The 12 acre Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead has farm animals, birds of prey, show gardens, butterfly gardens, nature trail, Kanza Indian display, one room country schoolhouse, play grounds, fishing pond, horse drawn wagon rides, and pony rides. The Farmstead began as a petting zoo in 1978, and was renamed in 1985 to honor Deanna Rose, an Overland Park police officer killed in the line of duty. I liked the complex best in the 1980s, it was a fun place and focused more on the animals. But the Park was a big success and more and more people visited, and other people saw this as a place for memorials to their loved ones. Today, Deana Rose is becoming more of an agricultural theme park. It grows bigger each year Admission is free, but expect to spend about $10 a person on activities. One hour tours are available for groups of 20 - 30 people. Or book one of the many party corrals for groups up to 40 people.
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