About the Farmstead

The Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead has been a source of recreation in the southern Johnson County area since 1976. The farmstead was established in 1976. And was later dedicated in memory of Deanna Rose, an Overland Park police officer killed in 1985.

The farmstead is twelve acres of family fun and entertainment. Designed to depict a turn-of-the-century farm, the Farmstead includes a petting zoo, a silo with slides, a 'tot-lot' for the younger children, Indian Encampment, farmhouse, and picture-box gardens.

A farm would not be complete without all the animals that live there. Every farm animal imaginable can be found throughout the area. Each spring, visitors come to enjoy being entertained by the newborn babies with their playful antics and eagerness to drink from bottles.

Bluefeather, the Farmstead bison, and her sidekick, Tex the Longhorn, are popular attractions for children. The Farmstead houses three different birds of prey species including the golden eagle and red tailed hawk. Each year new arrivals join the petting zoo. Our mother "Fainting" goat continues to bless the Farmstead with her babies each year. Of course, everyone has fun following the Farmstead's traditional baby naming contest.

Three new overhead domes have been installed at the Farmstead. These devices will provide audio descriptions of Farmstead attractions for those that are visually impaired.

Visitors of all ages can enjoy a variety of facliities Monday through Saturday: 10:00-5:00 and Sunday: 11:00-5:00. Open until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays Memorial Day through Labor Day. Reservations not required.

The Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead is a seasonal attraction. The Farmstead is open from April 1st through October 31st. And don't miss the new butterfly garden now open!

For more information about Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead, visit http://www.artsandrec-op.org/farmstead/index.html.