EPR Properties (EPR) 10-Q30 Apr 142014 Q1 Quarterly reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information Document	3 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information Document	Mar. 31, 2014	Apr. 29, 2014
Entity Information [Line Items]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'EPR PROPERTIES	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001045450	'
Trading Symbol	'EPR	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q1	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	53,448,240

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets	'	'
Rental properties, net of accumulated depreciation of $422,463 and $409,643 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	$2,089,933	$2,104,151
Land held for development	202,552	201,342
Property under development	138,586	89,473
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable	490,840	486,337
Investment in a direct financing lease, net	242,905	242,212
Investment in joint ventures	5,586	5,275
Cash and cash equivalents	20,406	7,958
Restricted cash	19,568	9,714
Deferred financing costs, net	22,778	23,344
Accounts receivable, net	41,616	42,538
Other assets	64,343	59,932
Total assets	3,339,113	3,272,276
Liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	47,526	72,327
Common dividends payable	15,232	13,601
Preferred dividends payable	5,952	5,952
Unearned rents and interest	27,281	17,046
Debt	1,482,608	1,475,336
Total liabilities	1,578,599	1,584,262
Equity:	'	'
Common Shares, $.01 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized; and 55,227,234 and 53,361,261 shares issued at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	552	534
Preferred shares, $.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized:	'	'
Additional paid-in-capital	2,089,868	2,003,863
Treasury shares at cost: 1,779,690 and 1,706,109 common shares at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	-65,857	-62,177
Accumulated other comprehensive income	15,129	17,193
Distributions in excess of net income	-279,694	-271,915
EPR Properties shareholdersâ€™ equity	1,760,137	1,687,637
Noncontrolling interests	377	377
Total equity	1,760,514	1,688,014
Total liabilities and equity	3,339,113	3,272,276
Series C Preferred Shares [Member]	'	'
Preferred shares, $.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized:	'	'
Preferred shares	54	54
Series E Preferred Shares [Member]	'	'
Preferred shares, $.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized:	'	'
Preferred shares	35	35
Series F Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'
Preferred shares, $.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized:	'	'
Preferred shares	$50	$50

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Rental properties, accumulated depreciation	$422,463,000	$409,643,000
Common Shares, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common Shares, shares authorized	75,000,000	75,000,000
Common Shares, shares issued	55,227,234	53,361,261
Preferred Shares, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred Shares, shares authorized	25,000,000	25,000,000
Treasury Shares, common shares	1,779,690	1,706,109
Series C Preferred Shares [Member]	'	'
Preferred Shares, shares issued	5,400,000	5,400,000
Preferred Shares, liquidation preference	135,000,000	135,000,000
Series E Preferred Shares [Member]	'	'
Preferred Shares, shares issued	3,450,000	3,450,000
Preferred Shares, liquidation preference	86,250,000	86,250,000
Series F Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'
Preferred Shares, shares issued	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred Shares, liquidation preference	$125,000,000	$125,000,000

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Inc

Consolidated Statements Of Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Rental revenue	$66,431	$60,388
Tenant reimbursements	4,588	4,744
Other income	174	24
Mortgage and other financing income	18,664	17,795
Total revenue	89,857	82,951
Property operating expense	6,449	7,035
Other expense	98	149
General and administrative expense	7,462	6,652
Gain on early extinguishment of debt	0	-4,539
Interest expense, net	19,899	19,989
Transaction costs	196	318
Depreciation and amortization	15,327	12,822
Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items	40,426	40,525
Equity in income from joint ventures	311	351
Gain on sale of land	330	0
Income before income taxes	41,067	40,876
Income tax expense	925	0
Income from continuing operations	40,142	40,876
Discontinued operations:	'	'
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	15	-235
Transaction (costs) benefit	3,376	0
Gain on sale of real estate	0	565
Net income attributable to EPR Properties	43,533	41,206
Preferred dividend requirements	-5,952	-5,952
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	$37,581	$35,254
Basic earnings per share data:	'	'
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.65	$0.74
Income from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$0.07	$0.01
Net income available to common shareholders (in dollars per share)	$0.72	$0.75
Diluted earnings per share data:	'	'
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.65	$0.74
Income from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$0.06	$0.01
Net income available to common shareholders (in dollars per share)	$0.71	$0.75
Shares used for computation (in thousands):	'	'
Basic (in shares)	52,541	46,854
Diluted (in shares)	52,719	47,047

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Com

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net income	$43,533	$41,206
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-8,488	-3,004
Change in unrealized gain on derivatives	6,424	2,496
Comprehensive income attributable to EPR Properties	$41,469	$40,698

Consolidated_Statement_Of_Chan

Consolidated Statement Of Changes In Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Preferred Stock [Member]	Additional paid-in capital [Member]	Treasury shares [Member]	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Member]	Distributions in excess of net income [Member]	Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Preferred Stock [Member]	Additional paid-in capital [Member]	Treasury shares [Member]	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Member]	Distributions in excess of net income [Member]	Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$1,688,014	$534	$139	$2,003,863	($62,177)	$17,193	($271,915)	$377
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	'	53,361,261	13,850,000	'	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance of nonvested shares, net	'	280,193	'	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance of nonvested shares, net	-683	-3	'	-3,571	-2,891	'	'	'
Amortization of nonvested shares	-1,697	'	'	-1,697	'	'	'	'
Share option expense	363	'	'	363	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-8,488	'	'	'	'	-8,488	'	'
Change in unrealized gain/loss on derivatives	6,424	'	'	'	'	6,424	'	'
Net income	43,533	'	'	'	'	'	43,533	'
Issuances of common shares (in shares)	'	1,566,675	'	'	'	'	'	'
Issuances of common shares	79,621	15	'	79,606	'	'	'	'
Stock option exercises, net (in shares)	19,105	19,105	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock option exercises, net	-21	0	'	-768	-789	'	'	'
Dividends to common and preferred shareholders	-51,312	'	'	'	'	'	-51,312	'
Balance at Mar. 31, 2014	$1,760,514	$552	$139	$2,089,868	($65,857)	$15,129	($279,694)	$377
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2014	'	55,227,234	13,850,000	'	'	'	'	'

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Cas

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Proceeds from settlement of derivative	($5,725)	$0
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted	37,581	35,254
Net Income Loss From Discontinuing Operation Available To Common Stockholders Diluted	3,391	330
Net Income Loss From Continuing Operation Available To Common Stockholders Diluted	34,190	34,924
Operating activities:	'	'
Net income	43,533	41,206
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Gain on early extinguishment of debt	0	-4,539
Income from discontinued operations	-3,391	-330
Gain on sale of land	-330	0
Equity in income from joint ventures	311	351
Distributions from joint ventures	0	223
Depreciation and amortization	15,327	12,822
Amortization of deferred financing costs	1,015	999
Amortization of above and below Market Leases	48	0
Share-based compensation expense to management and trustees	2,328	1,548
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash	-3,425	2,946
Increase in mortgage notes accrued interest receivable	-107	-36
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable, net	371	-1,309
Increase in direct financing lease receivable	-694	-1,212
Decrease (increase) in other assets	-2,039	76
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	-14,712	-10,460
Increase (decrease) in unearned rents and interest	3,793	-3,072
Net operating cash provided by continuing operations	41,406	38,511
Net operating cash provided by discontinued operations	124	1,661
Net cash provided by operating activities	41,530	40,172
Investing activities:	'	'
Payments to Acquire Real Estate	12,264	8,174
Proceeds from sale of real estate	915	0
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	0	-433
Investment in mortgage notes receivable	-4,472	-12,769
Proceeds from mortgage note receivable paydown	76	0
Investment in promissory notes receivable	2,207	0
Additions to properties under development	-50,621	-17,719
Net cash used by investing activities of continuing operations	-62,848	-39,095
Net proceeds from sale of real estate from discontinued operations	0	24,146
Net cash used by investing activities	-62,848	-14,949
Financing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from long-term debt facilities	47,000	70,000
Principal payments on long-term debt	-39,728	-48,950
Deferred financing fees paid	-449	-67
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares	79,579	84
Impact of stock option exercises, net	-21	-692
Purchase of common shares for treasury	-2,892	-3,245
Dividends paid to shareholders	-49,638	-41,146
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	33,851	-24,016
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	-85	-108
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	12,448	1,099
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	7,958	10,664
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	20,406	11,763
Supplemental schedule of non-cash activity:	'	'
Transfer of property under development to rental property	243	7,151
Issuance of nonvested shares and restricted share units at fair value, including nonvested shares issued for payment of bonuses	14,470	9,373
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:	'	'
Cash paid during the year for interest	34,384	29,352
Cash received during the year for income taxes	$355	$221

Organization

Organization	3 Months Ended
Organization	Mar. 31, 2014
Organization [Abstract]	'
Organization	'
	Organization

	Description of Business
	EPR Properties (the Company) is a specialty real estate investment trust (REIT) organized on August 29, 1997 in Maryland. The Company develops, owns, leases and finances properties in select market segments primarily related to entertainment, education and recreation. The Company’s properties are located in the United States and Canada.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Mar. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet and revenues and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. In addition, operating results for the three month period ended March 31, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2014.

	The Company consolidates certain entities when it is deemed to be the primary beneficiary in a variable interest entity (VIE), as defined in Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic on Consolidation. The Topic on Consolidation requires the consolidation of VIEs in which an enterprise has a controlling financial interest. A controlling financial interest will have both of the following characteristics: the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the VIE's economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. This topic requires an ongoing reassessment. The equity method of accounting is applied to entities in which the Company is not the primary beneficiary as defined in the Consolidation Topic of the FASB ASC, or does not have effective control, but can exercise influence over the entity with respect to its operations and major decisions.

	The Company reports its noncontrolling interests as required by the Consolidation Topic of the FASB ASC. Noncontrolling interest is the portion of equity (net assets) in a subsidiary not attributable, directly or indirectly, to a parent. The ownership interests in the subsidiary that are held by owners other than the parent are noncontrolling interests. Such noncontrolling interests are reported on the consolidated balance sheets within equity, separately from the Company's equity. On the consolidated statements of income, revenues, expenses and net income or loss from less-than-wholly-owned subsidiaries are reported at the consolidated amounts, including both the amounts attributable to the Company and noncontrolling interests. Consolidated statements of changes in shareholders' equity are included for both quarterly and annual financial statements, including beginning balances, activity for the period and ending balances for equity, noncontrolling interests and total equity. The Company does not have any redeemable noncontrolling interests.

	The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013 has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 28, 2014.

	Operating Segments
	For financial reporting purposes, the Company groups its investments into four reportable operating segments: Entertainment, Education, Recreation and Other. See Note 15 for financial information related to these operating segments.

	Rental Properties
	Rental properties are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Costs incurred for the acquisition and development of the properties are capitalized. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which generally are estimated to be 40 years for buildings and 3 to 25 years for furniture, fixtures and equipment. Tenant improvements, including allowances, are depreciated over the shorter of the base term of the lease or the estimated useful life. Expenditures for ordinary maintenance and repairs are charged to operations in the period incurred. Significant renovations and improvements that improve or extend the useful life of the asset are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful life.

	Management reviews a property for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of a property may not be recoverable. The review of recoverability is based on an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from its use and eventual disposition. If impairment exists due to the inability to recover the carrying value of the property, an impairment loss is recorded to the extent that the carrying value of the property exceeds its estimated fair value.

	The Company evaluates the held-for-sale classification of its real estate as of the end of each quarter. Assets that are classified as held for sale are recorded at the lower of their carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. Assets are generally classified as held for sale once management has initiated an active program to market them for sale and has received a firm purchase commitment that is expected to close within one year. The results of operations of these real estate properties are reflected as discontinued operations in all periods reported. On occasion, the Company will receive unsolicited offers from third parties to buy individual Company properties. Under these circumstances, the Company will classify the properties as held for sale when a sales contract is executed with no contingencies and the prospective buyer has funds at risk to ensure performance.

	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
	The Company makes estimates of the collectability of its accounts receivable related to base rents, tenant escalations (straight-line rents), reimbursements and other revenue or income. The Company specifically analyzes trends in accounts receivable, historical bad debts, customer creditworthiness, current economic trends and changes in customer payment terms when evaluating the adequacy of its allowance for doubtful accounts. When evaluating customer creditworthiness, management reviews the periodic financial statements for significant tenants and specifically evaluates the strength and material changes in net operating income, coverage ratios, leverage and other factors to assess the tenant's credit quality. In addition, when customers are in bankruptcy, the Company makes estimates of the expected recovery of pre-petition administrative and damage claims. These estimates have a direct impact on the Company's net income.

	Revenue Recognition
	Rents that are fixed and determinable are recognized on a straight-line basis over the minimum terms of the leases. Base rent escalation on leases that are dependent upon increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is recognized when known. In addition, most of the Company's tenants are subject to additional rents if gross revenues of the properties exceed certain thresholds defined in the lease agreements (percentage rents). Percentage rents as well as participating interest for those mortgage agreements that contain similar such clauses are recognized at the time when specific triggering events occur as provided by the lease or mortgage agreements. Rental revenue included percentage rents of $0.3 million and $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Lease termination fees are recognized when the related leases are canceled and the Company has no obligation to provide services to such former tenants. Termination fees of $0.1 million were recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2014. No termination fees were recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2013.

	Direct financing lease income is recognized on the effective interest method to produce a level yield on funds not yet recovered. Estimated unguaranteed residual values at the date of lease inception represent management's initial estimates of fair value of the leased assets at the expiration of the lease, not to exceed original cost. Significant assumptions used in estimating residual values include estimated net cash flows over the remaining lease term and expected future real estate values. The Company evaluates on an annual basis (or more frequently, if necessary) the collectability of its direct financing lease receivable and unguaranteed residual value to determine whether they are impaired. A direct financing lease receivable is considered to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the existing contractual terms. When a direct financing lease receivable is considered to be impaired, the amount of loss is calculated by comparing the recorded investment to the value determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at the direct financing lease receivable's effective interest rate or to the fair value of the underlying collateral, less costs to sell, if such receivable is collateralized.

	Mortgage Notes and Other Notes Receivable
	Mortgage notes and other notes receivable, including related accrued interest receivable, consist of loans originated by the Company and the related accrued and unpaid interest income as of the balance sheet date. Mortgage notes and other notes receivable are initially recorded at the amount advanced to the borrower and the Company defers certain loan origination and commitment fees, net of certain origination costs, and amortizes them over the term of the related loan. Interest income on performing loans is accrued as earned. The Company evaluates the collectability of both interest and principal of each of its loans to determine whether it is impaired. A loan is considered to be impaired when, based on current information and events, the Company determines that it is probable that it will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the existing contractual terms. An insignificant delay or shortfall in amounts of payments does not necessarily result in the loan being identified as impaired. When a loan is considered to be impaired, the amount of loss, if any, is calculated by comparing the recorded investment to the value determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at the loan’s effective interest rate or to the fair value of the Company’s interest in the underlying collateral, less costs to sell, if the loan is collateral dependent. For impaired loans, interest income is recognized on a cash basis, unless the Company determines based on the loan to estimated fair value ratio the loan should be on the cost recovery method, and any cash payments received would then be reflected as a reduction of principal. Interest income recognition is recommenced if and when the impaired loan becomes contractually current and performance is demonstrated to be resumed.

	Concentrations of Risk
	American Multi-Cinema, Inc. (AMC) was the lessee of a substantial portion (29%) of the megaplex theatre rental properties held by the Company at March 31, 2014 as a result of a series of sale leaseback transactions pertaining to AMC megaplex theatres. A substantial portion of the Company’s total revenues (approximately $21.7 million or 24% and $21.6 million or 26%, for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively) result from the revenue from AMC under the leases, or from its parent, AMC Entertainment, Inc. (AMCE), as the guarantor of AMC’s obligations under the leases. AMCE is wholly owned by AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (AMCEH). AMCEH is a publicly held company (NYSE: AMC) and its consolidated financial information is publicly available as www.sec.gov.

	For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, approximately $10.2 million or 11%, and $10.7 million or 13%, respectively, of total revenue was derived from the Company's four entertainment retail centers in Ontario, Canada. The Company's wholly owned subsidiaries that hold the four Canadian entertainment retail centers represent approximately $219.9 million or 12% and $227.2 million or 13% of the Company's net assets at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

	Share-Based Compensation
	Share-based compensation to employees of the Company is granted pursuant to the Company's Annual Incentive Program and Long-Term Incentive Plan. Share-based compensation to non-employee Trustees of the Company is granted pursuant to the Company's Trustee compensation program and shares to employees and non-employee Trustees are issued under the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan.

	Share-based compensation expense consists of share option expense, amortization of nonvested share grants, and amortization of share units issued to non-employee Trustees for payment of their annual retainers. Share-based compensation is included in general and administrative expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of income, and totaled $2.3 million and $1.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

	Share Options
	Share options are granted to employees pursuant to the Long-Term Incentive Plan. The fair value of share options granted is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Share options granted to employees vest over a period of four years and share option expense for these options is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Total expense recognized related to share options was $363 thousand and $222 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

	Nonvested Shares Issued to Employees
	The Company grants nonvested shares to employees pursuant to both the Annual Incentive Program and the Long-Term Incentive Plan. The Company amortizes the expense related to the nonvested shares awarded to employees under the Long-Term Incentive Plan and the premium awarded under the nonvested share alternative of the Annual Incentive Program on a straight-line basis over the future vesting period (three to four years). Total expense recognized related to all nonvested shares was $1.7 million and $1.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

	Restricted Share Units Issued to Non-Employee Trustees
	The Company issues restricted share units to non-employee Trustees for payment of their annual retainers. The fair value of the share units granted was based on the share price at the date of grant. The share units vest upon the earlier of the day preceding the next annual meeting of shareholders or a change of control. The settlement date for the shares is selected by the non-employee Trustee, and ranges from one year from the grant date to upon termination of service. This expense is amortized by the Company on a straight-line basis over the year of service by the non-employee Trustees. Total expense recognized related to shares issued to non-employee Trustees was $269 thousand, and $122 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

	Derivative Instruments
	The Company has acquired certain derivative instruments to reduce exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and variable interest rates. The Company has established policies and procedures for risk assessment and the approval, reporting and monitoring of derivative financial instrument activities. These derivatives consist of foreign currency forward contracts, cross-currency swaps and interest rate swaps.

