and gardens are lively.

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The Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead, in Overland Park in the Kansas City metro area of northeastern Kansas, is a beloved and expansive children's farm and educational attraction, a favorite family destination in the region. The farmstead recreates an early Kansas farm and features a wonderful variety of farm and other animals to see and often feed, including goats, sheep, chickens, ponies, and more, along with a fishing pond, pony rides, a mercantile, a one-room schoolhouse, gardens, and hands-on activities. With free or low-cost admission, it offers a delightful, wholesome outing especially for young children. With its farm animals and activities, the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead offers a delightful destination in Kansas.

You can meet and often feed a variety of farm and other animals, including goats, sheep, chickens, and ponies, take a pony ride, fish in the pond, explore the recreated historic farm buildings like the one-room schoolhouse and mercantile, enjoy the gardens, and take part in hands-on activities. The farm animals, the pony rides and fishing, the historic buildings, and the hands-on fun are the draws, making it an especially delightful outing for young children. Its variety keeps families busy for hours. With its animals and activities, the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead offers a rewarding experience in Kansas.

Yes, the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead is especially well suited to young children, built around gentle, hands-on encounters with farm animals, pony rides, fishing, and a recreated historic farm to explore, all in a welcoming, wholesome setting. Little ones love feeding the animals and the many activities, while the farm's variety keeps the whole family engaged. As at any farm, supervising children around animals and washing hands afterward are wise. With its animals and hands-on activities, the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead makes a wonderful family destination in Kansas.

The farmstead operates seasonally in the warmer months, generally spring through fall, when the animals, pony rides, fishing, and outdoor activities are all available, and baby animals are often present in the spring, a favorite time for young visitors. Because it is seasonal and hours vary, checking the current schedule before you go is wise. Mild, dry days are best for the outdoor farm. For baby animals aim for spring, or visit any time in the warm season, at the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead in Overland Park, Kansas.

The Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead is in Overland Park in the Kansas City metro area of northeastern Kansas, within reach of the Kansas City area attractions, the northeastern Kansas region, and the routes toward Topeka and Lawrence. That makes the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead a delightful stop to combine with the other attractions of the Kansas City area on a visit to Kansas.