EPR Properties (EPR) 10-K 25 Feb 15 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information Document (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Feb. 24, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	EPR Properties
Entity Central Index Key	1045450
Trading Symbol	EPR
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-14
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		57,041,842
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$3,186,927,713

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets
Rental properties, net of accumulated depreciation of $465,660 and $409,643 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively	$2,451,534	$2,104,151
Land held for development	206,001	201,342
Property under development	181,798	89,473
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net	507,955	486,337
Investment in a direct financing lease, net	199,332	242,212
Investment in joint ventures	5,738	5,275
Cash and cash equivalents	3,336	7,958
Restricted cash	13,072	9,714
Deferred financing costs, net	19,909	23,344
Accounts receivable, net	47,282	42,538
Other assets	66,091	59,932
Total assets	3,702,048	3,272,276
Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	82,180	72,327
Common dividends payable	16,281	13,601
Preferred dividends payable	5,952	5,952
Unearned rents and interest	25,623	17,046
Debt	1,645,523	1,475,336
Total liabilities	1,775,559	1,584,262
Equity:
Common Shares, $.01 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized; and 58,952,404 and 53,361,261 shares issued at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively	589	534
Preferred shares, $.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized:
Additional paid-in-capital	2,283,440	2,003,863
Treasury shares at cost: 1,826,463 and 1,706,109 common shares at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively	-67,846	-62,177
Accumulated other comprehensive income	12,566	17,193
Distributions in excess of net income	-302,776	-271,915
EPR Properties shareholders’ equity	1,926,112	1,687,637
Noncontrolling interests	377	377
Equity	1,926,489	1,688,014
Total liabilities and equity	3,702,048	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 $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Real Estate Investment Property, Accumulated Depreciation	$465,660,000	$409,643,000
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$0.01	$0.01
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	75,000,000	75,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	58,952,404	53,361,261
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	25,000,000	25,000,000
Treasury Stock, Shares	1,826,463	1,706,109
Series C Preferred Shares [Member]
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	5,400,000	5,400,000
Auction Market Preferred Securities, Stock Series, Liquidation Value	135,000,000	135,000,000
Series E Preferred Shares [Member]
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	3,450,000	3,450,000
Auction Market Preferred Securities, Stock Series, Liquidation Value	$86,250,000	$86,250,000

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Inc

Consolidated Statements Of Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]
Rental revenue									$286,673	$248,709	$234,517
Tenant reimbursements									17,663	18,401	18,575
Other income									1,009	1,682	738
Mortgage and other financing income									79,706	74,272	63,977
Total revenue	104,669	98,738	91,787	89,857	89,352	87,841	82,973	82,898	385,051	343,064	317,807
Property operating expense									24,897	26,016	24,915
Other expense									771	658	1,382
General and administrative expense									27,566	25,613	23,170
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff									301	6,166	627
Gain on early extinguishment of debt									0	-4,539	0
Interest expense, net									81,270	81,056	76,656
Transaction costs									2,452	1,955	404
Provision for loan losses									3,777	0	0
Impairment charges									0	0	3,074
Depreciation and amortization									66,739	53,946	46,698
Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items									177,278	152,193	140,881
Equity in income from joint ventures									1,273	1,398	1,025
Gain on sale or acquisition, net									1,209	3,017	0
Gain on sale of investment in a direct financing lease									220	0	0
Gain on previously held equity interest									0	4,853	0
Income before income taxes									179,980	161,461	141,906
Income tax benefit (expense)									-4,228	14,176	0
Income from continuing operations									175,752	175,637	141,906
Discontinued operations:
Income from discontinued operations									505	333	620
Transaction costs									3,376	0	0
Impairment charges									0	0	-20,835
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate									0	4,256	-27
Net income	52,635	42,705	40,760	43,533	63,042	43,502	32,476	41,206	179,633	180,226	121,664
Add: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests									0	0	-108
Net income attributable to EPR Properties	46,684	36,753	34,808	37,581	57,091	37,551	26,524	35,254	179,633	180,226	121,556
Preferred dividend requirements									-23,807	-23,806	-24,508
Preferred share redemption costs									0	0	-3,888
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties									$155,826	$156,420	$93,160
Basic earnings per share data:
Income from continuing operations									$2.80	$3.16	$2.42
Income (loss) from discontinued operations									$0.07	$0.10	($0.43)
Net income available to common shareholders	$0.82	$0.68	$0.65	$0.72	$1.12	$0.79	$0.56	$0.75	$2.87	$3.26	$1.99
Diluted earnings per share data:
Income from continuing operations									$2.79	$3.15	$2.41
Income (loss) from discontinued operations									$0.07	$0.09	($0.43)
Net income available to common shareholders	$0.81	$0.68	$0.65	$0.71	$1.12	$0.79	$0.56	$0.75	$2.86	$3.24	$1.98
Shares used for computation (in thousands):
Basic									54,244	48,028	46,798
Diluted									54,444	48,214	47,049

