The Gathering Place
Rental also includes Waterside Terrace.
Capacity Limit: 250
Round Table Seating: 175
Seats Only: 200
Regular: $350/hour
After Hours: $450/hour
Events at LongHouse
Events at LongHouse
Corporate Events, Celebrations and Educational Programs
The LongHouse Visitor Center at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens offer beautiful indoor and outdoor event spaces. Reservations may be made up to two years in advance. View rental space options, rates, fees, inclement weather and cancellation policies below.
Please contact LongHouse event staff to learn more about vendors, including caterers and others, with whom we regularly do business.
Contact
Morgan Tangen
Events Supervisor
[email protected]
Hourly Rentals
All facility/garden rentals include admission up to the stated capacity. Capacity includes all persons involved with the event. Any individuals over the capacity of the space must purchase admissions.
Regular hours are considered normal operating hours Monday-Sunday. After hours are considered to be outside of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens and LongHouse Visitor Center normal operating hours. (Hours subject to change)
After hours rentals are subject to staff availability and a two (2)-hour minimum use.
Waterside Terrace
Standing Capacity: 75
Seated Capacity: 22
Regular: $150/hour
After Hours: $225/hour
Hilltop Terrace
Capacity: 194
Regular: $300/hour
After Hours: $400/hour
The Great Lawn
Capacity: 500+
Regular: $300/hour
After Hours: $400/hour
Vision Room
Standing Capacity: 50
Seated Capacity: 24
Regular: $100/hour
After Hours: $150/hour
Vista Patio
Standing Capacity: 50
Seated Capacity: 28
Regular: $100/hour
After Hours: $150/hour
Community Room
Standing Capacity: 75
Seated Capacity: 42
Regular: $125/hour
After Hours: $175/hour
Elm Room
Capacity: 6
Regular: $40/hour
After Hours: $50/hour
Sycamore Room
Capacity: 6
Regular: $40/hour
After Hours: $50/hour
Garden Locations
The Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens has additional locations available to rent or combine with LongHouse settings.
Hourly Rental Fees
Your dedicated on-site event attendant will support the event’s audio/visual needs, power, patron entry and facility resources.
Set-up and breakdown of tables and chairs at gardens/grounds location(s) will apply at the following rate:
- $75 for <50 tables and chairs
- $125 for spaces that have 51-100 tables & chairs
- $250 for spaces that have 101+ tables & chairs
The LongHouse catering prep kitchen may be rented for $100 per hour.
Layout of event is due two weeks prior to the date of the event. Changes made after the deadline will incur a $50 fee.
Cancellations & Refund Requests
Cancellations and/or requests for refunds by rental groups citing inclement weather, despite the Arboretum & LongHouse facilities ability to operate, must follow the refund structure below. In the event of a rental cancellation, it is the responsibility of the renter to communicate changes to their guests/attendees.
Requests for refunds due to rentee cancellations must be submitted in writing and are subject to the following cancellation fees:
- 15 months+, 10 percent of total rental
- 6-14 months, 30 percent of total rental
- 3-5 months, 50 percent of total rental
- Less than three months, no refund
Inclement Weather Policy
The Arboretum & LongHouse staff may cancel a facility/grounds rental due to inclement weather. Staff will contact the rental group providing notice and will discuss refund/rescheduling/relocation options.
Contact LongHouse
Phone
913-685-3604
Address
9209 W. 179th Street
Overland Park, KS 66013
Arboretum Hours
9 a.m.-5 p.m.