	The Company records all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether the Company has elected to designate a derivative in a hedging relationship and apply hedge accounting and whether the hedging relationship has satisfied the criteria necessary to apply hedge accounting. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. Derivatives may also be designated as hedges of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation. Hedge accounting generally provides for the matching of the timing of gain or loss recognition on the hedging instrument with the recognition of the changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk in a fair value hedge or the earnings effect of the hedged forecasted transactions in a cash flow hedge. The Company may enter into derivative contracts that are intended to economically hedge certain of its risk, even though hedge accounting does not apply or the Company elects not to apply hedge accounting.

	The Company has made an accounting policy election to measure the credit risk of its derivative financial instruments that are subject to master netting agreements on a net basis by counterparty portfolio.

	Reclassifications
	Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentation for asset groups that qualify for presentation as discontinued operations.

Rental_Properties

Rental Properties	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Real Estate [Abstract]	'
Rental Properties	'
	Rental Properties

	The following table summarizes the carrying amounts of rental properties as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):


		March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Buildings and improvements	$	1,937,771		$	1,937,661

	Furniture, fixtures & equipment	27,018			26,676

	Land	547,607			549,457

		2,512,396			2,513,794

	Accumulated depreciation	(422,463		)	(409,643		)
	Total	$	2,089,933		$	2,104,151

	Depreciation expense on rental properties was $14.5 million and $12.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Investments_and_Dispositions

Investments and Dispositions	3 Months Ended
Investments and Dispositions	Mar. 31, 2014
Investments And Dispositions [Abstract]	'
Investments and Dispositions	'
	Investments

	The Company's investment spending during the three months ended March 31, 2014 totaled $68.5 million, and included investments in each of its four operating segments.

	Entertainment investment spending during the three months ended March 31, 2014 totaled $10.3 million, and was related primarily to investments in build-to-suit construction of four megaplex theatres, redevelopment of two existing megaplex theatres and two family entertainment centers that are subject to long-term triple net leases or long-term mortgage agreements.

	Education investment spending during the three months ended March 31, 2014 totaled $36.3 million, and was related to investments in build-to-suit construction of 14 public charter schools, three private schools and six early childhood education centers, as well as the acquisition of one early childhood education center located in Mesa, Arizona, each of which is subject to a long-term triple net lease or long-term mortgage agreement.

	Recreation investment spending during the three months ended March 31, 2014 totaled $20.7 million, and was related to build-to-suit construction of nine TopGolf golf entertainment facilities, as well as funding improvements at the Company's ski property located in Maryland.

	Other investment spending during the three months ended March 31, 2014 totaled $1.2 million, and was related to the land held for development in Sullivan County, New York.

Accounts_Receivable_Net

Accounts Receivable, Net	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]	'
Accounts Receivable, Net	'
	Accounts Receivable, Net
	The following table summarizes the carrying amounts of accounts receivable, net as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):


		March 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Receivable from tenants	$	9,793		$	10,759

	Receivable from non-tenants	99			275

	Receivable from Canada Revenue Agency	808			839

	Straight-line rent receivable	34,413			33,654

	Allowance for doubtful accounts	(3,497		)	(2,989		)
	Total	$	41,616		$	42,538

Investments_In_Direct_Financin

Investments In Direct Financing Lease	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases [Abstract]	'
Investments in a Direct Financing Lease	'
	Investment in a Direct Financing Lease

	The Company’s investment in a direct financing lease relates to the Company’s master lease of 27 public charter school properties as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, with affiliates of Imagine Schools, Inc. (Imagine). Investment in a direct financing lease, net represents estimated unguaranteed residual values of leased assets and net unpaid rentals, less related deferred income. The following table summarizes the carrying amounts of investment in a direct financing lease, net as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):




		March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Total minimum lease payments receivable	$	625,910		$	633,384

	Estimated unguaranteed residual value of leased assets	214,706			215,207

	Less deferred income (1)	(597,711		)	(606,379		)
	Investment in a direct financing lease, net	$	242,905		$	242,212


	(1) Deferred income is net of $1.7 million of initial direct costs at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	Additionally, the Company has determined that no allowance for losses was necessary at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	The Company’s direct financing lease has expiration dates ranging from approximately 18 to 21 years. Future minimum rentals receivable on this direct financing lease at March 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):


		Amount
	Year:
	2014	$	18,474

	2015	25,282

	2016	26,040

	2017	26,821

	2018	27,626

	Thereafter	501,667

	Total	$	625,910


	As further discussed in Note 17, on April 2, 2014, the Company completed the sale of four public charter school properties located in Florida and leased to Imagine for net proceeds of $46.1 million.

LongTerm_Debt

Long-Term Debt	3 Months Ended
Long-Term Debt	Mar. 31, 2014
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]	'
Long-Term Debt	'
	Debt and Capital Markets

	On March 26, 2014, the Company increased the size of its unsecured revolving credit facility from $475.0 million to $535.0 million. As of March 31, 2014, the Company had no balance outstanding under the facility and the total availability under the revolving credit facility was $535.0 million.

	Additionally on March 26, 2014, the Company increased the size of its unsecured term loan facility from $265.0 million to $275.0 million.

	During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company issued pursuant to a registered public offering 1,563,709 common shares under the direct share purchase component of the Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Share Purchase Plan for total net proceeds after expenses of $79.5 million.

Variable_Interest_Entities

Variable Interest Entities	3 Months Ended
Variable Interest Entities	Mar. 31, 2014
Variable Interest Entities [Abstract]	'
Variable Interest Entities	'
	Variable Interest Entities

	The Company’s variable interest in VIEs currently are in the form of equity ownership and loans provided by the Company to a VIE or other partner. The Company examines specific criteria and uses its judgment when determining if the Company is the primary beneficiary of a VIE and therefore required to consolidate the investments. Factors considered in determining whether the Company is the primary beneficiary include risk and reward sharing, experience and financial condition of other partner(s), voting rights, involvement in day-to-day capital and operating decisions, representation on a VIE’s executive committee, existence of unilateral kick-out rights or voting rights, and level of economic disproportionality between the Company and the other partner(s).

	Consolidated VIEs
	As of March 31, 2014, the Company does not have any investments in consolidated VIEs.

	Unconsolidated VIE
	At March 31, 2014, the Company’s recorded investment in SVVI, a VIE that is unconsolidated, was $183.5 million. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss associated with SVVI is limited to the Company’s outstanding mortgage note and related accrued interest receivable of $183.5 million. While this entity is a VIE, the Company has determined that the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance is not held by the Company.

Derivative_Instruments

Derivative Instruments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Summary of Derivative Instruments [Abstract]	'
Derivative Instruments	'
	Derivative Instruments

	All derivatives are recognized at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets within the line items "Other assets" and "Accounts payable and accrued liabilities" as applicable. The Company's derivatives are subject to a master netting arrangement and the Company has elected not to offset its derivative position for purposes of balance sheet presentation and disclosure. The Company had derivative liabilities of $5.7 million and $4.5 million recorded in “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities” and derivative assets of $8.0 million and $6.1 million recorded in “Other assets” in the consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Had the Company elected to offset derivatives in the consolidated balance sheet pursuant to ASU 210-20-45, the Company would have had derivative assets of approximately $8.0 million and derivative assets of $6.1 million that would have been offset against the respective derivative liabilities of $5.7 million and liabilities of $4.5 million, resulting in a net derivative asset of $2.3 million (with no derivative liability) at March 31, 2014, and a net derivative asset of $1.6 million (with no derivative liability) at December 31, 2013. The Company has not posted or received collateral with its derivative counterparties as of March 31, 2014 or December 31, 2013. See Note 10 for disclosures relating to the fair value of the derivative instruments as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	Risk Management Objective of Using Derivatives
	The Company is exposed to the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates on its LIBOR based borrowings. The Company limits this risk by following established risk management policies and procedures including the use of derivatives. The Company’s objective in using derivatives is to add stability to reported earnings and to manage its exposure to foreign exchange and interest rate movements or other identified risks. To accomplish this objective, the Company primarily uses interest rate swaps, cross-currency swaps and foreign currency forwards.

	Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk
	The Company’s objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements on its LIBOR based borrowings. To accomplish this objective, the Company currently uses interest rate swaps as its interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for the Company making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount.

	On January 5, 2012, the Company entered into three interest rate swap agreements to fix the interest rate on a $240.0 million unsecured term loan facility that closed on the same day. These agreements have a combined outstanding notional amount of $240.0 million, a termination date of January 5, 2016 and provide for a fixed rate on this debt of 2.51%. On September 6, 2013, the Company entered into three interest rate swap agreements to further fix the interest rate on $240.0 million of the unsecured term loan facility at 2.38% from January 5, 2016 to July 5, 2017.

	The effective portion of changes in the fair value of interest rate derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, such derivatives were used to hedge the variable cash flows associated with existing variable-rate debt. The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivatives is recognized directly in earnings. No hedge ineffectiveness on cash flow hedges was recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

	Amounts reported in AOCI related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on the Company’s variable-rate debt. As of March 31, 2014, the Company estimates that during the twelve months ending March 31, 2015, $1.8 million will be reclassified from AOCI to interest expense.

	Cash Flow Hedges of Foreign Exchange Risk
	The Company is exposed to foreign currency exchange risk against its functional currency, the U.S. dollar, on its four Canadian properties. The Company uses cross currency swaps and foreign currency forwards to mitigate its exposure to fluctuations in the CAD to U.S. dollar exchange rate on its Canadian properties. These foreign currency derivatives should hedge a significant portion of the Company's expected CAD denominated cash flow of the Canadian properties as their impact on the Company's cash flow when settled should move in the opposite direction of the exchange rates used to translate revenues and expenses of these properties.

	As of March 31, 2014, the Company had cross-currency swaps with a fixed original notional value of $100.0 million CAD and $98.1 million U.S. The net effect of these swaps is to lock in an exchange rate of $1.05 CAD per U.S. dollar on approximately $13.5 million of annual CAD denominated cash flows on the properties through June 2018.

	The effective portion of changes in the fair value of foreign currency derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges of foreign exchange risk is recorded in AOCI and subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivative, as well as amounts excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness, is recognized directly in earnings. No hedge ineffectiveness on foreign currency derivatives has been recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. As of March 31, 2014, the Company estimates that during the twelve months ending March 31, 2015, $0.7 million will be reclassified from AOCI to other income.

	Net Investment Hedges
	As discussed above, the Company is exposed to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates on its four Canadian properties. As such, the Company uses currency forward agreements to hedge its exposure to changes in foreign exchange rates. Currency forward agreements involve fixing the CAD to U.S. dollar exchange rate for delivery of a specified amount of foreign currency on a specified date. The currency forward agreements are typically cash settled in U.S. dollars for their fair value at or close to their settlement date. In order to hedge the net investment in four of the Canadian properties, the Company entered into a forward contract with a fixed notional value of $100.0 million CAD and $94.3 million U.S. with a July 2018 settlement. The exchange rate of this forward contract is approximately $1.06 CAD per U.S. dollar. Additionally, on February 28, 2014, the Company entered into a forward contract with a fixed notional value of $100.0 million CAD and $88.1 million U.S. with a July 2018 settlement date. The exchange rate of this forward contract is approximately $1.13 CAD per U.S. dollar. These forward contracts should hedge a significant portion of the Company’s CAD denominated net investment in these four centers through July 2018 as the impact on AOCI from marking the derivative to market should move in the opposite direction of the translation adjustment on the net assets of these four Canadian properties.

	During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company received $5.7 million of cash in connection with the settlement of a CAD to U.S. dollar currency forward agreement which was designated as a net investment hedge. The cash receipt has been reported as part of investing activity in the accompanying consolidated statement of cash flows. The corresponding change in value of the forward contract for the period from inception to the settlement date of $5.7 million is reported in AOCI as part of the cumulative translation adjustment. The $5.7 million gain will remain in AOCI and will be reclassified into earnings upon a sale or complete or substantially complete liquidation of the Company’s investment in its four Canadian properties.

	For foreign currency derivatives designated as net investment hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivatives are reported in AOCI as part of the cumulative translation adjustment. The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivatives is recognized directly in earnings. No hedge ineffectiveness on net investment hedges has been recognized for three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. Amounts are reclassified out of AOCI into earnings when the hedged net investment is either sold or substantially liquidated.

	See Note 10 for disclosure relating to the fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments. Below is a summary of the effect of derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of changes in equity and income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

	Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity and Income for the Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2014 and 2013
	(Dollars in thousands)

		Three Months Ended March 31,
	Description	2014			2013
	Interest Rate Swaps
	Amount of Loss Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	$	(613	)	$	(206	)
	Amount of Expense Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) (1)	(449		)	(423		)
	Cross Currency Swaps
	Amount of Gain Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	1,833			291

	Amount of Income (Expense) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) (2)	173			(102		)

	Currency Forward Agreements
	Amount of Gain Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	4,928			1,935

	Amount of Income Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) (2)	—			49

	Total
	Amount of Gain Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	$	6,148		$	2,020

	Amount of Expense Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion)	(276		)	(476		)


	-1	Included in "Interest expense, net" in the accompanying consolidated statements of income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

	-2	Included in "Other income" and “Other expense” in the accompanying consolidated statements of income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

	Credit-risk-related Contingent Features
	The Company has agreements with each of its interest rate derivative counterparties that contain a provision where if the Company defaults on any of its obligations for borrowed money or credit in an amount exceeding $25.0 million and such default is not waived or cured within a specified period of time, including default where repayment of the indebtedness has not been accelerated by the lender, then the Company could also be declared in default on its interest rate derivative obligations.

As of March 31, 2014, the fair value of the Company’s derivatives in a liability position related to these agreements was $5.7 million. If the Company breached any of the contractual provisions of the derivative contracts, it would be required to settle its obligations under the agreements at their termination value of $6.0 million.

Fair_Value_Disclosures

Fair Value Disclosures	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Disclosures	'
	Fair Value Disclosures

	The Company has certain financial instruments that are required to be measured under the FASB’s Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures guidance. The Company currently does not have any non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

	As a basis for considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, the FASB’s Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market participant assumptions based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs that are classified within Levels 1 and 2 of the hierarchy) and the reporting entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions (unobservable inputs classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy). Level 1 inputs use quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access. Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, which are typically based on an entity’s own assumptions, as there is little, if any, related market activity. In instances where the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the entire fair value measurement falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.

	Derivative Financial Instruments

	The Company uses interest rate swaps, foreign currency forwards and cross-currency swaps to manage its interest rate and foreign currency risk. The valuation of these instruments is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves, foreign exchange rates, and implied volatilities. The fair values of interest rate swaps are determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash receipts and the discounted expected variable cash payments. The variable cash payments are based on an expectation of future interest rates (forward curves) derived from observable market interest rate curves. The Company incorporates credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both its own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements. In adjusting the fair value of its derivative contracts for the effect of nonperformance risk, the Company has considered the impact of netting and any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral postings, thresholds, mutual puts, and guarantees. In conjunction with the FASB's fair value measurement guidance, the Company made an accounting policy election to measure the credit risk of its derivative financial instruments that are subject to master netting agreements on a net basis by counterparty portfolio.

	Although the Company has determined that the majority of the inputs used to value its derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with its derivatives also use Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads, to evaluate the likelihood of default by itself and its counterparties. As of March 31, 2014, the Company has assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of its derivative positions and has determined that the credit valuation adjustments are not significant to the overall valuation of its derivatives and therefore, has classified its derivatives as Level 2 within the fair value reporting hierarchy.

	The table below presents the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements are classified and by derivative type.
	Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis at
	March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013
	(Dollars in thousands)

	Description	Quoted Prices in		Significant			Significant		Balance at
		Active Markets		Other			Unobservable		end of period
		for Identical		Observable			Inputs (Level 3)
		Assets (Level I)		Inputs (Level 2)
	March 31, 2014:
	Cross-Currency Swaps*	$	—	$	3,391		$	—	$	3,391

	Currency Forward Agreements*	$	—	$	4,621		$	—	$	4,621

	Currency Forward Agreements**	—		(1,066		)	—		(1,066		)

	Interest Rate Swap Agreements**	$	—	$	(4,636	)	$	—	$	(4,636	)

	December 31, 2013:
	Cross-Currency Swaps*	$	—	$	1,730		$	—	$	1,730

	Currency Forward Agreements*	$	—	$	4,353		$	—	$	4,353

	Interest Rate Swap Agreements**	$	—	$	(4,472	)	$	—	$	(4,472	)

	*Included in "Other assets" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
	**Included in "Accounts payable and accrued liabilities" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

	Non-recurring fair value measurements
	There were no assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Management compares the carrying value to the estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments. The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

	Mortgage notes receivable and related accrued interest receivable:
	The fair value of the Company’s mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable is estimated by discounting the future cash flows of each instrument using current market rates. At March 31, 2014, the Company had a carrying value of $490.8 million in fixed rate mortgage notes receivable outstanding, including related accrued interest, with a weighted average interest rate of approximately 9.08%. The fixed rate mortgage notes bear interest at rates of 5.50% to 11.31%. Discounting the future cash flows for fixed rate mortgage notes receivable using rates of 9.00% to 11.31%, management estimates the fair value of the fixed rate mortgage notes receivable to be approximately $470.5 million with an estimated weighted average market rate of 10.14% at March 31, 2014.

	At December 31, 2013, the Company had a carrying value of $486.3 million in fixed rate mortgage notes receivable outstanding, including related accrued interest, with a weighted average interest rate of approximately 9.05%. The fixed rate mortgage notes bear interest at rates of 5.50% to 11.31%. Discounting the future cash flows for fixed rate mortgage notes receivable using rates of 9.00% to 11.31%, management estimates the fair value of the fixed rate mortgage notes receivable to be $465.2 million with an estimated weighted average market rate of 10.12% at December 31, 2013.