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Com

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$179,633	$180,226	$121,664
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-18,464	-13,049	3,132
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	13,837	9,620	-5,973
Comprehensive income	175,006	176,797	118,823
Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interests	0	0	-108
Comprehensive income attributable to EPR Properties	$175,006	$176,797	$118,715

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]	Series F Preferred Stock [Member]	Series F Preferred Stock [Member]	Series F Preferred Stock [Member]	Series D Preferred Stock [Member]	Series D Preferred Stock [Member]	Series D Preferred Stock [Member]
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified										Preferred Stock [Member]	Additional paid-in capital [Member]	Preferred Stock [Member]	Additional paid-in capital [Member]	Distributions in excess of net income [Member]
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$1,498,103	$480	$135	$1,719,066	($44,834)	$23,463	($228,261)	$28,054
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011		48,062,593	13,450,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Restricted share units issued to Trustees (in shares)		10,925
Restricted share units issued to Trustees	488			488
Issuance of nonvested shares, net		148,095
Issuance of nonvested shares, net	-1,745	1		1,491	-3,237
Amortization of nonvested shares	-4,402			-4,402
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Shares, Requisite Service Period Recognition	937			937
Foreign currency translation adjustment	3,132					3,132
Change in unrealized gain/loss on derivatives	-5,973					-5,973
Net income	121,664						121,556	108
Issuances of common shares (in shares)		8,387								5,000,000
Issuances of common shares, net of costs	373	1		372					120,567	50	120,517
Redemption of preferred shares (in shares)												-4,600,000
Redemption of preferred shares	-115,013											-46	-111,079	-3,888
Stock option exercises, net (in shares)	224,181	224,181
Stock option exercises, net	-1,987	-2		-5,248	-7,237
Dividends to common and preferred shareholders	-165,050						-165,050
Purchase of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interest	0			27,785				27,785
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	1,459,898	484	139	1,769,227	-55,308	20,622	-275,643	377
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012		48,454,181	13,850,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Restricted share units issued to Trustees (in shares)		17,530
Restricted share units issued to Trustees	1,024			1,024
Issuance of nonvested shares, net		196,928
Issuance of nonvested shares, net	-835	2		2,588	-3,425
Amortization of nonvested shares	-4,832			-4,832
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Shares, Requisite Service Period Recognition	856			856
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-13,049					-13,049
Change in unrealized gain/loss on derivatives	9,620					9,620
Net income	180,226						180,226
Issuances of common shares (in shares)		4,549,350
Issuances of common shares, net of costs	220,993	46		220,947
Stock option exercises, net (in shares)	143,272	143,272
Stock option exercises, net	-947	-2		-4,389	-3,444
Dividends to common and preferred shareholders	-176,498						-176,498
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]
Restricted share units issued to Trustees (in shares)		19,685
Restricted share units issued to Trustees	-1,054			-1,054
Issuance of nonvested shares, net		280,193
Issuance of nonvested shares, net	683	3		4,866	-4,186
Amortization of nonvested shares	-6,482			-6,482
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Shares, Requisite Service Period Recognition	1,359			1,359
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-18,464					-18,464
Change in unrealized gain/loss on derivatives	13,837					13,837
Net income	179,633						179,633
Issuances of common shares (in shares)		5,255,302
Issuances of common shares, net of costs	264,335	52		264,283
Stock option exercises, net (in shares)	35,963	35,963
Stock option exercises, net	-50	0		-1,533	-1,483
Dividends to common and preferred shareholders	-210,494						-210,494
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$1,926,489	$589	$139	$2,283,440	($67,846)	$12,566	($302,776)	$377
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014		58,952,404	13,850,000

