The Arts Recreation Foundation of Overland Park

The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park is a nonprofit organization located in Overland Park, Kansas. Founded with the mission to enhance quality of life, the organization supports various cultural amenities in Overland Park, focusing primarily on the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead, and public art initiatives. Through fundraising efforts and events, the foundation provides funding for artistic, recreational, educational, and cultural programs. Their flagship event, Stems: A Garden Soirée, attracts civic, corporate, and community leaders to enjoy culinary delights, entertainment, and the beauty of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Currently, the foundation is dedicated to raising funds for a new visitor center and sculpture garden at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. This $12,375,000 project aims to expand the Arboretum's impact on the community, offering spaces for celebration, visual and performance art, environmental education, and horticulture. Interested parties can learn more about the foundation's work and events by visiting artsandrec-op.org.