	Investment in a direct financing lease, net:
	The fair value of the Company’s investment in a direct financing lease is estimated by discounting the future cash flows of the instrument using current market rates. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had an investment in a direct financing lease with a carrying value of $242.9 million and $242.2 million, respectively, and a weighted average effective interest rate of 12.01%. The investment in direct financing lease bears interest at effective interest rates of 11.74% to 12.38%. The carrying value of the investment in a direct financing lease approximates the fair market value at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	Derivative instruments:
	Derivative instruments are carried at their fair market value.

	Debt instruments:
	The fair value of the Company's debt is estimated by discounting the future cash flows of each instrument using current market rates. At March 31, 2014, the Company had a carrying value of $300.0 million in variable rate debt outstanding with a weighted average interest rate of approximately 1.61%. The carrying value of the variable rate debt outstanding approximates the fair market value at March 31, 2014.

	At December 31, 2013, the Company had a carrying value of $290.0 million in variable rate debt outstanding with an average weighted interest rate of approximately 1.62%. The carrying value of the variable rate debt outstanding approximates the fair market value at December 31, 2013.

	At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, $240.0 million of variable rate debt outstanding under the Company's unsecured term loan facility had been effectively converted to a fixed rate through July 5, 2017 by interest rate swap agreements.

At March 31, 2014, the Company had a carrying value of $1.18 billion in fixed rate long-term debt outstanding with a weighted average interest rate of approximately 6.10%. Discounting the future cash flows for fixed rate debt using rates of 2.13% to 4.77%, management estimates the fair value of the fixed rate debt to be approximately $1.29 billion with an estimated weighted average market rate of 4.03% at March 31, 2014.

At December 31, 2013, the Company had a carrying value of $1.19 billion in fixed rate long-term debt outstanding with an average weighted interest rate of approximately 6.10%. Discounting the future cash flows for fixed rate debt using rates of 2.63% to 5.56%, management estimates the fair value of the fixed rate debt to be approximately $1.24 billion with an estimated weighted average market rate of 4.85% at December 31, 2013.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	Earnings Per Share

	The following table summarizes the Company’s computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (amounts in thousands except per share information):


		Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
		Income			Shares	Per Share
		(numerator)			(denominator)	Amount
	Basic EPS:
	Income from continuing operations	$	40,142

	Less: preferred dividend requirements	(5,952		)
	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	34,190		52,541	$	0.65

	Income from discontinued operations available to common shareholders	$	3,391		52,541	$	0.07

	Net income available to common shareholders	$	37,581		52,541	$	0.72

	Diluted EPS:
	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	34,190		52,541

	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Share options	—			178

	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	34,190		52,719	$	0.65

	Income from discontinued operations available to common shareholders	$	3,391		52,719	$	0.06

	Net income available to common shareholders	$	37,581		52,719	$	0.71






		Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
		Income			Shares	Per Share
		(numerator)			(denominator)	Amount
	Basic EPS:
	Income from continuing operations	$	40,876

	Less: preferred dividend requirements	(5,952		)
	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	34,924		46,854	$	0.74

	Loss from discontinued operations available to common shareholders	$	330		46,854	$	0.01

	Net income available to common shareholders	$	35,254		46,854	$	0.75

	Diluted EPS:
	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	34,924		46,854

	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Share options	—			193

	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	34,924		47,047	$	0.74

	Loss from discontinued operations available to common shareholders	$	330		47,047	$	0.01

	Net income available to common shareholders	$	35,254		47,047	$	0.75



	The additional 1.9 million common shares that would result from the conversion of the Company’s 5.75% Series C cumulative convertible preferred shares and the additional 1.6 million common shares that would result from the conversion of the Company’s 9.0% Series E cumulative convertible preferred shares and the corresponding add-back of the preferred dividends declared on those shares are not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 because the effect is anti-dilutive.

The dilutive effect of potential common shares from the exercise of share options is included in diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, options to purchase 417 thousand and 358 thousand shares of common shares, respectively, at per share prices ranging from $45.20 to $65.50 for both periods, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the options were anti-dilutive.

Equity_Incentive_Plans

Equity Incentive Plans	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Equity Incentive Plans	'
	Equity Incentive Plan

	All grants of common shares and options to purchase common shares are issued under the Company's 2007 Equity Incentive Plan and an aggregate of 3,650,000 common shares, options to purchase common shares and restricted share units, subject to adjustment in the event of certain capital events, may be granted. At March 31, 2014, there were 1,327,871 shares available for grant under the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan.

	Share Options
	Share options granted under the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan have exercise prices equal to the fair market value of a common share at the date of grant. The options may be granted for any reasonable term, not to exceed 10 years, and for employees typically become exercisable at a rate of 25% per year over a four-year period. For non-employee Trustees, share options are vested upon issuance, however, the share options may not be exercised for a one year period subsequent to the grant date. The Company generally issues new common shares upon option exercise. A summary of the Company’s share option activity and related information is as follows:



		Number of			Option price								Weighted avg.
		shares			per share								exercise price
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	840,665			$	18.18			—		$	65.5	$	40.85

	Exercised	(19,105	)		32.5				—		47.77		40.19

	Granted	172,178			51.64				—		51.64		51.64

	Outstanding at March 31, 2014	993,738			$	18.18			—		$	65.5	$	42.74

	The weighted average fair value of options granted was $13.87 and $12.05 during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The intrinsic value of stock options exercised was $0.3 million and $1.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Additionally, the Company repurchased 14,762 shares into treasury shares in conjunction with the stock options exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2014 with a total value of $0.8 million. At March 31, 2014, stock-option expense to be recognized in future periods was $3.8 million.

	The expense related to share options included in the determination of net income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $363 thousand and $222 thousand, respectively. The following assumptions were used in applying the Black-Scholes option pricing model at the grant dates: risk-free interest rate of 2.2% and 1.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, dividend yield of 6.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 6.4% to 6.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2013, volatility factors in the expected market price of the Company’s common shares of 50.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 50.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2013, 0.28% and 0.23% expected forfeiture rate for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and an expected life of approximately six years for both the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. The Company uses historical data to estimate the expected life of the option and the risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. Additionally, expected volatility is computed based on the average historical volatility of the Company’s publicly traded shares.
	The following table summarizes outstanding options at March 31, 2014:


	Exercise price range	Options			Weighted avg.		Weighted avg.			Aggregate intrinsic
		outstanding			life remaining		exercise price			value (in thousands)
	$ 18.18 - 19.99	201,859			4.9

	20.00 - 29.99	—			0

	30.00 - 39.99	16,060			5.8

	40.00 - 49.99	492,788			5.4

	50.00 - 59.99	189,678			9.4

	60.00 - 65.50	93,353			2.8

		993,738			5.8		$	42.74		$	11,680

	The following table summarizes exercisable options at March 31, 2014:


	Exercise price range	Options			Weighted avg.		Weighted avg.			Aggregate intrinsic
		outstanding			life remaining		exercise price			value (in thousands)
	$ 18.18 - 19.99	201,859			4.9

	20.00 - 29.99	—			0

	30.00 - 39.99	14,810			5.8

	40.00 - 49.99	343,634			4.2

	50.00 - 59.99	10,000			4.1

	60.00 - 65.50	93,353			2.8

		663,656			4.2		$	39.4		$	10,340


	Nonvested Shares
	A summary of the Company’s nonvested share activity and related information is as follows:


	Number of			Weighted avg.				Weighted avg.
	shares			grant date				life remaining
				fair value
Outstanding at December 31, 2013	371,864			$	46

Granted	280,193			51.64

Vested	(149,324	)		45.26

Outstanding at March 31, 2014	502,733			$	49.36			1.76

The holders of nonvested shares have voting rights and receive dividends from the date of grant. These shares vest ratably over a period of three to four years. The fair value of the nonvested shares that vested was $7.3 million and $6.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. At March 31, 2014, unamortized share-based compensation expense related to nonvested shares was $17.5 million.

Restricted Share Units
A summary of the Company’s restricted share unit activity and related information is as follows:


	Number of			Weighted				Weighted
	Shares			Average				Average
				Grant Date				Life
				Fair Value				Remaining
Outstanding at December 31, 2013	17,530			$	58.38

Granted	—			—

Vested	—			—

Outstanding at March 31, 2014	17,530			$	58.38			0.11


The holders of restricted share units receive dividend equivalents from the date of grant. The share units vest upon the earlier of the day preceding the next annual meeting of shareholders or a change of control. The settlement date for the shares is selected by the non-employee Trustee, and ranges from one year from the grant date to upon termination of service. At March 31, 2014, unamortized share-based compensation expense related to restricted share units was $90 thousand.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Discontinued Operations	'
	Discontinued Operations

	Included in discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 is the reversal of a liability that was established with the March 4, 2010 acquisition of Toronto Dundas Square. This liability was reversed as the related payment is not expected to occur. Included in discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 are the operations operations of five winery and vineyard properties which were sold during 2013.

	The operating results relating to discontinued operations are as follows (in thousands):


		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013
	Rental revenue	$	3		$	746

	Total revenue	3			746

	Property operating expense (benefit)	6			(9		)

	Other expense (benefit)	(18		)	67

	Transaction costs (benefit)	(3,376		)	—

	Depreciation and amortization	—			923

	Income (loss) before gain on sale or acquisition of real estate	3,391			(235		)

	Gain on sale of real estate	—			565

	Net income	$	3,391		$	330

Other_Commitments_And_Continge

Other Commitments And Contingencies	3 Months Ended
Other Commitments And Contingencies	Mar. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Other Commitments And Contingencies	'
	Other Commitments and Contingencies

	As of March 31, 2014, the Company had 13 entertainment development projects for which it has commitments to fund approximately $62.6 million, 16 education development projects for which it has commitments to fund approximately $174.6 million and eight recreation development projects for which it has commitments to fund approximately $71.9 million. Development costs are advanced by the Company in periodic draws. If the Company determines that construction is not being completed in accordance with the terms of the development agreement, it can discontinue funding construction draws. The Company has agreed to lease the properties to the operators at pre-determined rates upon completion of construction.

	The Company has certain commitments related to its mortgage note investments that it may be required to fund in the future. The Company is generally obligated to fund these commitments at the request of the borrower or upon the occurrence of events outside of its direct control. As of March 31, 2014, the Company had 14 mortgage notes receivable with commitments totaling approximately $227.0 million. If commitments are funded in the future, interest will be charged at rates consistent with the existing investments.

	The Company has provided guarantees of the payment of certain economic development revenue bonds totaling $20.4 million related to two theatres in Louisiana for which the Company earns a fee at annual rates of 2.88% to 4.00% over the 30-year terms of the related bonds. The Company has recorded $8.6 million as a deferred asset included in other assets and $8.6 million included in other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2014 related to these guarantees. No amounts have been accrued as a loss contingency related to these guarantees because payment by the Company is not probable.

	On September 18, 2013, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissed the complaint filed by Concord Associates L.P. and six other companies affiliated with Louis Cappelli ("the Cappelli Group") against us and certain of our subsidiaries, Empire Resorts, Inc. and Monticello Raceway Management, Inc. (collectively “Empire”), and Kien Huat Realty III Limited and Genting New York LLC (collectively, “Genting”). The complaint alleged, among other things, that we had conspired with Empire to monopolize the racing and gaming market in the Catskills by entering into exclusivity and development agreements to develop a comprehensive resort destination in Sullivan County, New York. The plaintiffs are seeking $500 million in damages (trebled to $1.5 billion under antitrust law), punitive damages, and injunctive relief. The District Court dismissed plaintiffs’ federal antitrust claims against all defendants with prejudice, and dismissed the pendent state law claims against Empire and Genting without prejudice, meaning they could be further pursued in state court. The plaintiffs have filed a motion for reconsideration with the District Court, seeking permission to file a Second Amended Complaint, and also have filed a Notice of Appeal.

	The Company has not determined that losses related to these matters are probable. Because of the favorable ruling from the District Court and the pending appeal, together with the inherent difficulty of predicting the outcome of litigation
	generally, the Company does not have sufficient information to determine the amount or range of reasonably possible
	loss with respect to these matters. The Company's assessments are based on estimates and assumptions that have been
	deemed reasonable by management, but that may prove to be incomplete or inaccurate, and unanticipated events and
	circumstances may occur that might cause the Company to change those estimates and assumptions. The Company intends to vigorously defend the claims asserted against the Company and certain of its subsidiaries by the Cappelli Group and its affiliates, for which the Company believes it has meritorious defenses, but there can be no assurances as
	to its outcome.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	. Segment Information

	The Company groups investments into four reportable operating segments: Entertainment, Education, Recreation and Other. The financial information summarized below is presented by reportable operating segment:


	Balance Sheet Data:
			As of March 31, 2014
			Entertainment			Education			Recreation			Other			Corporate/Unallocated			Consolidated
	Total Assets		$	1,913,152		$	576,878		$	579,939		$	211,235		$	57,909		$	3,339,113


			As of December 31, 2013
			Entertainment			Education			Recreation			Other			Corporate/Unallocated			Consolidated
	Total Assets		$	1,921,836		$	542,052		$	553,019		$	210,064		$	45,305		$	3,272,276




	Operating Data:
			Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
			Entertainment			Education			Recreation			Other			Corporate/Unallocated			Consolidated
	Rental revenue		$	56,822		$	5,478		$	3,846		$	285		$	—		$	66,431

	Tenant reimbursements		4,588			—			—			—			—			4,588

	Other income		1			—			—			—			173			174

	Mortgage and other financing income		1,723			8,778			8,066			97			—			18,664

	Total revenue		63,134			14,256			11,912			382			173			89,857


	Property operating expense		6,273			—			—			176			—			6,449

	Other expense		—			—			—			98			—			98

	Total investment expenses		6,273			—			—			274			—			6,547

	Net operating income - before unallocated items		56,861			14,256			11,912			108			173			83,310


	Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Income:
	General and administrative expense																	(7,462		)
	Interest expense, net																	(19,899		)
	Transaction costs																	(196		)
	Depreciation and amortization																	(15,327		)
	Equity in income from joint ventures																	311

	Gain on sale of land																	330

	Income tax expense																	(925		)
	Discontinued operations:
	Income from discontinued operations																	15

	Transaction (costs) benefit																	3,376

	Net income																	43,533

	Preferred dividend requirements																	(5,952		)
	Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties																	$	37,581




		Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
		Entertainment			Education			Recreation			Other			Corporate/Unallocated			Consolidated
Rental revenue		$	54,983		$	3,157		$	1,909		$	339		$	—		$	60,388

Tenant reimbursements		4,744			—			—			—			—			4,744

Other income		23			—			—			1			—			24

Mortgage and other financing income		2,204			7,957			7,555			79			—			17,795

Total revenue		61,954			11,114			9,464			419			—			82,951


Property operating expense		7,135			—			—			(100		)	—			7,035

Other expense		—			—			—			96			53			149

Total investment expenses		7,135			—			—			(4		)	53			7,184

Net operating income (loss) - before unallocated items		54,819			11,114			9,464			423			(53		)	75,767


Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Income:
General and administrative expense																	(6,652		)
Gain on early extinguishment of debt																	4,539

Interest expense, net																	(19,989		)
Transaction costs																	(318		)
Depreciation and amortization																	(12,822		)
Equity in income from joint ventures																	351

Discontinued operations:
Loss from discontinued operations																	(235		)
Gain on sale of real estate																	565

Net income																	41,206

Preferred dividend requirements																	(5,952		)
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties																	$	35,254

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	'
	Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements

	A portion of the Company's subsidiaries have guaranteed the Company’s indebtedness under the Company's unsecured senior notes, unsecured revolving credit facility and unsecured term loan facility. The guarantees are joint and several, full and unconditional and subject to customary release provisions. The following summarizes the Company’s condensed consolidating information as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 and for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of March 31, 2014

		EPR Properties				Wholly Owned				Non-				Consolidated				Consolidated
		(Issuer)				Subsidiary				Guarantor				Elimination
						Guarantors				Subsidiaries
	Assets
	Rental properties, net	$	—			$	1,472,305			$	617,628			$	—			$	2,089,933

	Land held for development	—				—				202,552				—				202,552

	Property under development	70				132,844				5,672				—				138,586

	Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable	—				464,976				25,864				—				490,840

	Investment in a direct financing lease, net	—				242,905				—				—				242,905

	Investment in joint ventures	—				—				5,586				—				5,586

	Cash and cash equivalents	11,722				2,059				6,625				—				20,406

	Restricted cash	1,100				16,594				1,874				—				19,568

	Deferred financing costs, net	16,703				5,300				775				—				22,778

	Accounts receivable, net	116				24,839				16,661				—				41,616

	Intercompany notes receivable	—				—				175,757				(175,757		)		—

	Investments in subsidiaries	2,909,204				—				—				(2,909,204		)		—

	Other assets	19,454				11,862				33,027				—				64,343

	Total assets	$	2,958,369			$	2,373,684			$	1,092,021			$	(3,084,961	)		$	3,339,113

	Liabilities and Equity
	Liabilities:
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	25,610			$	12,894			$	9,022			$	—			$	47,526

	Dividends payable	21,184				—				—				—				21,184

	Unearned rents and interest	751				22,975				3,555				—				27,281

	Intercompany notes payable	687				—				175,070				(175,757		)		—

	Debt	1,150,000				—				332,608				—				1,482,608

	Total liabilities	1,198,232				35,869				520,255				(175,757		)		1,578,599

	EPR Properties shareholders’ equity	1,760,137				2,337,815				571,389				(2,909,204		)		1,760,137

	Noncontrolling interests	—				—				377				—				377

	Total equity	$	1,760,137			$	2,337,815			$	571,766			$	(2,909,204	)		$	1,760,514

	Total liabilities and equity	$	2,958,369			$	2,373,684			$	1,092,021			$	(3,084,961	)		$	3,339,113


