Farmstead Activities & Attractions
There’s so much to see and do at the Farmstead, you just may need to come back another day!
These attractions are included with admission:
- Animals
- Bank
- Barbershop
- Blacksmith Shop
- Dairy Barn – Cinemoo Moovie Theater
- Kanza Earthen Lodge
- Schoolhouse
- Play Areas
- Push Pedal Tractors
There are additional fees for these attractions, visit the City’s website for details:
- Mining
- Fishing
- Milk Goat Bottles
- Wagon Rides
Purchase food and souvenirs at
- Dairy Barn concession stand
- General Store
- Ice Cream Parlor
- Farmhouse Concession
Hand-dipped ice cream is only available at Alex and Emily's Ice Cream Parlor located next to Vic's General Store.

Click the image above for a virtual tour of Ben's Bank!
Ben's Bank was a new addition to the Farmstead in 2010. This historic bank, dubbed "Ben's Bank," is in honor of former Metcalf Bank President Ben Craig's father - also "Ben."
Farmstead Passbook
While at the bank be sure to say hello to the bank teller and pick up your Farmstead Passbook that will lead you on your adventure around the Farmstead. Throughout the park there are nine discovery stations featuring questions about each location; write your answers in your passbook to solve the riddle and return to the bank for your prize. Passbooks are available at no charge.The 5,000 square foot Dairy Barn has an open truss system with an all rough cedar interior, a stamped and stained concrete floor to simulate wood, a concession stand, the Cinemoo Moovie Theater and restrooms.
Cow Milking
Attend a live cow milking twice daily in the Dairy Barn. Visitors can learn firsthand where the milk we drink comes from and some interesting facts about cows and the dairy industry.- 9:30 a.m.
- 4:30 p.m.
Cinemoo Moovie Theater
Be sure to visit the updated Cinemoo Moovie Theater to learn about the history of dairy in Kansas.There's no waiting here. Cast your old-fashioned cane pole into Grandpa Bob's Fishing Pond and pull out a fish from our well-stocked pond.
The pond has an abundant amount of fish, including sunfish, hybrid bluegill and catfish, and is perfect for children of all ages.
Set among our apple orchard, just east of the Mining Camp, is a replica of a 1900 one-room country schoolhouse.
The Indian Encampment and earthen log lodge is a historically accurate, culturally sensitive replica of a small Kanza Indian village.
Find "gold" at our mining camp under the windmill, just west of Helen's one-room country schoolhouse.
The Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead has three play areas for visiting children.
Red Barn with Slide
For all ages. Nestled among the rabbits, sheep and calves is one of two replicas of a little red barn from the 19th Century. Children can make their way up to the barn loft (via steps) and go down one of our two barn slides.Rotary Prairie Playground
For ages 7 and under. This farm-themed playground includes a fort, a fountain, a miniature log cabin, a sandbox with sand shovels, slides, a climbing tractor and a seating area with sun and shade shelters. Enjoy Dominic's Water Feature while in the Rotary Prairie Playground too - near the duck pond.Morgan's Playground
For ages 4 and under. This playground, built in memory of Morgan Pollak, has swings, slides and other amenities for the little tykes. It is located near the Prairie Pavilion.Tot Lot
For ages 4 and under Another playground just for the little ones is located just across the path from the Rotary Prairie Playground.On your mark, get set . . . pedal!
Step back in time to experience a place where farmers came from miles around to purchase their supplies and sell crops. During the turn of the century, the general store also served as the local post office and drug store. It was the most visited establishment of a typical early town and is the focal point for the Farmstead.
- Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead merchandise
- old-fashioned wooden toys
- plush farm animals and John Deere apparel
- old-time candy and taffy
- and more
Original Kansas travelers moved about the state on wagons to reach their destinations. You can relive this when you take a ride on a wagon pulled by a team of beautiful Belgian draft horses at the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead.
Visit Us
Overland Park, KS 66221
2023 Season - April 1 - October 31, 2023
Admission: $5 ages 3+ Children ages 2 and under are free. Free after 2 pm Mon-Thurs, except holidays Always free for members of Friends of the Farmstead Open 7 days a week during the season, except holidays of Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, and Labor Day. Opens late on Easter at noon Closes at 2pm on July 4th |