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Cas

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Operating activities:
Net income	$179,633	$180,226	$121,664
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Gain on early extinguishment of debt	0	-4,539	0
Gain on previously held equity interest	0	-4,853	0
Gain on sale or acquisition, net	-1,209	-3,017	0
Deferred income tax benefit (expense)	1,796	-14,787	0
Provision for loan losses	3,777	0	0
Non-cash impairment charges	0	0	3,074
Loss (income) from discontinued operations	-3,881	-4,589	20,242
Gain on sale of investment in a direct financing lease	-220	0	0
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff	301	6,166	627
Equity in income from joint ventures	-1,273	-1,398	-1,025
Distributions from joint ventures	810	985	1,046
Depreciation and amortization	66,739	53,946	46,698
Amortization of deferred financing costs	4,248	4,041	4,218
Amortization of above market lease	192	48	0
Share-based compensation expense to management and trustees	8,902	6,516	5,833
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash	-8	12,509	-6,681
Increase in mortgage notes accrued interest receivable	-3,997	-457	-409
Increase in accounts receivable, net	-5,214	-7,163	-7,400
Increase in direct financing lease receivable	-2,993	-4,860	-4,964
Decrease (increase) in other assets	-3,360	2,338	-989
Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	4,586	7,816	8,720
Increase in unearned rents	1,323	2,511	5,447
Net operating cash provided by continuing operations	250,152	231,439	196,101
Net operating cash provided by discontinued operations	143	2,681	11,343
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	250,295	234,120	207,444
Investing activities:
Acquisition of rental properties and other assets	-85,205	-123,497	-73,188
Proceeds from Sale of Real Estate	12,055	797	0
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	0	-1,607	-1,800
Proceeds from settlement of derivative	5,725	0	0
Investment in mortgage notes receivable	-93,877	-60,568	-113,823
Proceeds from mortgage note receivable paydown	76,256	1,900	0
Investment in promissory notes receivable	4,387	1,278	0
Proceeds from promissory note receivable paydown	1,750	1,027	0
Investment in direct financing leases, net	0	-3,262	0
Proceeds from Sale of Lease Receivables	46,092	0	4,494
Additions to properties under development	-334,635	-197,271	-113,599
Net cash used by investing activities of continuing operations	-376,226	-383,759	-297,916
Net proceeds from sale of real estate from discontinued operations	0	47,301	42,133
Net cash used by investing activities	-376,226	-336,458	-255,783
Financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt facilities	379,000	646,000	871,000
Principal payments on long-term debt	-310,253	-552,468	-658,571
Deferred financing fees paid	-814	-8,133	-5,800
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff (cash portion)	-25	-5,790	-189
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares	264,158	220,785	231
Net proceeds from issuance of preferred shares	0	0	120,567
Redemption of preferred shares	0	0	-115,013
Impact of stock option exercises, net	50	947	-1,987
Purchase of common shares for treasury	-2,892	-3,246	-3,232
Dividends paid to shareholders	-207,637	-197,924	-162,775
Net cash provided by financing activities	121,587	100,171	44,231
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	-278	-539	147
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-4,622	-2,706	-3,961
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	7,958	10,664	14,625
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	3,336	7,958	10,664
Supplemental schedule of non-cash activity:
Transfer of property under development to rental property	236,428	139,026	96,178
Acquisition of real estate in exchange for assumption of debt at fair value	101,441	19,710	0
Issuance of nonvested shares and restricted share units at fair value, including nonvested shares issued for payment of bonuses	15,525	10,398	7,181
Conversion of equity to mortgage note receivable related to Atlantic-EPR I	0	0	14,852
Adjustment of noncontrolling interest to additional paid in capital	0	0	27,785
Sale of real estate in exchange for note receivable	0	2,500	2,500
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Value of Assets Acquired	0	49,391	0
Equity Method Investment, Amount Sold	0	8,282	0
decrease in mortgage note receivable from business combination	0	33,089	0
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for interest	85,290	73,403	66,302
Cash paid (received) during the year for income taxes	$710	$102	($325)