	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of December 31, 2013

	EPR				Wholly Owned				Non-				Consolidated				Consolidated
	Properties				Subsidiary				Guarantor				Elimination
	(Issuer)				Guarantors				Subsidiaries
Assets
Rental properties, net	$	—			$	1,474,501			$	629,650			$	—			$	2,104,151

Land held for development	—				—				201,342				—				201,342

Property under development	18				84,397				5,058				—				89,473

Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable	—				460,533				25,804				—				486,337

Investment in a direct financing lease, net	—				242,212				—				—				242,212

Investment in joint ventures	—				—				5,275				—				5,275

Cash and cash equivalents	449				1,826				5,683				—				7,958

Restricted cash	1,150				6,735				1,829				—				9,714

Deferred financing costs, net	17,221				5,439				684				—				23,344

Accounts receivable, net	106				25,158				17,274				—				42,538

Intercompany notes receivable	—				—				175,757				(175,757		)		—

Investments in subsidiaries	2,852,543				—				—				(2,852,543		)		—

Other assets	19,292				11,040				29,600				—				59,932

Total assets	$	2,890,779			$	2,311,841			$	1,097,956			$	(3,028,300	)		$	3,272,276

Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	43,589			$	20,564			$	8,174			$	—			$	72,327

Dividends payable	19,553				—				—				—				19,553

Unearned rents and interest	—				14,295				2,751				—				17,046

Intercompany notes payable	—				—				175,757				(175,757		)		—

Debt	1,140,000				—				335,336				—				1,475,336

Total liabilities	1,203,142				34,859				522,018				(175,757		)		1,584,262

EPR Properties shareholders’ equity	1,687,637				2,276,982				575,561				(2,852,543		)		1,687,637

Noncontrolling interests	—				—				377				—				377

Total equity	$	1,687,637			$	2,276,982			$	575,938			$	(2,852,543	)		$	1,688,014

Total liabilities and equity	$	2,890,779			$	2,311,841			$	1,097,956			$	(3,028,300	)		$	3,272,276




Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014


	EPR Properties				Wholly Owned				Non-				Consolidated				Consolidated
	(Issuer)				Subsidiary				Guarantors				Elimination
					Guarantors				Subsidiaries
Rental revenue	$	—			$	45,110			$	21,321			$	—			$	66,431

Tenant reimbursements	—				982				3,606				—				4,588

Other income	173				—				1				—				174

Mortgage and other financing income	187				17,796				681				—				18,664

Intercompany fee income	780				—				—				(780		)		—

Interest income on intercompany notes receivable	—				—				7,063				(7,063		)		—

Total revenue	1,140				63,888				32,672				(7,843		)		89,857

Equity in subsidiaries’ earnings	58,465				—				—				(58,465		)		—

Property operating expense	(1		)		2,396				4,054				—				6,449

Intercompany fee expense	—				—				780				(780		)		—

Other expense	—				—				98				—				98

General and administrative expense	—				4,911				2,551				—				7,462

Interest expense, net	15,688				(411		)		4,622				—				19,899

Interest expense on intercompany notes payable	—				—				7,063				(7,063		)		—

Transaction costs	—				—				196				—				196

Depreciation and amortization	275				10,503				4,549				—				15,327

Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items	43,643				46,489				8,759				(58,465		)		40,426

Equity in income from joint ventures	—				—				311				—				311

Gain on sale of land	—				—				330				—				330

Income before income taxes	43,643				46,489				9,400				(58,465		)		41,067

Income tax expense	110				—				815				—				925

Income from continuing operations	$	43,533			$	46,489			$	8,585			$	(58,465	)		$	40,142

Discontinued operations:
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	—				(3		)		18				—				15

Transaction (costs) benefit	—				3,376				—				—				3,376

Net income	43,533				49,862				8,603				(58,465		)		43,533

Preferred dividend requirements	(5,952		)		—				—				—				(5,952		)

Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	$	37,581			$	49,862			$	8,603			$	(58,465	)		$	37,581

Comprehensive income attributable to EPR Properties	$	41,469			$	50,005			$	6,560			$	(56,565	)		$	41,469


Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013

	EPR				Wholly Owned				Non-				Consolidated				Consolidated
	Properties				Subsidiary				Guarantor				Elimination
	(Issuer)				Guarantors				Subsidiaries
Rental revenue	$	—			$	39,092			$	21,296			$	—			$	60,388

Tenant reimbursements	—				1,014				3,730				—				4,744

Other income	23				—				1				—				24

Mortgage and other financing income	252				16,453				1,090				—				17,795

Intercompany fee income	668				—				—				(668		)		—

Interest income on intercompany notes receivable	4,264				—				93				(4,357		)		—

Total revenue	5,207				56,559				26,210				(5,025		)		82,951

Equity in subsidiaries’ earnings	48,333				—				—				(48,333		)		—

Property operating expense	—				3,496				3,539				—				7,035

Intercompany fee expense	—				—				668				(668		)		—

Other expense	—				—				149				—				149

General and administrative expense	—				4,499				2,153				—				6,652

Gain on early extinguishment of debt	—				(4,539		)		—				—				(4,539		)

Interest expense, net	11,927				1,761				6,301				—				19,989

Interest expense on intercompany notes payable	—				—				4,357				(4,357		)		—

Transaction costs	318				—				—				—				318

Depreciation and amortization	272				7,821				4,729				—				12,822

Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items	41,023				43,521				4,314				(48,333		)		40,525

Equity in income from joint ventures	183				—				168				—				351

Income from continuing operations	$	41,206			$	43,521			$	4,482			$	(48,333	)		$	40,876

Discontinued operations:
Loss from discontinued operations	—				(21		)		(214		)		—				(235		)

Gain on sale of real estate	—				—				565				—				565

Net income attributable to EPR Properties	41,206				43,500				4,833				(48,333		)		41,206

Preferred dividend requirements	(5,952		)		—				—				—				(5,952		)

Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	$	35,254			$	43,500			$	4,833			$	(48,333	)		$	35,254

Comprehensive income attributable to EPR Properties	$	40,698			$	43,583			$	4,025			$	(47,608	)		$	40,698











Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

	EPR					Wholly Owned				Non-Guarantor				Consolidated
	Properties					Subsidiary				Subsidiaries
	(Issuer)					Guarantors
Intercompany fee income (expense)	$	780				$	—			$	(780	)		$	—

Interest income (expense) on intercompany receivable/payable	—					—				—				—

Net cash provided (used) by other operating activities	(26,440		)			56,819				11,027				41,406

Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	(25,660		)			56,819				10,247				41,406

Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	—					77				47				124

Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	(25,660		)			56,896				10,294				41,530

Investing activities:

Acquisition of rental properties and other assets	(67		)			(11,899		)		(298		)		(12,264		)
Proceeds from sale of real estate	—					—				915				915

Proceed from settlement of derivative	—			—		—				5,725				5,725

Investment in mortgage notes receivable	—					(4,497		)		25				(4,472		)

Proceeds from mortgage note receivable paydown	—					76				—				76

Investment in promissory notes receivable	—					(721		)		(1,486		)		(2,207		)

Additions to property under development	(52		)			(48,689		)		(1,880		)		(50,621		)
Investment in (repayment of) intercompany notes payable	—					—				—				—

Advances to subsidiaries, net	74					9,288				(9,362		)		—

Net cash used by investing activities	(45		)			(56,442		)		(6,361		)		(62,848		)
Financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt facilities	10,000					37,000				—				47,000

Principal payments on long-term debt	—					(37,000		)		(2,728		)		(39,728		)

Deferred financing fees paid	(50		)			(240		)		(159		)		(449		)
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares	79,579					—				—				79,579

Impact of stock option exercises, net	(21		)			—				—				(21		)

Purchase of common shares for treasury	(2,892		)			—				—				(2,892		)

Dividends paid to shareholders	(49,638		)			—				—				(49,638		)

Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	36,978					(240		)		(2,887		)		33,851

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	—					19				(104		)		(85		)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	11,273					233				942				12,448

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	449					1,826				5,683				7,958

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	$	11,722				$	2,059			$	6,625			$	20,406


Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013

	EPR				Wholly Owned				Non-Guarantor				Consolidated
	Properties				Subsidiary				Subsidiaries
	(Issuer)				Guarantors
Intercompany fee income (expense)	$	668			$	—			$	(668	)		$	—

Interest income (expense) on intercompany receivable/payable	4,264				—				(4,264		)		—

Net cash provided (used) by other operating activities	(20,915		)		47,786				11,640				38,511

Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	(15,983		)		47,786				6,708				38,511

Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of discontinued operations	—				(31		)		1,692				1,661

Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	(15,983		)		47,755				8,400				40,172

Investing activities:

Acquisition of rental properties and other assets	(123		)		(7,918		)		(133		)		(8,174		)
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	(433		)		—				—				(433		)

Investment in mortgage note receivable	—				(11,504		)		(1,265		)		(12,769		)

Additions to property under development	—				(16,272		)		(1,447		)		(17,719		)

Investment in (repayment of) intercompany notes payable	(1,471		)		—				1,471				—

Advances to subsidiaries, net	50,845				(22,395		)		(28,450		)		—

Net cash provided (used) by investing activities of continuing operations	48,818				(58,089		)		(29,824		)		(39,095		)

Net proceeds from sale of real estate from discontinued operations	—				—				24,146				24,146

Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	48,818				(58,089		)		(5,678		)		(14,949		)

Financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt facilities	15,000				55,000				—				70,000

Principal payments on long-term debt	—				(45,080		)		(3,870		)		(48,950		)

Deferred financing fees paid	(48		)		(1		)		(18		)		(67		)
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares	84				—				—				84

Impact of stock option exercises, net	(692		)		—				—				(692		)

Purchase of common shares for treasury	(3,245		)		—				—				(3,245		)

Dividends paid to shareholders	(41,146		)		—				—				(41,146		)

Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	(30,047		)		9,919				(3,888		)		(24,016		)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	—				—				(108		)		(108		)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	2,788				(415		)		(1,274		)		1,099

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	1,531				832				8,301				10,664

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	$	4,319			$	417			$	7,027			$	11,763

Subsequent_Events_Notes

Subsequent Events (Notes)	3 Months Ended
Subsequent Events (Notes)	Mar. 31, 2014
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	'
	Subsequent Events

	On April 2, 2014, the Company completed the sale of four public charter school properties located in Florida and leased to Imagine for net proceeds of $46.1 million. Accordingly, the Company reduced its investment in a direct financing lease, net, by $45.9 million which included $41.5 million in original acquisition cost. A gain of $0.2 million will be recognized during the three months ended June 30, 2014.

	On April 21, 2014, the Company acquired 11 theatre properties for a total purchase price of approximately $117.7 million from a third-party. The theatre properties are located in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Pennsylvania and Tennessee and contain an aggregate of approximately 139 screens. The theatre properties are leased on a triple net basis under a master lease agreement to a subsidiary of Regal Cinemas, Inc. with the tenant responsible for all taxes, costs and expenses arising from the use or operation of the properties. The remaining initial lease term is approximately 13 years. As a part of this transaction, the Company assumed a mortgage loan of $90.3 million, which will be booked at fair value. Proforma financial information for this acquisition has been omitted as the effects of the acquisition are not material to the consolidated financial statements.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	3 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	Mar. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet and revenues and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. In addition, operating results for the three month period ended March 31, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2014.

	The Company consolidates certain entities when it is deemed to be the primary beneficiary in a variable interest entity (VIE), as defined in Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic on Consolidation. The Topic on Consolidation requires the consolidation of VIEs in which an enterprise has a controlling financial interest. A controlling financial interest will have both of the following characteristics: the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the VIE's economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. This topic requires an ongoing reassessment. The equity method of accounting is applied to entities in which the Company is not the primary beneficiary as defined in the Consolidation Topic of the FASB ASC, or does not have effective control, but can exercise influence over the entity with respect to its operations and major decisions.

	The Company reports its noncontrolling interests as required by the Consolidation Topic of the FASB ASC. Noncontrolling interest is the portion of equity (net assets) in a subsidiary not attributable, directly or indirectly, to a parent. The ownership interests in the subsidiary that are held by owners other than the parent are noncontrolling interests. Such noncontrolling interests are reported on the consolidated balance sheets within equity, separately from the Company's equity. On the consolidated statements of income, revenues, expenses and net income or loss from less-than-wholly-owned subsidiaries are reported at the consolidated amounts, including both the amounts attributable to the Company and noncontrolling interests. Consolidated statements of changes in shareholders' equity are included for both quarterly and annual financial statements, including beginning balances, activity for the period and ending balances for equity, noncontrolling interests and total equity. The Company does not have any redeemable noncontrolling interests.

	The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013 has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 28, 2014.
Operating Segments	'
	Operating Segments
	For financial reporting purposes, the Company groups its investments into four reportable operating segments: Entertainment, Education, Recreation and Other. See Note 15 for financial information related to these operating segments.
Rental Properties	'
	Rental Properties
	Rental properties are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Costs incurred for the acquisition and development of the properties are capitalized. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which generally are estimated to be 40 years for buildings and 3 to 25 years for furniture, fixtures and equipment. Tenant improvements, including allowances, are depreciated over the shorter of the base term of the lease or the estimated useful life. Expenditures for ordinary maintenance and repairs are charged to operations in the period incurred. Significant renovations and improvements that improve or extend the useful life of the asset are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful life.

	Management reviews a property for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of a property may not be recoverable. The review of recoverability is based on an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from its use and eventual disposition. If impairment exists due to the inability to recover the carrying value of the property, an impairment loss is recorded to the extent that the carrying value of the property exceeds its estimated fair value.

	The Company evaluates the held-for-sale classification of its real estate as of the end of each quarter. Assets that are classified as held for sale are recorded at the lower of their carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. Assets are generally classified as held for sale once management has initiated an active program to market them for sale and has received a firm purchase commitment that is expected to close within one year. The results of operations of these real estate properties are reflected as discontinued operations in all periods reported. On occasion, the Company will receive unsolicited offers from third parties to buy individual Company properties. Under these circumstances, the Company will classify the properties as held for sale when a sales contract is executed with no contingencies and the prospective buyer has funds at risk to ensure performance.
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts	'
	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
	The Company makes estimates of the collectability of its accounts receivable related to base rents, tenant escalations (straight-line rents), reimbursements and other revenue or income. The Company specifically analyzes trends in accounts receivable, historical bad debts, customer creditworthiness, current economic trends and changes in customer payment terms when evaluating the adequacy of its allowance for doubtful accounts. When evaluating customer creditworthiness, management reviews the periodic financial statements for significant tenants and specifically evaluates the strength and material changes in net operating income, coverage ratios, leverage and other factors to assess the tenant's credit quality. In addition, when customers are in bankruptcy, the Company makes estimates of the expected recovery of pre-petition administrative and damage claims. These estimates have a direct impact on the Company's net income.
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition
	Rents that are fixed and determinable are recognized on a straight-line basis over the minimum terms of the leases. Base rent escalation on leases that are dependent upon increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is recognized when known. In addition, most of the Company's tenants are subject to additional rents if gross revenues of the properties exceed certain thresholds defined in the lease agreements (percentage rents). Percentage rents as well as participating interest for those mortgage agreements that contain similar such clauses are recognized at the time when specific triggering events occur as provided by the lease or mortgage agreements. Rental revenue included percentage rents of $0.3 million and $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Lease termination fees are recognized when the related leases are canceled and the Company has no obligation to provide services to such former tenants. Termination fees of $0.1 million were recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2014. No termination fees were recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2013.

	Direct financing lease income is recognized on the effective interest method to produce a level yield on funds not yet recovered. Estimated unguaranteed residual values at the date of lease inception represent management's initial estimates of fair value of the leased assets at the expiration of the lease, not to exceed original cost. Significant assumptions used in estimating residual values include estimated net cash flows over the remaining lease term and expected future real estate values. The Company evaluates on an annual basis (or more frequently, if necessary) the collectability of its direct financing lease receivable and unguaranteed residual value to determine whether they are impaired. A direct financing lease receivable is considered to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the existing contractual terms. When a direct financing lease receivable is considered to be impaired, the amount of loss is calculated by comparing the recorded investment to the value determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at the direct financing lease receivable's effective interest rate or to the fair value of the underlying collateral, less costs to sell, if such receivable is collateralized.
Mortgage Notes And Other Notes Receivable	'

	Mortgage Notes and Other Notes Receivable
	Mortgage notes and other notes receivable, including related accrued interest receivable, consist of loans originated by the Company and the related accrued and unpaid interest income as of the balance sheet date. Mortgage notes and other notes receivable are initially recorded at the amount advanced to the borrower and the Company defers certain loan origination and commitment fees, net of certain origination costs, and amortizes them over the term of the related loan. Interest income on performing loans is accrued as earned. The Company evaluates the collectability of both interest and principal of each of its loans to determine whether it is impaired. A loan is considered to be impaired when, based on current information and events, the Company determines that it is probable that it will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the existing contractual terms. An insignificant delay or shortfall in amounts of payments does not necessarily result in the loan being identified as impaired. When a loan is considered to be impaired, the amount of loss, if any, is calculated by comparing the recorded investment to the value determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at the loan’s effective interest rate or to the fair value of the Company’s interest in the underlying collateral, less costs to sell, if the loan is collateral dependent. For impaired loans, interest income is recognized on a cash basis, unless the Company determines based on the loan to estimated fair value ratio the loan should be on the cost recovery method, and any cash payments received would then be reflected as a reduction of principal. Interest income recognition is recommenced if and when the impaired loan becomes contractually current and performance is demonstrated to be resumed.
Concentrations Of Risk	'
	Concentrations of Risk
	American Multi-Cinema, Inc. (AMC) was the lessee of a substantial portion (29%) of the megaplex theatre rental properties held by the Company at March 31, 2014 as a result of a series of sale leaseback transactions pertaining to AMC megaplex theatres. A substantial portion of the Company’s total revenues (approximately $21.7 million or 24% and $21.6 million or 26%, for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively) result from the revenue from AMC under the leases, or from its parent, AMC Entertainment, Inc. (AMCE), as the guarantor of AMC’s obligations under the leases. AMCE is wholly owned by AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (AMCEH). AMCEH is a publicly held company (NYSE: AMC) and its consolidated financial information is publicly available as www.sec.gov.

