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2025 Season - Now Taking Names for Waitlist

We are taking names for the 2025 growing season.  Use the Contact Us link and submit your name and the city where you live.  You will be added to the application waitlist.  Here is how the application process works:

  • All applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • The previous year's gardeners in good standing get the opportunity to apply to keep their plots from last year.  They have 3 weeks to respond.
  • After 3 weeks, an application is emailed to those on the waitlist that are Overland Park residents.
    • You should receive an application in late January. 
  • After 3 more weeks, an application is emailed to those on the waitlist that are non-OP residents but are Johnson County residents.
    • If there are plots still available, you should receive an application in late February.

The garden is located at the Oak Park branch library (9500 Bluejacket St.).

Eagle Scout Project 2021

The garden now has two raised beds thanks to Nick Smith of Leawood Troop 10. The end result of this major undertaking is stunning & supports the garden mission to provide an accessible space. Mr. Smith had a team of great workers toiling in the hot summer sun to bring his design into fruition.

Thank you to the local businesses that worked with Nick: House of Rocks & 84 Lumber. Nick had many individual community supporters for his project.

Overland Park Community Garden at a Glance

  • Established in 2011
  • 5,000 square feet offers up to 64 four-by-ten foot plots (single plot)
  • Gardeners have the option of renting a single (4' x 10') or double (4'x20') plot or a raised bed. Current rental fees are $25 for a single plot/raised bed and $45 for a double plot annually.
  • Gardeners' plant and harvest for their own purposes
  • Gardeners are required to utilize organic, sustainable and earth friendly methods
  • Water is provided
  • The garden is managed by the Overland Park Community Garden, Inc. non-profit organization that is run by a volunteer board of directors
  • In collaboration with the City of OP, the garden has grown to include a Giving Grove. The initial 11 fruit trees were planted in Nov. 2016. Read the planting story here.  In Nov. 2019 the grove was expanded with 11 more trees.

 "The greatest gift of a garden is the restoration of the five senses."
Hanna Rion