After years of planning, the new $22.7 million visitors center at the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens will open to the public this weekend. Named after a major donor to the project, Janet Long, the LongHouse Visitors Center will be the new entrance to the 300-acre arboretum. When guests enter the 21,000-square-foot building, they’ll find floor-to-ceiling windows offering a panoramic view of the gardens, ponds and natural scenery. The new center includes a gift shop, space for exhibits, meeting rooms and a café, as well as various rental spaces that can be used for weddings and community events.
Source: Kansas City Business Journal