	For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, approximately $10.2 million or 11%, and $10.7 million or 13%, respectively, of total revenue was derived from the Company's four entertainment retail centers in Ontario, Canada. The Company's wholly owned subsidiaries that hold the four Canadian entertainment retail centers represent approximately $219.9 million or 12% and $227.2 million or 13% of the Company's net assets at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively
Share-Based Compensation	'

	Share-Based Compensation
	Share-based compensation to employees of the Company is granted pursuant to the Company's Annual Incentive Program and Long-Term Incentive Plan. Share-based compensation to non-employee Trustees of the Company is granted pursuant to the Company's Trustee compensation program and shares to employees and non-employee Trustees are issued under the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan.

	Share-based compensation expense consists of share option expense, amortization of nonvested share grants, and amortization of share units issued to non-employee Trustees for payment of their annual retainers. Share-based compensation is included in general and administrative expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of income, and totaled $2.3 million and $1.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Share Options	'
	Share Options
	Share options are granted to employees pursuant to the Long-Term Incentive Plan. The fair value of share options granted is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Share options granted to employees vest over a period of four years and share option expense for these options is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Total expense recognized related to share options was $363 thousand and $222 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Nonvested Shares Issued To Employees	'
	Nonvested Shares Issued to Employees
	The Company grants nonvested shares to employees pursuant to both the Annual Incentive Program and the Long-Term Incentive Plan. The Company amortizes the expense related to the nonvested shares awarded to employees under the Long-Term Incentive Plan and the premium awarded under the nonvested share alternative of the Annual Incentive Program on a straight-line basis over the future vesting period (three to four years). Total expense recognized related to all nonvested shares was $1.7 million and $1.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Restricted Share Units Issued To Non-Employee Trustees	'
	Restricted Share Units Issued to Non-Employee Trustees
	The Company issues restricted share units to non-employee Trustees for payment of their annual retainers. The fair value of the share units granted was based on the share price at the date of grant. The share units vest upon the earlier of the day preceding the next annual meeting of shareholders or a change of control. The settlement date for the shares is selected by the non-employee Trustee, and ranges from one year from the grant date to upon termination of service. This expense is amortized by the Company on a straight-line basis over the year of service by the non-employee Trustees. Total expense recognized related to shares issued to non-employee Trustees was $269 thousand, and $122 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Derivative Instruments	'
	Derivative Instruments
	The Company has acquired certain derivative instruments to reduce exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and variable interest rates. The Company has established policies and procedures for risk assessment and the approval, reporting and monitoring of derivative financial instrument activities. These derivatives consist of foreign currency forward contracts, cross-currency swaps and interest rate swaps.

	The Company records all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether the Company has elected to designate a derivative in a hedging relationship and apply hedge accounting and whether the hedging relationship has satisfied the criteria necessary to apply hedge accounting. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. Derivatives may also be designated as hedges of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation. Hedge accounting generally provides for the matching of the timing of gain or loss recognition on the hedging instrument with the recognition of the changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk in a fair value hedge or the earnings effect of the hedged forecasted transactions in a cash flow hedge. The Company may enter into derivative contracts that are intended to economically hedge certain of its risk, even though hedge accounting does not apply or the Company elects not to apply hedge accounting.

	The Company has made an accounting policy election to measure the credit risk of its derivative financial instruments that are subject to master netting agreements on a net basis by counterparty portfolio.
Reclassifications	'
	Reclassifications
	Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentation for asset groups that qualify for presentation as discontinued operations.

Rental_Properties_Tables

Rental Properties (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Real Estate [Abstract]	'
Summary Of Carrying Amounts Of Rental Properties	'
	The following table summarizes the carrying amounts of rental properties as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):


		March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Buildings and improvements	$	1,937,771		$	1,937,661

	Furniture, fixtures & equipment	27,018			26,676

	Land	547,607			549,457

		2,512,396			2,513,794

	Accumulated depreciation	(422,463		)	(409,643		)
	Total	$	2,089,933		$	2,104,151

	Dep

Accounts_Receivable_Net_Tables

Accounts Receivable, Net (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Accounts Receivable	'
	The following table summarizes the carrying amounts of accounts receivable, net as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):


		March 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Receivable from tenants	$	9,793		$	10,759

	Receivable from non-tenants	99			275

	Receivable from Canada Revenue Agency	808			839

	Straight-line rent receivable	34,413			33,654

	Allowance for doubtful accounts	(3,497		)	(2,989		)
	Total	$	41,616		$	42,538

Investments_In_Direct_Financin1

Investments In Direct Financing Lease (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases [Abstract]	'
Summary Of Carrying Amounts Of Investments In Direct Financing Leases, Net	'
	The following table summarizes the carrying amounts of investment in a direct financing lease, net as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):




		March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Total minimum lease payments receivable	$	625,910		$	633,384

	Estimated unguaranteed residual value of leased assets	214,706			215,207

	Less deferred income (1)	(597,711		)	(606,379		)
	Investment in a direct financing lease, net	$	242,905		$	242,212


	(1) Deferred income is net of $1.7 million of initial direct costs at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
Future Minimum Rentals Receivable	'
	The Company’s direct financing lease has expiration dates ranging from approximately 18 to 21 years. Future minimum rentals receivable on this direct financing lease at March 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):


		Amount
	Year:
	2014	$	18,474

	2015	25,282

	2016	26,040

	2017	26,821

	2018	27,626

	Thereafter	501,667

	Total	$	625,910

Derivative_Instruments_Tables

Derivative Instruments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Summary of Derivative Instruments [Abstract]	'
Summary Of The Effect Of Derivative Instruments On The Consolidated Statements Of Changes In Equity And Income	'
	Below is a summary of the effect of derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of changes in equity and income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

	Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity and Income for the Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2014 and 2013
	(Dollars in thousands)

		Three Months Ended March 31,
	Description	2014			2013
	Interest Rate Swaps
	Amount of Loss Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	$	(613	)	$	(206	)
	Amount of Expense Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) (1)	(449		)	(423		)
	Cross Currency Swaps
	Amount of Gain Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	1,833			291

	Amount of Income (Expense) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) (2)	173			(102		)

	Currency Forward Agreements
	Amount of Gain Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	4,928			1,935

	Amount of Income Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) (2)	—			49

	Total
	Amount of Gain Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	$	6,148		$	2,020

	Amount of Expense Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion)	(276		)	(476		)


	-1	Included in "Interest expense, net" in the accompanying consolidated statements of income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

	-2	Included in "Other income" and “Other expense” in the accompanying consolidated statements of income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Fair_Value_Disclosures_Tables

Fair Value Disclosures (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Assets Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis	'
	The table below presents the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements are classified and by derivative type.
	Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis at
	March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013
	(Dollars in thousands)

	Description	Quoted Prices in		Significant			Significant		Balance at
		Active Markets		Other			Unobservable		end of period
		for Identical		Observable			Inputs (Level 3)
		Assets (Level I)		Inputs (Level 2)
	March 31, 2014:
	Cross-Currency Swaps*	$	—	$	3,391		$	—	$	3,391

	Currency Forward Agreements*	$	—	$	4,621		$	—	$	4,621

	Currency Forward Agreements**	—		(1,066		)	—		(1,066		)

	Interest Rate Swap Agreements**	$	—	$	(4,636	)	$	—	$	(4,636	)

	December 31, 2013:
	Cross-Currency Swaps*	$	—	$	1,730		$	—	$	1,730

	Currency Forward Agreements*	$	—	$	4,353		$	—	$	4,353

	Interest Rate Swap Agreements**	$	—	$	(4,472	)	$	—	$	(4,472	)

	*Included in "Other assets" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
	**Included in "Accounts payable and accrued liabilities" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Non-Recurring Basis	'
	assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share	'
	The following table summarizes the Company’s computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (amounts in thousands except per share information):


		Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
		Income			Shares	Per Share
		(numerator)			(denominator)	Amount
	Basic EPS:
	Income from continuing operations	$	40,142

	Less: preferred dividend requirements	(5,952		)
	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	34,190		52,541	$	0.65

	Income from discontinued operations available to common shareholders	$	3,391		52,541	$	0.07

	Net income available to common shareholders	$	37,581		52,541	$	0.72

	Diluted EPS:
	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	34,190		52,541

	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Share options	—			178

	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	34,190		52,719	$	0.65

	Income from discontinued operations available to common shareholders	$	3,391		52,719	$	0.06

	Net income available to common shareholders	$	37,581		52,719	$	0.71






		Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
		Income			Shares	Per Share
		(numerator)			(denominator)	Amount
	Basic EPS:
	Income from continuing operations	$	40,876

	Less: preferred dividend requirements	(5,952		)
	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	34,924		46,854	$	0.74

	Loss from discontinued operations available to common shareholders	$	330		46,854	$	0.01

	Net income available to common shareholders	$	35,254		46,854	$	0.75

	Diluted EPS:
	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	34,924		46,854

	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Share options	—			193

	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	34,924		47,047	$	0.74

	Loss from discontinued operations available to common shareholders	$	330		47,047	$	0.01

	Net income available to common shareholders	$	35,254		47,047	$	0.75

Equity_Incentive_Plans_Tables

Equity Incentive Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Summary Of Share Option Activity	'
	A summary of the Company’s share option activity and related information is as follows:



		Number of		Option price								Weighted avg.
		shares		per share								exercise price
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	840,665		$	18.18			—		$	65.5	$	40.85

	Exercised	(19,105	)	32.5				—		47.77		40.19

	Granted	172,178		51.64				—		51.64		51.64

	Outstanding at March 31, 2014	993,738		$	18.18			—		$	65.5	$	42.74

Summary Of Outstanding Options	'
	The following table summarizes outstanding options at March 31, 2014:


	Exercise price range	Options		Weighted avg.		Weighted avg.			Aggregate intrinsic
		outstanding		life remaining		exercise price			value (in thousands)
	$ 18.18 - 19.99	201,859		4.9

	20.00 - 29.99	—		0

	30.00 - 39.99	16,060		5.8

	40.00 - 49.99	492,788		5.4

	50.00 - 59.99	189,678		9.4

	60.00 - 65.50	93,353		2.8

		993,738		5.8		$	42.74		$	11,680

Summary Of Exercisable Options	'
	The following table summarizes exercisable options at March 31, 2014:


	Exercise price range	Options		Weighted avg.		Weighted avg.			Aggregate intrinsic
		outstanding		life remaining		exercise price			value (in thousands)
	$ 18.18 - 19.99	201,859		4.9

	20.00 - 29.99	—		0

	30.00 - 39.99	14,810		5.8

	40.00 - 49.99	343,634		4.2

	50.00 - 59.99	10,000		4.1

	60.00 - 65.50	93,353		2.8

		663,656		4.2		$	39.4		$	10,340

Summary Of Nonvested Share Activity	'
	A summary of the Company’s nonvested share activity and related information is as follows:


		Number of		Weighted avg.				Weighted avg.
		shares		grant date				life remaining
				fair value
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	371,864		$	46

	Granted	280,193		51.64

	Vested	(149,324	)	45.26

	Outstanding at March 31, 2014	502,733		$	49.36			1.76

Summary Of Restricted Share Unit Activity	'
	A summary of the Company’s restricted share unit activity and related information is as follows:


		Number of		Weighted				Weighted
		Shares		Average				Average
				Grant Date				Life
				Fair Value				Remaining
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	17,530		$	58.38

	Granted	—		—

	Vested	—		—

	Outstanding at March 31, 2014	17,530		$	58.38			0.11

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Operating Results Relating To Assets Disposed	'
	The operating results relating to discontinued operations are as follows (in thousands):


		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013
	Rental revenue	$	3		$	746

	Total revenue	3			746

	Property operating expense (benefit)	6			(9		)

	Other expense (benefit)	(18		)	67

	Transaction costs (benefit)	(3,376		)	—

	Depreciation and amortization	—			923

	Income (loss) before gain on sale or acquisition of real estate	3,391			(235		)

	Gain on sale of real estate	—			565

	Net income	$	3,391		$	330

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Reportable Operating Segments	'
	. Segment Information

	The Company groups investments into four reportable operating segments: Entertainment, Education, Recreation and Other. The financial information summarized below is presented by reportable operating segment:


	Balance Sheet Data:
			As of March 31, 2014
			Entertainment			Education			Recreation			Other			Corporate/Unallocated			Consolidated
	Total Assets		$	1,913,152		$	576,878		$	579,939		$	211,235		$	57,909		$	3,339,113


			As of December 31, 2013
			Entertainment			Education			Recreation			Other			Corporate/Unallocated			Consolidated
	Total Assets		$	1,921,836		$	542,052		$	553,019		$	210,064		$	45,305		$	3,272,276




	Operating Data:
			Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
			Entertainment			Education			Recreation			Other			Corporate/Unallocated			Consolidated
	Rental revenue		$	56,822		$	5,478		$	3,846		$	285		$	—		$	66,431

	Tenant reimbursements		4,588			—			—			—			—			4,588

	Other income		1			—			—			—			173			174

	Mortgage and other financing income		1,723			8,778			8,066			97			—			18,664

	Total revenue		63,134			14,256			11,912			382			173			89,857


	Property operating expense		6,273			—			—			176			—			6,449

	Other expense		—			—			—			98			—			98

	Total investment expenses		6,273			—			—			274			—			6,547

	Net operating income - before unallocated items		56,861			14,256			11,912			108			173			83,310


	Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Income:
	General and administrative expense																	(7,462		)
	Interest expense, net																	(19,899		)
	Transaction costs																	(196		)
	Depreciation and amortization																	(15,327		)
	Equity in income from joint ventures																	311

	Gain on sale of land																	330

	Income tax expense																	(925		)
	Discontinued operations:
	Income from discontinued operations																	15

	Transaction (costs) benefit																	3,376

	Net income																	43,533

	Preferred dividend requirements																	(5,952		)
	Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties																	$	37,581




		Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
		Entertainment			Education			Recreation			Other			Corporate/Unallocated			Consolidated
Rental revenue		$	54,983		$	3,157		$	1,909		$	339		$	—		$	60,388

Tenant reimbursements		4,744			—			—			—			—			4,744

Other income		23			—			—			1			—			24

Mortgage and other financing income		2,204			7,957			7,555			79			—			17,795

Total revenue		61,954			11,114			9,464			419			—			82,951


Property operating expense		7,135			—			—			(100		)	—			7,035

Other expense		—			—			—			96			53			149

Total investment expenses		7,135			—			—			(4		)	53			7,184

Net operating income (loss) - before unallocated items		54,819			11,114			9,464			423			(53		)	75,767


Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Income:
General and administrative expense																	(6,652		)
Gain on early extinguishment of debt																	4,539

Interest expense, net																	(19,989		)
Transaction costs																	(318		)
Depreciation and amortization																	(12,822		)
Equity in income from joint ventures																	351

Discontinued operations:
Loss from discontinued operations																	(235		)
Gain on sale of real estate																	565

Net income																	41,206

Preferred dividend requirements																	(5,952		)
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties																	$	35,254

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ1

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet	'
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of March 31, 2014

		EPR Properties				Wholly Owned				Non-				Consolidated				Consolidated
		(Issuer)				Subsidiary				Guarantor				Elimination
						Guarantors				Subsidiaries
	Assets
	Rental properties, net	$	—			$	1,472,305			$	617,628			$	—			$	2,089,933

	Land held for development	—				—				202,552				—				202,552

	Property under development	70				132,844				5,672				—				138,586

	Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable	—				464,976				25,864				—				490,840

	Investment in a direct financing lease, net	—				242,905				—				—				242,905

	Investment in joint ventures	—				—				5,586				—				5,586

	Cash and cash equivalents	11,722				2,059				6,625				—				20,406

	Restricted cash	1,100				16,594				1,874				—				19,568

	Deferred financing costs, net	16,703				5,300				775				—				22,778

	Accounts receivable, net	116				24,839				16,661				—				41,616

	Intercompany notes receivable	—				—				175,757				(175,757		)		—

	Investments in subsidiaries	2,909,204				—				—				(2,909,204		)		—

	Other assets	19,454				11,862				33,027				—				64,343

	Total assets	$	2,958,369			$	2,373,684			$	1,092,021			$	(3,084,961	)		$	3,339,113

	Liabilities and Equity
	Liabilities:
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	25,610			$	12,894			$	9,022			$	—			$	47,526

	Dividends payable	21,184				—				—				—				21,184

	Unearned rents and interest	751				22,975				3,555				—				27,281

	Intercompany notes payable	687				—				175,070				(175,757		)		—

	Debt	1,150,000				—				332,608				—				1,482,608

	Total liabilities	1,198,232				35,869				520,255				(175,757		)		1,578,599

	EPR Properties shareholders’ equity	1,760,137				2,337,815				571,389				(2,909,204		)		1,760,137

	Noncontrolling interests	—				—				377				—				377

	Total equity	$	1,760,137			$	2,337,815			$	571,766			$	(2,909,204	)		$	1,760,514

	Total liabilities and equity	$	2,958,369			$	2,373,684			$	1,092,021			$	(3,084,961	)		$	3,339,113


	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of December 31, 2013

		EPR				Wholly Owned				Non-				Consolidated				Consolidated
		Properties				Subsidiary				Guarantor				Elimination
(Issuer)			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
Assets
Rental properties, net	$	—			$	1,474,501			$	629,650			$	—			$	2,104,151

Land held for development	—				—				201,342				—				201,342

Property under development	18				84,397				5,058				—				89,473

Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable	—				460,533				25,804				—				486,337

