Upcoming 2025 Water Gardens Tour in Kansas City

Welcome to “Aquatic Frolic” 2025 – an aquatic odyssey brought to you by The Water Garden Society of Greater Kansas City! Dive into the enchanting world of water gardens as we proudly present our 32nd annual self-directed water garden tour spanning five sensational Saturdays in June, July, and August 2025. Join us on a journey through Kansas City and its surrounding communities, where each tour Saturday unfolds a tapestry of up to 12 mesmerizing water gardens nestled in a compact geographic haven.

Tour Highlights:

• Residential Gardens, from Modest to Majestic
• Society-Built Ponds and Nature Centers
• Elaborate Water Features – Streams, Waterfalls, and More
• Gardens with Trains and Rain Gardens

Artistic Flourish: This year, we’re thrilled to announce the collaboration with local visual artists. Discover their creative expressions at various locations throughout the tour. For specific artist details, check out our Facebook page!

Tour Dates & Locations: Mark your calendars for the water spectacle of the summer! The “Aquatic Frolic” tour awaits you on five magical Saturdays in June, July, and August 2025. Experience the allure of our carefully curated gardens from 9 am to 5 pm.

• Tour #1 – KS South – June 28th – Johnson, Miami, Franklin, and Douglas Counties, Kansas including the communities of Lenexa, Leawood, Overland Park, Olathe, Louisburg and surrounding areas.
• Tour #2 – July 12th – MO North & KS North – Missouri north of the Missouri River, including the communities of Kearney, Smithville, North Kansas City, Weatherby Lake, Parkville, Riverside, and surrounding areas. Leavenworth, Wyandotte, and Johnson Counties, Kansas, including Kansas City, Kansas and the communities of Westwood, Prairie Village, Mission, Mission Hills, Merriam, Fairway, Shawnee, Lansing, and surrounding areas.
• Tour #3 – July 19th – Lawrence, KS
• Tour #4 – July 26th – Jackson County, MO
• Tour #5 – August 9th – Cass County, MO

Ticket Information:

• $15 per person (14 years and older)
• Children under 14 – Free Admission

Electronic tickets will be available in spring 2025.  When the ticket is ready, a link following will take you there.

Future electronic ticket link

Physical tickets will be available starting about June 1 at most independent garden centers, Westlakes Ace Hardware stores, and Hen House Markets.  A full list of retailers with tour tickets will be published in the June 2025 issues of the KC Gardener, and will be available at the link below.

Future link to list of retail ticket outlets

Tour Book:

This year’s tour book contains information about each tour stop, including address, description, and a suggested route to navigate from one site to another most efficiently.  Electronic copies of our 2025 tour book will be available at a link below about May 1, 2025.

Future link to 2025 tour book

 Stay Connected:  

For more infomation about the Water Garden Society and our tour, follow us on facebook  /WaterGardenSocietyOfGreaterKansasCity

Supporting Our Cause: The “Aquatic Frolic” tour is not just a visual feast but also our primary fundraising activity. Your ticket purchase directly contributes to sustaining The Water Garden Society and our community service projects in 2025 and beyond. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each tour participant for their invaluable support.

Immerse yourself in the magic of water gardens, where nature and art converge in harmony. Join us on the “Aquatic Frolic” tour – an experience that transcends the ordinary and leaves you with memories to last a lifetime!