Investment in a direct financing lease, net	—				242,212				—				—				242,212

Investment in joint ventures	—				—				5,275				—				5,275

Cash and cash equivalents	449				1,826				5,683				—				7,958

Restricted cash	1,150				6,735				1,829				—				9,714

Deferred financing costs, net	17,221				5,439				684				—				23,344

Accounts receivable, net	106				25,158				17,274				—				42,538

Intercompany notes receivable	—				—				175,757				(175,757		)		—

Investments in subsidiaries	2,852,543				—				—				(2,852,543		)		—

Other assets	19,292				11,040				29,600				—				59,932

Total assets	$	2,890,779			$	2,311,841			$	1,097,956			$	(3,028,300	)		$	3,272,276

Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	43,589			$	20,564			$	8,174			$	—			$	72,327

Dividends payable	19,553				—				—				—				19,553

Unearned rents and interest	—				14,295				2,751				—				17,046

Intercompany notes payable	—				—				175,757				(175,757		)		—

Debt	1,140,000				—				335,336				—				1,475,336

Total liabilities	1,203,142				34,859				522,018				(175,757		)		1,584,262

EPR Properties shareholders’ equity	1,687,637				2,276,982				575,561				(2,852,543		)		1,687,637

Noncontrolling interests	—				—				377				—				377

Total equity	$	1,687,637			$	2,276,982			$	575,938			$	(2,852,543	)		$	1,688,014

Total liabilities and equity	$	2,890,779			$	2,311,841			$	1,097,956			$	(3,028,300	)		$	3,272,276


Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Income	'
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014


		EPR Properties				Wholly Owned				Non-				Consolidated				Consolidated
		(Issuer)				Subsidiary				Guarantors				Elimination
						Guarantors				Subsidiaries
	Rental revenue	$	—			$	45,110			$	21,321			$	—			$	66,431

	Tenant reimbursements	—				982				3,606				—				4,588

	Other income	173				—				1				—				174

	Mortgage and other financing income	187				17,796				681				—				18,664

	Intercompany fee income	780				—				—				(780		)		—

	Interest income on intercompany notes receivable	—				—				7,063				(7,063		)		—

	Total revenue	1,140				63,888				32,672				(7,843		)		89,857

	Equity in subsidiaries’ earnings	58,465				—				—				(58,465		)		—

	Property operating expense	(1		)		2,396				4,054				—				6,449

	Intercompany fee expense	—				—				780				(780		)		—

	Other expense	—				—				98				—				98

	General and administrative expense	—				4,911				2,551				—				7,462

	Interest expense, net	15,688				(411		)		4,622				—				19,899

	Interest expense on intercompany notes payable	—				—				7,063				(7,063		)		—

	Transaction costs	—				—				196				—				196

	Depreciation and amortization	275				10,503				4,549				—				15,327

	Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items	43,643				46,489				8,759				(58,465		)		40,426

	Equity in income from joint ventures	—				—				311				—				311

	Gain on sale of land	—				—				330				—				330

	Income before income taxes	43,643				46,489				9,400				(58,465		)		41,067

	Income tax expense	110				—				815				—				925

	Income from continuing operations	$	43,533			$	46,489			$	8,585			$	(58,465	)		$	40,142

	Discontinued operations:
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations	—				(3		)		18				—				15

	Transaction (costs) benefit	—				3,376				—				—				3,376

	Net income	43,533				49,862				8,603				(58,465		)		43,533

	Preferred dividend requirements	(5,952		)		—				—				—				(5,952		)

	Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	$	37,581			$	49,862			$	8,603			$	(58,465	)		$	37,581

	Comprehensive income attributable to EPR Properties	$	41,469			$	50,005			$	6,560			$	(56,565	)		$	41,469


Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013

	EPR				Wholly Owned				Non-				Consolidated				Consolidated
	Properties				Subsidiary				Guarantor				Elimination
	(Issuer)				Guarantors				Subsidiaries
Rental revenue	$	—			$	39,092			$	21,296			$	—			$	60,388

Tenant reimbursements	—				1,014				3,730				—				4,744

Other income	23				—				1				—				24

Mortgage and other financing income	252				16,453				1,090				—				17,795

Intercompany fee income	668				—				—				(668		)		—

Interest income on intercompany notes receivable	4,264				—				93				(4,357		)		—

Total revenue	5,207				56,559				26,210				(5,025		)		82,951

Equity in subsidiaries’ earnings	48,333				—				—				(48,333		)		—

Property operating expense	—				3,496				3,539				—				7,035

Intercompany fee expense	—				—				668				(668		)		—

Other expense	—				—				149				—				149

General and administrative expense	—				4,499				2,153				—				6,652

Gain on early extinguishment of debt	—				(4,539		)		—				—				(4,539		)

Interest expense, net	11,927				1,761				6,301				—				19,989

Interest expense on intercompany notes payable	—				—				4,357				(4,357		)		—

Transaction costs	318				—				—				—				318

Depreciation and amortization	272				7,821				4,729				—				12,822

Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items	41,023				43,521				4,314				(48,333		)		40,525

Equity in income from joint ventures	183				—				168				—				351

Income from continuing operations	$	41,206			$	43,521			$	4,482			$	(48,333	)		$	40,876

Discontinued operations:
Loss from discontinued operations	—				(21		)		(214		)		—				(235		)

Gain on sale of real estate	—				—				565				—				565

Net income attributable to EPR Properties	41,206				43,500				4,833				(48,333		)		41,206

Preferred dividend requirements	(5,952		)		—				—				—				(5,952		)

Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	$	35,254			$	43,500			$	4,833			$	(48,333	)		$	35,254

Comprehensive income attributable to EPR Properties	$	40,698			$	43,583			$	4,025			$	(47,608	)		$	40,698










Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows	'
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

		EPR					Wholly Owned				Non-Guarantor				Consolidated
		Properties					Subsidiary				Subsidiaries
		(Issuer)					Guarantors
	Intercompany fee income (expense)	$	780				$	—			$	(780	)		$	—

	Interest income (expense) on intercompany receivable/payable	—					—				—				—

	Net cash provided (used) by other operating activities	(26,440		)			56,819				11,027				41,406

	Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	(25,660		)			56,819				10,247				41,406

	Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	—					77				47				124

	Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	(25,660		)			56,896				10,294				41,530

	Investing activities:

	Acquisition of rental properties and other assets	(67		)			(11,899		)		(298		)		(12,264		)
	Proceeds from sale of real estate	—					—				915				915

	Proceed from settlement of derivative	—			—		—				5,725				5,725

	Investment in mortgage notes receivable	—					(4,497		)		25				(4,472		)

	Proceeds from mortgage note receivable paydown	—					76				—				76

	Investment in promissory notes receivable	—					(721		)		(1,486		)		(2,207		)

	Additions to property under development	(52		)			(48,689		)		(1,880		)		(50,621		)
	Investment in (repayment of) intercompany notes payable	—					—				—				—

	Advances to subsidiaries, net	74					9,288				(9,362		)		—

	Net cash used by investing activities	(45		)			(56,442		)		(6,361		)		(62,848		)
	Financing activities:
	Proceeds from long-term debt facilities	10,000					37,000				—				47,000

	Principal payments on long-term debt	—					(37,000		)		(2,728		)		(39,728		)

	Deferred financing fees paid	(50		)			(240		)		(159		)		(449		)
	Net proceeds from issuance of common shares	79,579					—				—				79,579

	Impact of stock option exercises, net	(21		)			—				—				(21		)

	Purchase of common shares for treasury	(2,892		)			—				—				(2,892		)

	Dividends paid to shareholders	(49,638		)			—				—				(49,638		)

	Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	36,978					(240		)		(2,887		)		33,851

	Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	—					19				(104		)		(85		)

	Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	11,273					233				942				12,448

	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	449					1,826				5,683				7,958

	Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	$	11,722				$	2,059			$	6,625			$	20,406


	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013

	EPR				Wholly Owned				Non-Guarantor				Consolidated
	Properties				Subsidiary				Subsidiaries
	(Issuer)				Guarantors
Intercompany fee income (expense)	$	668			$	—			$	(668	)		$	—

Interest income (expense) on intercompany receivable/payable	4,264				—				(4,264		)		—

Net cash provided (used) by other operating activities	(20,915		)		47,786				11,640				38,511

Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	(15,983		)		47,786				6,708				38,511

Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of discontinued operations	—				(31		)		1,692				1,661

Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	(15,983		)		47,755				8,400				40,172

Investing activities:

Acquisition of rental properties and other assets	(123		)		(7,918		)		(133		)		(8,174		)
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	(433		)		—				—				(433		)

Investment in mortgage note receivable	—				(11,504		)		(1,265		)		(12,769		)

Additions to property under development	—				(16,272		)		(1,447		)		(17,719		)

Investment in (repayment of) intercompany notes payable	(1,471		)		—				1,471				—

Advances to subsidiaries, net	50,845				(22,395		)		(28,450		)		—

Net cash provided (used) by investing activities of continuing operations	48,818				(58,089		)		(29,824		)		(39,095		)

Net proceeds from sale of real estate from discontinued operations	—				—				24,146				24,146

Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	48,818				(58,089		)		(5,678		)		(14,949		)

Financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt facilities	15,000				55,000				—				70,000

Principal payments on long-term debt	—				(45,080		)		(3,870		)		(48,950		)

Deferred financing fees paid	(48		)		(1		)		(18		)		(67		)
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares	84				—				—				84

Impact of stock option exercises, net	(692		)		—				—				(692		)

Purchase of common shares for treasury	(3,245		)		—				—				(3,245		)

Dividends paid to shareholders	(41,146		)		—				—				(41,146		)

Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	(30,047		)		9,919				(3,888		)		(24,016		)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	—				—				(108		)		(108		)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	2,788				(415		)		(1,274		)		1,099

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	1,531				832				8,301				10,664

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	$	4,319			$	417			$	7,027			$	11,763

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Operating Segments	'	'	'
Number of Reportable Operating Segments	4	'	'
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]	'	'	'
Percentage rents	$300,000	$400,000	'
Concentrations of Risk [Abstract]	'	'	'
Rental revenue	66,431,000	60,388,000	'
Total assets	3,339,113,000	'	3,272,276,000
Total liabilities	1,578,599,000	'	1,584,262,000
Total stockholders' equity	1,760,137,000	'	1,687,637,000
Net income attributable to EPR Properties	43,533,000	41,206,000	'
Total revenue	89,857,000	82,951,000	'
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'	'	'
Share based compensation	2,328,000	1,548,000	'
Share based compensation, future vesting period minimum (in years)	'4 years	'	'
Range of settlement date for shares for non-employee trustee from grant date, minimum (in years)	'1 year	'	'
Share based compensation expense related to employees and trustees	3,800,000	'	'
Gain (Loss) on Contract Termination	100,000	0	'
American Multi-Cinema, Inc. [Member]	'	'	'
Concentrations of Risk [Abstract]	'	'	'
Percent of megaplex theatre rental leased by AMC	29.00%	'	'
Rental revenue	21,700,000	21,600,000	'
Percentage of lease revenue in total revenue	24.00%	26.00%	'
ONTARIO \| Entertainment Retail Center Properties [Member]	'	'	'
Concentrations of Risk [Abstract]	'	'	'
Number of real estate properties (in properties)	4	'	'
ONTARIO \| Four Entertainment Retail Centers [Member]	'	'	'
Concentrations of Risk [Abstract]	'	'	'
Percentage of lease revenue in total revenue	11.00%	13.00%	'
Total revenue	10,200,000	10,700,000	'
Net assets of wholly owned subsidiaries	219,900,000	'	227,200,000
Wholly owned subsidiaries percentage in net assets	12.00%	'	13.00%
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'	'	'
Share based compensation, future vesting period minimum (in years)	'3 years	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'	'	'
Share based compensation, future vesting period minimum (in years)	'4 years	'	'
Building [Member]	'	'	'
Rental Properties [Abstract]	'	'	'
Estimated useful live of buildings (in years)	'40 years	'	'
Furniture, fixtures & equipment [Member] \| Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Rental Properties [Abstract]	'	'	'
Estimated useful live of buildings (in years)	'3 years	'	'
Furniture, fixtures & equipment [Member] \| Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Rental Properties [Abstract]	'	'	'
Estimated useful live of buildings (in years)	'25 years	'	'
Share Options [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'	'	'
Share based compensation, future vesting period minimum (in years)	'4 years	'	'
Stock-option expense	363,000	222,000	'
Restricted Stock [Member] \| Employee [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'	'	'
Share based compensation expense related to employees and trustees	1,700,000	1,200,000	'
Restricted Stock [Member] \| Minimum [Member] \| Employee [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'	'	'
Share based compensation, future vesting period minimum (in years)	'3 years	'	'
Restricted Stock [Member] \| Maximum [Member] \| Employee [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'	'	'
Share based compensation, future vesting period minimum (in years)	'4 years	'	'
Restricted Share Units [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'	'	'
Range of settlement date for shares for non-employee trustee from grant date, minimum (in years)	'1 year	'	'
Restricted Share Units [Member] \| Non-Employee Trustees [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'	'	'
Share based compensation expense related to employees and trustees	$269,000	$122,000	'

Rental_Properties_Summary_Of_C

Rental Properties (Summary Of Carrying Amounts Of Rental Properties) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]	'	'	'
Carrying amounts of rental properties	$2,512,396,000	'	$2,513,794,000
Accumulated depreciation	-422,463,000	'	-409,643,000
Total	2,089,933,000	'	2,104,151,000
Depreciation expense on rental properties	14,500,000	12,000,000	'
Building and improvements [Member]	'	'	'
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]	'	'	'
Carrying amounts of rental properties	1,937,771,000	'	1,937,661,000
Furniture, fixtures & equipment [Member]	'	'	'
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]	'	'	'
Carrying amounts of rental properties	27,018,000	'	26,676,000
Land [Member]	'	'	'
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]	'	'	'
Carrying amounts of rental properties	$547,607,000	'	$549,457,000

Investments_and_Dispositions_D

Investments and Dispositions (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
	segment	properties
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets	$68.50	'
number of properties sold	'	5
Number of Reportable Operating Segments	4	'
Entertainment Reportable Operating Segment [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets	10.3	'
Education Reportable Operating Segment [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets	36.3	'
Recreation Reportable Operating Segment [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets	20.7	'
Other Reportable Operating Segment [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets	$1.20	'
Theatre Properties [Member] \| Entertainment Reportable Operating Segment [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'
number of development properties	4	'
Theatre Redevelopment Properties [Member] \| Entertainment Reportable Operating Segment [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'
number of development properties	2	'
family entertainment center [Member] \| Entertainment Reportable Operating Segment [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'
number of development properties	2	'
Public Charter School Property Member \| Education Reportable Operating Segment [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'
number of development properties	14	'
Private School Property [Member] \| Education Reportable Operating Segment [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'
number of development properties	3	'
early childhood education center [Member] \| Education Reportable Operating Segment [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Number of properties acquired (in properties)	1	'
number of development properties	6	'
TopGolf [Member] \| Recreation Reportable Operating Segment [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'
number of development properties	9	'

Accounts_Receivable_Net_Schedu

Accounts Receivable, Net (Schedule Of Accounts Receivable) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Straight-line rent receivable	$34,413	$33,654
Allowance for doubtful accounts	-3,497	-2,989
Total	41,616	42,538
Tenants [Member]	'	'
Carrying amounts of accounts receivable	9,793	10,759
Non-Tenants [Member]	'	'
Carrying amounts of accounts receivable	99	275
Canada Revenue Agency [Member]	'	'
Carrying amounts of accounts receivable	$808	$839

Investments_In_Direct_Financin2

Investments In Direct Financing Lease (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended				0 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Apr. 21, 2014	Apr. 02, 2014
		properties		Minimum [Member]	Maximum [Member]	Imagine Schools [Member]	Imagine Schools [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]
				years	years	properties	properties		properties
Length of lease (in years)	'	'	'	18	21	'	'	'	'
number of properties sold	'	5	'	'	'	'	'	'	4
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases, Initial Direct Costs	$1,700,000	'	$1,700,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of public charter school properties (in properties)	'	'	'	'	'	27	27,000	'	'
Allowance for lease losses	0	'	0	'	'	'	'	'	'
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets	68,500,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	117,700,000	'
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$46,100,000

Investments_In_Direct_Financin3

Investments In Direct Financing Lease (Summary Of Carrying Amounts Of Investment In Direct Financing Lease, Net) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases [Abstract]	'		'
Total minimum lease payments receivable	$625,910,000		$633,384,000
Estimated unguaranteed residual value of leased assets	214,706,000		215,207,000
Less deferred income	-597,711,000	[1]	-606,379,000	[1]
Investment in a direct financing lease, net	242,905,000		242,212,000
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases, Initial Direct Costs	$1,700,000		$1,700,000

[1]	Deferred income is net of $1.7 million of initial direct costs at MarchÂ 31, 2014 and DecemberÂ 31, 2013

Investments_In_Direct_Financin4

Investments In Direct Financing Lease (Future Minimum Rentals Receivable) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases [Abstract]	'	'
2014	$18,474	'
2015	25,282	'
2016	26,040	'
2017	26,821	'
2018	27,626	'
Thereafter	501,667	'
Total	$625,910	$633,384

Debt_and_Capital_Markets_Sched

Debt and Capital Markets (Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 26, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 26, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Term loan payable, due July 23, 2018 [Member]	Term loan payable, due July 23, 2018 [Member]	Line of Credit [Member]	Line of Credit [Member]	Line of Credit [Member]	direct share purchase plan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Gain on early extinguishment of debt	$0	$4,539,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity	'	'	'	275,000,000	265,000,000	'	535,000,000	475,000,000	'
Debt	1,482,608,000	'	1,475,336,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	'	'	'	'	'	0	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	'	'	'	'	'	535,000,000	'	'	'
Common Shares, shares issued	55,227,234	'	53,361,261	'	'	'	'	'	1,563,709
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares	$79,579,000	$84,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	$79,500,000

Variable_Interest_Entities_Nar

Variable Interest Entities (Narrative) (Details) (SVVI [Member], USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014
SVVI [Member]	'
Investment in unconsolidated VIE	$183.50
Unconsolidated investment maximum exposure to loss	$183.50

Derivative_Instruments_Narrati

Derivative Instruments (Narrative) (Details)

3 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Sep. 06, 2013

Jan. 05, 2012

Mar. 31, 2014

Feb. 28, 2014

USD ($)

Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

Interest Rate Swap [Member]

Interest Rate Risk [Member]

Cross Currency Swaps [Member]

Cross Currency Swaps 2018 [Member]

Currency Forward Agreements [Member]

Currency Forward Agreements 2018 [Member]

USD ($)

CAD

USD ($)

CAD

USD ($)

Net Investment Hedging [Member]

swap_agreements

USD ($)

CAD

properties

credit risk related contingent features default on debt amount

$25,000,000

Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability

5,700,000

4,500,000

8,000,000

Derivative Asset

2,300,000

1,600,000

Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset

8,000,000

6,100,000

5,700,000

Number of entered into interest rate swap agreements (in interest rate swaps)

Amount of hedged term loan

240,000,000

Derivative fixed interest rate

2.38%

2.51%

Number of Canadian properties exposed to foreign currency exchange risk (in properties)

Derivative, Notional Amount

240,000,000

98,100,000

100,000,000

94,300,000

100,000,000

88,100,000

Net exchange rate, CAD to US dollar

1.05

1.06

1.13

Estimated amount to be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to other expense in the next twelve months

700,000

1,800,000

Fair value of derivatives in a liability position

5,700,000

Assets needed to settle obligations under the agreements

6,000,000

Proceeds from settlement of derivative

($5,725,000)

Derivative_Instruments_Summary

Derivative Instruments (Summary Of The Effect Of Derivative Instruments On The Consolidated Statements Of Changes In Equity And Income) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	$6,148		$2,020
Amount of Income (Expense) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion)	-276		-476
Interest Rate Swap [Member]	'		'
Amount of Income (Expense) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion)	-449	[1]	-423	[1]
Cross Currency Swaps [Member]	'		'
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	1,833		291
Amount of Income (Expense) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion)	173	[2]	-102	[2]
Currency Forward Agreements [Member]	'		'
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	4,928		1,935
Amount of Income (Expense) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion)	0	[2]	49	[2]
Interest Expense [Member] \| Interest Rate Swap [Member]	'		'
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	($613)		($206)

[1]	Included in "Interest expense, net" in the accompanying consolidated statements of income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.
[2]	Included in "Other income" and â€œOther expenseâ€ in the accompanying consolidated statements of income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Fair_Value_Disclosures_Assets_

Fair Value Disclosures (Assets and Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	($5,700)		($4,500)
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	8,000		6,100
Cross Currency Swaps [Member]	'		'
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	-8,000		'
Currency Forward Agreements [Member]	'		'
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	5,700		'
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] \| Cross Currency Swaps [Member]	'		'
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	3,391	[1]	1,730	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] \| Cross Currency Swaps [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'		'
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	3,391	[1]	1,730	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] \| Currency Forward Agreements [Member]	'		'
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	-1,066	[2]	'
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	4,621	[1]	4,353	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] \| Currency Forward Agreements [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'		'
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	-1,066	[2]	'
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	4,621	[1]	4,353	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] \| Interest Rate Swap [Member]	'		'
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	-4,636	[2]	-4,472	[2]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] \| Interest Rate Swap [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'		'
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	($4,636)	[2]	($4,472)	[2]

[1]	Included in "Other assets" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
[2]	Included in "Accounts payable and accrued liabilities" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

Fair_Value_Disclosures_Narrati

Fair Value Disclosures (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Fair Value Disclosures (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable	$490,840,000	$486,337,000
Investment in a direct financing lease, net	242,905,000	242,212,000
Finance lease investment weighted average interest rate	12.01%	'
Minimum interest on investments in direct finance lease	11.74%	'
Maximum interest on investments in direct finance lease	12.38%	'
Debt	1,482,608,000	1,475,336,000
Fixed Rate Mortgage Notes Receivable [Member]	'	'
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable	490,800,000	486,300,000
Weighted average interest rate of mortgage notes receivable	9.08%	9.05%
Receivable interest rate minimum	5.50%	5.50%
Receivable interest rate maximum	11.31%	11.31%
Weighted market rate used for determining future cash flow for notes receivable	10.14%	10.12%
Fair value of notes receivable	470,500,000	465,200,000
Variable Rate Debt [Member]	'	'
Debt	300,000,000	290,000,000
Long-term debt, weighted average interest rate	1.61%	1.62%
Variable Rate Converted to Fixed Rate [Member]	'	'
Debt	240,000,000	240,000,000
Fixed Rate Debt [Member]	'	'
Debt	1,180,000,000	1,190,000,000
Long-term debt, weighted average interest rate	6.10%	6.10%
Weighted market rate for determining fair value of debt	4.03%	4.85%
Fair value of debt	1,290,000,000	'
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	'	$1,240,000,000
Minimum [Member] \| Fixed Rate Mortgage Notes Receivable [Member]	'	'
market rate used as discount factor to determine fair value of notes	9.00%	9.00%
Minimum [Member] \| Fixed Rate Debt [Member]	'	'
market rate used as discount factor to determine fair value of debt	2.13%	2.63%
Maximum [Member] \| Fixed Rate Mortgage Notes Receivable [Member]	'	'
market rate used as discount factor to determine fair value of notes	11.31%	11.31%
Maximum [Member] \| Fixed Rate Debt [Member]	'	'
market rate used as discount factor to determine fair value of debt	4.77%	5.56%

Earnings_Per_Share_Computation

Earnings Per Share (Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Basic EPS:	'	'
Income from continuing operations	$40,142	$40,876
Less: preferred dividend requirements	-5,952	-5,952
Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	34,190	34,924
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic	52,541	46,854
Income from continuing operations, per basic share (in dollars per share)	$0.65	$0.74
Income from discontinued operations available to common shareholders	3,391	330
Income from discontinued operations, per basic share (in dollars per share)	$0.07	$0.01
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	37,581	35,254
Earnings per share, basic (in dollars per share)	$0.72	$0.75
Diluted EPS:	'	'
Share options (in shares)	178	193
Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders, diluted	34,190	34,924
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted	52,719	47,047
Income from continuing operations, per diluted share (in dollars per share)	$0.65	$0.74
Net Income Loss From Discontinuing Operation Available To Common Stockholders Diluted	3,391	330
Income from discontinued operations, per diluted share (in dollars per share)	$0.06	$0.01
Net income available to common shareholders, diluted	$37,581	$35,254
Earnings per share, diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.71	$0.75

Earnings_Per_Share_Narrative_D

Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Anitidlutive securities exluded from computation of earnings per share [Line Items]	'	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	45.2	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	65.5	'
Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Share [Member]	'	'
Anitidlutive securities exluded from computation of earnings per share [Line Items]	'	'
Common shares upon conversion of convertible preferred shares	1,900	1,900
Preferred share dividend percentage	5.75%	5.75%
Series E Cumulative Convertible Preferred Share [Member]	'	'
Anitidlutive securities exluded from computation of earnings per share [Line Items]	'	'
Common shares upon conversion of convertible preferred shares	1,600	1,600
Preferred share dividend percentage	9.00%	9.00%
Share Options [Member]	'	'
Anitidlutive securities exluded from computation of earnings per share [Line Items]	'	'
Common shares upon conversion of convertible preferred shares	417	358

Equity_Incentive_Plans_Summary

Equity Incentive Plans (Summary Of Share Option Activity) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

9-May-07

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Share Options [Member]

2007 Equity Incentive Plan [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Common shares, options to purchase common shares and restricted share units, expected to granted (in shares)

3,650,000

Number of shares available for grant (in shares)

1,327,871

Maximum term of options granted (in years)

'10 years

Share based compensation, future vesting period minimum (in years)

'4 years

'3 years

'4 years

Exercisable rate for employees options, per year

25.00%

Length of period subsequent to grant date options not exercisable for non-employee trustees (in years)

'1 year

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]

Number of Shares, Outstanding at Beginning of Period

840,665

Number of Shares, Exercised

-19,105

Number of Shares, Granted

172,178

Number of Shares, Outstanding at End of Period

993,738

Option Price Per Share, Outstanding at Beginning of Period

$18.18

$65.50

Option Price Per Share, Exercised

$32.50

$47.77

Option Price Per Share, Granted

$51.64

Option Price Per Share, Outstanding at End of Period

$18.18

$65.50

Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at Beginning of Period

$42.74

$40.85

Average Exercise Price, Exercised

$40.19

Average Exercise Price, Granted

$51.64

Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at End of Period

$42.74

$40.85

Weighted average fair value of options granted

$13.87

$12.05

Intrinsic value of stock options exercised

$300,000

$1,900,000

Repurchase of treasury stock (in shares)

14,762

Repurchase of treasury stock, value

800,000

Share based compensation expenses recognized in future periods

3,800,000

Stock-option expense

$363,000

$222,000

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Minimum

2.20%

1.00%

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate

6.40%

6.60%

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate

50.30%

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Minimum

50.70%

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Forfeiture Rate

0.23%

0.28%

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term

'6 years

Equity_Incentive_Plans_Summary1

Equity Incentive Plans (Summary Of Outstanding Options) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$45.20	'
Exercise price range, upper limit	$65.50	'
Options outstanding (in shares)	993,738	840,665
Weighted avg. life remaining (in years)	'5 years 9 months	'
Weighted avg. exercise price	$42.74	$40.85
Aggregate intrinsic value	$11,680	'
$18.18 - 19.99 [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$18.18	'
Exercise price range, upper limit	$19.99	'
Options outstanding (in shares)	201,859	'
Weighted avg. life remaining (in years)	'4 years 11 months	'
20.00 - 29.99 [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$20	'
Exercise price range, upper limit	$29.99	'
Options outstanding (in shares)	0	'
Weighted avg. life remaining (in years)	'0 years	'
30.00 - 39.99 [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$30	'
Exercise price range, upper limit	$39.99	'
Options outstanding (in shares)	16,060	'
Weighted avg. life remaining (in years)	'5 years 9 months	'
40.00 - 49.99 [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$40	'
Exercise price range, upper limit	$49.99	'
Options outstanding (in shares)	492,788	'
Weighted avg. life remaining (in years)	'5 years 5 months	'
50.00 - 59.99 [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$50	'
Exercise price range, upper limit	$59.99	'
Options outstanding (in shares)	189,678	'
Weighted avg. life remaining (in years)	'9 years 5 months	'
60.00 - 65.50 [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$60	'
Exercise price range, upper limit	$65.50	'
Options outstanding (in shares)	93,353	'
Weighted avg. life remaining (in years)	'2 years 9 months	'

Equity_Incentive_Plans_Summary2

Equity Incentive Plans (Summary Of Exercisable Options) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$45.20
Exercise price range, upper limit	$65.50
Options outstanding (in shares)	663,656
Weighted avg. life remaining (in years)	'4 years 2 months
Weighted avg. exercise price	$39.40
Aggregate intrinsic value	$10,340
$18.18 - 19.99 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$18.18
Exercise price range, upper limit	$19.99
Options outstanding (in shares)	201,859
Weighted avg. life remaining (in years)	'4 years 11 months
20.00 - 29.99 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$20
Exercise price range, upper limit	$29.99
Options outstanding (in shares)	0
Weighted avg. life remaining (in years)	'0 years
30.00 - 39.99 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$30
Exercise price range, upper limit	$39.99
Options outstanding (in shares)	14,810
Weighted avg. life remaining (in years)	'5 years 10 months
40.00 - 49.99 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$40
Exercise price range, upper limit	$49.99
Options outstanding (in shares)	343,634
Weighted avg. life remaining (in years)	'4 years 2 months
50.00 - 59.99 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$50
Exercise price range, upper limit	$59.99
Options outstanding (in shares)	10,000
Weighted avg. life remaining (in years)	'4 years 1 month
60.00 - 65.50 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$60
Exercise price range, upper limit	$65.50
Options outstanding (in shares)	93,353
Weighted avg. life remaining (in years)	'2 years 9 months

Equity_Incentive_Plans_Summary3

Equity Incentive Plans (Summary Of Nonvested Share Activity) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]	'	'
Number of Shares, Outstanding at December 31, 2012	371,864	'
Number of Shares, Vested	-149,324	'
Number of Shares, Outstanding at March 31, 2013	502,733	'
Number of Shares, Granted	280,193	'
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding at December 31, 2012	$46	'
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	$51.64	'
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested	$45.26	'
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding at March 31, 2013	$49.36	'
Weighted Average Life Remaining, Outstanding at March 31, 2013 (in years)	'1 year 9 months 5 days	'
Share based compensation, future vesting period minimum (in years)	'4 years	'
Fair value of non-vested shares	$7.30	$6.70
Unamortized share-based compensation expense	$17.50	'

Equity_Incentive_Plans_Summary4

Equity Incentive Plans (Summary Of Restricted Share Unit Activity) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]	'
Number of Shares, Outstanding at December 31, 2012	371,864
Number of Shares, Granted	280,193
Number of Shares, Vested	-149,324
Number of Shares, Outstanding at March 31, 2013	502,733
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding at December 31, 2012	$46
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	$51.64
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested	$45.26
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding at March 31, 2013	$49.36
Weighted Average Life Remaining, Outstanding at March 31, 2013 (in years)	'1 year 9 months 5 days
Range of settlement date for shares for non-employee trustee from grant date, minimum (in years)	'1 year
Unamortized share-based compensation expense	$17,500
Restricted Share Units [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]	'
Number of Shares, Outstanding at December 31, 2012	17,530
Number of Shares, Granted	0
Number of Shares, Vested	0
Number of Shares, Outstanding at March 31, 2013	17,530
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding at December 31, 2012	$58.38
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	$0
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested	$0
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding at March 31, 2013	$58.38
Weighted Average Life Remaining, Outstanding at March 31, 2013 (in years)	'1 month 10 days
Range of settlement date for shares for non-employee trustee from grant date, minimum (in years)	'1 year
Unamortized share-based compensation expense	$90

Discontinued_Operations_Operat

Discontinued Operations (Operating Results Relating To Assets Disposed) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
	Mar. 31, 2014	properties
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'
number of properties sold	'	5
Rental revenue	$3	$746
Total revenue	3	746
Property operating expense	6	-9
Other expense	-18	67
Transaction (costs) benefit	3,376	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	923
Loss before gain on sale or acquisition of real estate	3,391	-235
Gain on sale of real estate	0	565
Net income	$3,391	$330

Other_Commitments_And_Continge1

Other Commitments And Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
	mortgagenotes
Number of Mortgage Notes Receivable (in mortgage notes)	14
Mortgage notes receivable with commitments	$227,000,000
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted	20,400,000
Theatre Properties [Member]	'
Development projects in process (in projects)	13
Commitment to fund project development	62,600,000
recreationproperties [Member]	'
Development projects in process (in projects)	8
Commitment to fund project development	71,900,000
Public Charter School Property Member	'
Development projects in process (in projects)	16
Commitment to fund project development	174,600,000
Louisiana Theatre Properties [Member]	'
Development projects in process (in projects)	2
Economic development revenue bond term	'30 years
Deferred assets related to guarantee	8,600,000
Deferred liabilities related to guarantee	8,600,000
Loss contingency	0
Sullivan County Planned Casino and Resort [Member]	'
Loss contingency damages sought, value	1,500,000,000
Concord Resort [Member]	'
Loss contingency damages sought, value	$500,000,000
Minimum [Member] \| Louisiana Theatre Properties [Member]	'
Economic development revenue bond annual fees percentage	2.88%
Maximum [Member] \| Louisiana Theatre Properties [Member]	'
Economic development revenue bond annual fees percentage	4.00%

Segment_Information_Balance_Sh

Segment Information Balance Sheet Data (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
	segment	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Number of Reportable Operating Segments	4	'
Total Assets	$3,339,113	$3,272,276
Entertainment Reportable Operating Segment [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Total Assets	1,913,152	1,921,836
Education Reportable Operating Segment [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Total Assets	576,878	542,052
Recreation Reportable Operating Segment [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Total Assets	579,939	553,019
Other Reportable Operating Segment [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Total Assets	211,235	210,064
Corporate / Unallocated	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Total Assets	$57,909	$45,305

Segment_Information_Operating_

Segment Information Operating Data (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Rental revenue	$66,431	$60,388
Tenant reimbursements	4,588	4,744
Other income	174	24
Mortgage and other financing income	18,664	17,795
Total revenue	89,857	82,951
Property operating expense	6,449	7,035
Other expense	98	149
Total investment expenses	6,547	7,184
Net Operating Income - Before Unallocated Items	83,310	75,767
Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Income:	'	'
General and administrative expense	-7,462	-6,652
Gain on early extinguishment of debt	0	4,539
Interest expense, net	-19,899	-19,989
Transaction costs	-196	-318
Depreciation and amortization	-15,327	-12,822
Equity in income from joint ventures	311	351
Gain on sale of land	330	0
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	-925	0
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	-15	235
Gain on sale of real estate	0	565
Net income	43,533	41,206
Preferred dividend requirements	-5,952	-5,952
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	37,581	35,254
Entertainment Reportable Operating Segment [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Rental revenue	56,822	54,983
Tenant reimbursements	4,588	4,744
Other income	1	23
Mortgage and other financing income	1,723	2,204
Total revenue	63,134	61,954
Property operating expense	6,273	7,135
Other expense	0	0
Total investment expenses	6,273	7,135
Net Operating Income - Before Unallocated Items	56,861	54,819
Education Reportable Operating Segment [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Rental revenue	5,478	3,157
Tenant reimbursements	0	0
Other income	0	0
Mortgage and other financing income	8,778	7,957
Total revenue	14,256	11,114
Property operating expense	0	0
Other expense	0	0
Total investment expenses	0	0
Net Operating Income - Before Unallocated Items	14,256	11,114
Recreation Reportable Operating Segment [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Rental revenue	3,846	1,909
Tenant reimbursements	0	0
Other income	0	0
Mortgage and other financing income	8,066	7,555
Total revenue	11,912	9,464
Property operating expense	0	0
Other expense	0	0
Total investment expenses	0	0
Net Operating Income - Before Unallocated Items	11,912	9,464
Other Reportable Operating Segment [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Rental revenue	285	339
Tenant reimbursements	0	0
Other income	0	1
Mortgage and other financing income	97	79
Total revenue	382	419
Property operating expense	176	-100
Other expense	98	96
Total investment expenses	274	-4
Net Operating Income - Before Unallocated Items	108	423
Corporate / Unallocated	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Rental revenue	0	0
Tenant reimbursements	0	0
Other income	173	0
Mortgage and other financing income	0	0
Total revenue	173	0
Property operating expense	0	0
Other expense	0	53
Total investment expenses	0	53
Net Operating Income - Before Unallocated Items	$173	($53)

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ2

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Rental properties, net	$2,089,933	$2,104,151	'	'
Land held for development	202,552	201,342	'	'
Property under development	138,586	89,473	'	'
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable	490,840	486,337	'	'
Investment in a direct financing lease, net	242,905	242,212	'	'
Investment in joint ventures	5,586	5,275	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	20,406	7,958	11,763	10,664
Restricted cash	19,568	9,714	'	'
Deferred financing costs, net	22,778	23,344	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	41,616	42,538	'	'
Intercompany notes receivable	0	0	'	'
Investments in subsidiaries	0	0	'	'
Other assets	64,343	59,932	'	'
Total assets	3,339,113	3,272,276	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	47,526	72,327	'	'
Dividends payable	21,184	19,553	'	'
Unearned rents and interest	27,281	17,046	'	'
Intercompany notes payable	0	0	'	'
Debt	1,482,608	1,475,336	'	'
Total liabilities	1,578,599	1,584,262	'	'
EPR Properties shareholdersâ€™ equity	1,760,137	1,687,637	'	'
Noncontrolling interests	377	377	'	'
Equity	1,760,514	1,688,014	'	'
Total liabilities and equity	3,339,113	3,272,276	'	'
EPR Properties (Issuer) [Member]	'	'	'	'
Rental properties, net	0	0	'	'
Land held for development	0	0	'	'
Property under development	70	18	'	'
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable	0	0	'	'
Investment in a direct financing lease, net	0	0	'	'
Investment in joint ventures	0	0	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	11,722	449	4,319	1,531
Restricted cash	1,100	1,150	'	'
Deferred financing costs, net	16,703	17,221	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	116	106	'	'
Intercompany notes receivable	0	0	'	'
Investments in subsidiaries	2,909,204	2,852,543	'	'
Other assets	19,454	19,292	'	'
Total assets	2,958,369	2,890,779	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	25,610	43,589	'	'
Dividends payable	21,184	19,553	'	'
Unearned rents and interest	751	0	'	'
Intercompany notes payable	687	0	'	'
Debt	1,150,000	1,140,000	'	'
Total liabilities	1,198,232	1,203,142	'	'
EPR Properties shareholdersâ€™ equity	1,760,137	1,687,637	'	'
Noncontrolling interests	0	0	'	'
Equity	1,760,137	1,687,637	'	'
Total liabilities and equity	2,958,369	2,890,779	'	'
Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Guarantors [Member]	'	'	'	'
Rental properties, net	1,472,305	1,474,501	'	'
Land held for development	0	0	'	'
Property under development	132,844	84,397	'	'
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable	464,976	460,533	'	'
Investment in a direct financing lease, net	242,905	242,212	'	'
Investment in joint ventures	0	0	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	2,059	1,826	417	832
Restricted cash	16,594	6,735	'	'
Deferred financing costs, net	5,300	5,439	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	24,839	25,158	'	'
Intercompany notes receivable	0	0	'	'
Investments in subsidiaries	0	0	'	'
Other assets	11,862	11,040	'	'
Total assets	2,373,684	2,311,841	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	12,894	20,564	'	'
Dividends payable	0	0	'	'
Unearned rents and interest	22,975	14,295	'	'
Intercompany notes payable	0	0	'	'
Debt	0	0	'	'
Total liabilities	35,869	34,859	'	'
EPR Properties shareholdersâ€™ equity	2,337,815	2,276,982	'	'
Noncontrolling interests	0	0	'	'
Equity	2,337,815	2,276,982	'	'
Total liabilities and equity	2,373,684	2,311,841	'	'
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Rental properties, net	617,628	629,650	'	'
Land held for development	202,552	201,342	'	'
Property under development	5,672	5,058	'	'
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable	25,864	25,804	'	'
Investment in a direct financing lease, net	0	0	'	'
Investment in joint ventures	5,586	5,275	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	6,625	5,683	7,027	8,301
Restricted cash	1,874	1,829	'	'
Deferred financing costs, net	775	684	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	16,661	17,274	'	'
Intercompany notes receivable	175,757	175,757	'	'
Investments in subsidiaries	0	0	'	'
Other assets	33,027	29,600	'	'
Total assets	1,092,021	1,097,956	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	9,022	8,174	'	'
Dividends payable	0	0	'	'
Unearned rents and interest	3,555	2,751	'	'
Intercompany notes payable	175,070	175,757	'	'
Debt	332,608	335,336	'	'
Total liabilities	520,255	522,018	'	'
EPR Properties shareholdersâ€™ equity	571,389	575,561	'	'
Noncontrolling interests	377	377	'	'
Equity	571,766	575,938	'	'
Total liabilities and equity	1,092,021	1,097,956	'	'
Consolidated Elimination [Member]	'	'	'	'
Rental properties, net	0	0	'	'
Land held for development	0	0	'	'
Property under development	0	0	'	'
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable	0	0	'	'
Investment in a direct financing lease, net	0	0	'	'
Investment in joint ventures	0	0	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	'	'
Restricted cash	0	0	'	'
Deferred financing costs, net	0	0	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	0	0	'	'
Intercompany notes receivable	-175,757	-175,757	'	'
Investments in subsidiaries	-2,909,204	-2,852,543	'	'
Other assets	0	0	'	'
Total assets	-3,084,961	-3,028,300	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	0	0	'	'
Dividends payable	0	0	'	'
Unearned rents and interest	0	0	'	'
Intercompany notes payable	-175,757	-175,757	'	'
Debt	0	0	'	'
Total liabilities	-175,757	-175,757	'	'
EPR Properties shareholdersâ€™ equity	-2,909,204	-2,852,543	'	'
Noncontrolling interests	0	0	'	'
Equity	-2,909,204	-2,852,543	'	'
Total liabilities and equity	($3,084,961)	($3,028,300)	'	'

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ3

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Income) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Rental revenue	$66,431	$60,388
Tenant reimbursements	4,588	4,744
Other income	174	24
Mortgage and other financing income	18,664	17,795
Intercompany fee income	0	0
Interest income on intercompany notes receivable	0	0
Total revenue	89,857	82,951
Equity in subsidiaries' earnings	0	0
Property operating expense	6,449	7,035
Intercompany fee expense	0	0
Other expense	98	149
General and administrative expense	7,462	6,652
Gain on early extinguishment of debt	0	-4,539
Interest expense, net	19,899	19,989
Interest expense on intercompany notes payable	0	0
Transaction costs	196	318
Depreciation and amortization	15,327	12,822
Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items	40,426	40,525
Equity in income from joint ventures	311	351
Gain on sale of land	330	0
Income before income taxes	41,067	40,876
Income tax expense	925	0
Income from continuing operations	40,142	40,876
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	15	-235
Transaction (costs) benefit	-3,376	0
Gain on sale of real estate	0	565
Net income	43,533	41,206
Net income attributable to EPR Properties	43,533	41,206
Dividends, Preferred Stock	-5,952	-5,952
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	37,581	35,254
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	41,469	40,698
EPR Properties (Issuer) [Member]	'	'
Rental revenue	0	0
Tenant reimbursements	0	0
Other income	173	23
Mortgage and other financing income	187	252
Intercompany fee income	780	668
Interest income on intercompany notes receivable	0	4,264
Total revenue	1,140	5,207
Equity in subsidiaries' earnings	58,465	48,333
Property operating expense	-1	0
Intercompany fee expense	0	0
Other expense	0	0
General and administrative expense	0	0
Gain on early extinguishment of debt	'	0
Interest expense, net	15,688	11,927
Interest expense on intercompany notes payable	0	0
Transaction costs	0	318
Depreciation and amortization	275	272
Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items	43,643	41,023
Equity in income from joint ventures	0	183
Gain on sale of land	0	'
Income before income taxes	43,643	'
Income tax expense	110	'
Income from continuing operations	43,533	41,206
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	0	0
Transaction (costs) benefit	0	'
Gain on sale of real estate	'	0
Net income	43,533	'
Net income attributable to EPR Properties	'	41,206
Dividends, Preferred Stock	-5,952	-5,952
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	37,581	35,254
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	41,469	40,698
Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Guarantors [Member]	'	'
Rental revenue	45,110	39,092
Tenant reimbursements	982	1,014
Other income	0	0
Mortgage and other financing income	17,796	16,453
Intercompany fee income	0	0
Interest income on intercompany notes receivable	0	0
Total revenue	63,888	56,559
Equity in subsidiaries' earnings	0	0
Property operating expense	2,396	3,496
Intercompany fee expense	0	0
Other expense	0	0
General and administrative expense	4,911	4,499
Gain on early extinguishment of debt	'	-4,539
Interest expense, net	-411	1,761
Interest expense on intercompany notes payable	0	0
Transaction costs	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	10,503	7,821
Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items	46,489	43,521
Equity in income from joint ventures	0	0
Gain on sale of land	0	'
Income before income taxes	46,489	'
Income tax expense	0	'
Income from continuing operations	46,489	43,521
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	-3	-21
Transaction (costs) benefit	-3,376	'
Gain on sale of real estate	'	0
Net income	49,862	'
Net income attributable to EPR Properties	'	43,500
Dividends, Preferred Stock	0	0
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	49,862	43,500
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	50,005	43,583
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'
Rental revenue	21,321	21,296
Tenant reimbursements	3,606	3,730
Other income	1	1
Mortgage and other financing income	681	1,090
Intercompany fee income	0	0
Interest income on intercompany notes receivable	7,063	93
Total revenue	32,672	26,210
Equity in subsidiaries' earnings	0	0
Property operating expense	4,054	3,539
Intercompany fee expense	780	668
Other expense	98	149
General and administrative expense	2,551	2,153
Gain on early extinguishment of debt	'	0
Interest expense, net	4,622	6,301
Interest expense on intercompany notes payable	7,063	4,357
Transaction costs	196	0
Depreciation and amortization	4,549	4,729
Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items	8,759	4,314
Equity in income from joint ventures	311	168
Gain on sale of land	330	'
Income before income taxes	9,400	'
Income tax expense	815	'
Income from continuing operations	8,585	4,482
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	18	-214
Transaction (costs) benefit	0	'
Gain on sale of real estate	'	565
Net income	8,603	'
Net income attributable to EPR Properties	'	4,833
Dividends, Preferred Stock	0	0
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	8,603	4,833
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	6,560	4,025
Consolidated Elimination [Member]	'	'
Rental revenue	0	0
Tenant reimbursements	0	0
Other income	0	0
Mortgage and other financing income	0	0
Intercompany fee income	-780	-668
Interest income on intercompany notes receivable	-7,063	-4,357
Total revenue	-7,843	-5,025
Equity in subsidiaries' earnings	-58,465	-48,333
Property operating expense	0	0
Intercompany fee expense	-780	-668
Other expense	0	0
General and administrative expense	0	0
Gain on early extinguishment of debt	'	0
Interest expense, net	0	0
Interest expense on intercompany notes payable	-7,063	-4,357
Transaction costs	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0
Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items	-58,465	-48,333
Equity in income from joint ventures	0	0
Gain on sale of land	0	'
Income before income taxes	-58,465	'
Income tax expense	0	'
Income from continuing operations	-58,465	-48,333
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	0	0
Transaction (costs) benefit	0	'
Gain on sale of real estate	'	0
Net income	-58,465	'
Net income attributable to EPR Properties	'	-48,333
Dividends, Preferred Stock	0	0
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	-58,465	-48,333
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	($56,565)	($47,608)

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ4

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Intercompany fee income (expense)	$0	$0
Interest income (expense) on intercompany receivable/payable	0	0
Net cash provided (used) by other operating activities	41,406	38,511
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	41,406	38,511
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations	124	1,661
Net cash provided by operating activities	41,530	40,172
Acquisition of rental properties and other assets	-12,264	-8,174
Proceeds from sale of real estate	915	0
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	0	-433
Proceeds from settlement of derivative	-5,725	0
Investment in mortgage notes receivable	-4,472	-12,769
Proceeds from mortgage note receivable paydown	76	0
Payments to Acquire Notes Receivable	-2,207	0
Additions to properties under development	-50,621	-17,719
Investment in intercompany notes payable	0	0
Advances to subsidiaries, net	0	0
Net cash used by investing activities of continuing operations	-62,848	-39,095
Net proceeds from sale of real estate from discontinued operations	0	24,146
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	-62,848	-14,949
Proceeds from long-term debt facilities	47,000	70,000
Principal payments on long-term debt	-39,728	-48,950
Deferred financing fees paid	-449	-67
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares	79,579	84
Impact of stock option exercises, net	-21	-692
Purchase of common shares for treasury	-2,892	-3,245
Dividends paid to shareholders	-49,638	-41,146
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	33,851	-24,016
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	-85	-108
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	12,448	1,099
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	7,958	10,664
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	20,406	11,763
EPR Properties (Issuer) [Member]	'	'
Intercompany fee income (expense)	780	668
Interest income (expense) on intercompany receivable/payable	0	4,264
Net cash provided (used) by other operating activities	-26,440	-20,915
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	-25,660	-15,983
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations	0	0
Net cash provided by operating activities	-25,660	-15,983
Acquisition of rental properties and other assets	-67	-123
Proceeds from sale of real estate	0	'
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	'	-433
Proceeds from settlement of derivative	0	'
Investment in mortgage notes receivable	0	0
Proceeds from mortgage note receivable paydown	0	'
Payments to Acquire Notes Receivable	0	'
Additions to properties under development	-52	0
Investment in intercompany notes payable	0	-1,471
Advances to subsidiaries, net	74	50,845
Net cash used by investing activities of continuing operations	'	48,818
Net proceeds from sale of real estate from discontinued operations	'	0
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	-45	48,818
Proceeds from long-term debt facilities	10,000	15,000
Principal payments on long-term debt	0	0
Deferred financing fees paid	-50	-48
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares	79,579	84
Impact of stock option exercises, net	-21	-692
Purchase of common shares for treasury	-2,892	-3,245
Dividends paid to shareholders	-49,638	-41,146
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	36,978	-30,047
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	0	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	11,273	2,788
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	449	1,531
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	11,722	4,319
Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Guarantors [Member]	'	'
Intercompany fee income (expense)	0	0
Interest income (expense) on intercompany receivable/payable	0	0
Net cash provided (used) by other operating activities	56,819	47,786
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	56,819	47,786
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations	77	-31
Net cash provided by operating activities	56,896	47,755
Acquisition of rental properties and other assets	-11,899	-7,918
Proceeds from sale of real estate	0	'
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	'	0
Proceeds from settlement of derivative	0	'
Investment in mortgage notes receivable	-4,497	-11,504
Proceeds from mortgage note receivable paydown	76	'
Payments to Acquire Notes Receivable	-721	'
Additions to properties under development	-48,689	-16,272
Investment in intercompany notes payable	0	0
Advances to subsidiaries, net	9,288	-22,395
Net cash used by investing activities of continuing operations	'	-58,089
Net proceeds from sale of real estate from discontinued operations	'	0
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	-56,442	-58,089
Proceeds from long-term debt facilities	37,000	55,000
Principal payments on long-term debt	-37,000	-45,080
Deferred financing fees paid	-240	-1
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares	0	0
Impact of stock option exercises, net	0	0
Purchase of common shares for treasury	0	0
Dividends paid to shareholders	0	0
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	-240	9,919
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	19	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	233	-415
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	1,826	832
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	2,059	417
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'
Intercompany fee income (expense)	-780	-668
Interest income (expense) on intercompany receivable/payable	0	-4,264
Net cash provided (used) by other operating activities	11,027	11,640
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	10,247	6,708
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations	47	1,692
Net cash provided by operating activities	10,294	8,400
Acquisition of rental properties and other assets	-298	-133
Proceeds from sale of real estate	915	'
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	'	0
Proceeds from settlement of derivative	5,725	'
Investment in mortgage notes receivable	25	-1,265
Proceeds from mortgage note receivable paydown	0	'
Payments to Acquire Notes Receivable	-1,486	'
Additions to properties under development	-1,880	-1,447
Investment in intercompany notes payable	0	1,471
Advances to subsidiaries, net	-9,362	-28,450
Net cash used by investing activities of continuing operations	'	-29,824
Net proceeds from sale of real estate from discontinued operations	'	24,146
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	-6,361	-5,678
Proceeds from long-term debt facilities	0	0
Principal payments on long-term debt	-2,728	-3,870
Deferred financing fees paid	-159	-18
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares	0	0
Impact of stock option exercises, net	0	0
Purchase of common shares for treasury	0	0
Dividends paid to shareholders	0	0
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	-2,887	-3,888
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	-104	-108
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	942	-1,274
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	5,683	8,301
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	$6,625	$7,027

Subsequent_Events_Details

Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			0 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Apr. 21, 2014	Apr. 02, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Apr. 03, 2014
		properties		Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]
				properties	properties
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
number of properties sold	'	5	'	'	4	'	'
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment	'	'	'	'	$46,100,000	'	'
Net Investment in Direct Financing and Sales Type Leases	242,905,000	'	242,212,000	'	'	'	45,900,000
originalacquisitioncost	'	'	'	'	'	'	41,500,000
Gain on sale or acquisition of real estate	'	'	'	'	'	200,000	'
Number of properties acquired (in properties)	'	'	'	11	'	'	'
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets	68,500,000	'	'	117,700,000	'	'	'
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Debt Assumed	'	'	'	$90,300,000	'	'	'