Organization

Organization	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Principles of Consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of EPR Properties and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned except for those subsidiaries discussed below.
	The Company consolidates certain entities if it is deemed to be the primary beneficiary in a variable interest entity (VIE) in which it 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.
	As further explained in Note 9, the Company owns 96% of the membership interests of VinREIT, LLC (VinREIT). There was no net income attributable to noncontrolling interest related to VinREIT for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest related to VinREIT was $108 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2012, representing the noncontrolling interest’s portion of the annual cash flow. Total noncontrolling interest in VinREIT included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets was $377 thousand at both December 31, 2014 and 2013.
	Use of Estimates
	Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	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, which 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. 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.
	Accounting for Acquisitions
	Upon acquisition of real estate properties, the Company determines if the acquisition meets the criteria to be accounted for as a business combination. Accordingly, the Company accounts for (1) acquired vacant properties, (2) acquired single tenant properties when a new lease or leases are signed at the time of acquisition, and (3) acquired single tenant properties that have an existing long-term triple-net lease or leases (greater than seven years) as asset acquisitions. Acquisitions of properties that include a process such as those with with shorter-term leases or properties with multiple tenants that require business related activities to manage and maintain the properties are treated as business combinations.
	Costs incurred for asset acquisitions and development properties, including transaction costs, are capitalized. For asset acquisitions, the Company allocates the purchase price and other related costs incurred to the real estate assets acquired based on recent independent appraisals and management judgment.
	If the acquisition is determined to be a business combination, the Company records the fair value of acquired tangible assets (consisting of land, building, tenant improvements, and furniture, fixtures and equipment) and identified intangible assets and liabilities (consisting of above and below market leases, in-place leases, tenant relationships and assumed financing that is determined to be above or below market terms) as well as any noncontrolling interest. In addition, acquisition-related costs in connection with business combinations are expensed as incurred. Costs related to such transactions, as well as costs associated with terminated transactions, are included in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income as transaction costs. Transaction costs expensed totaled $2.5 million, $2.0 million and $0.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Most of the Company’s rental property acquisitions do not involve in-place leases. In such cases, the fair value of the tangible assets is determined based on recent independent appraisals and management judgment. Because the Company typically executes these leases simultaneously with the purchase of the real estate, no value is ascribed to in-place leases in these transactions.
	For rental property acquisitions involving in-place leases, the fair value of the tangible assets is determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant based on management’s determination of the relative fair values of the assets. Management determines the “as if vacant” fair value of a property using recent independent appraisals or methods similar to those used by independent appraisers. The aggregate value of intangible assets or liabilities is measured based on the difference between the stated price plus capitalized costs and the property as if vacant.
	In determining the fair value of acquired in-place leases, the Company considers many factors. On a lease-by-lease basis, management considers the present value of the difference between the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the leases and management’s estimate of fair market lease rates. For above market leases, management considers such differences over the remaining non-cancelable lease terms and for below market leases, management considers such differences over the remaining initial lease terms plus any fixed rate renewal periods. The capitalized above-market lease values are amortized as a reduction of rental income over the remaining non-cancelable terms of the respective leases. The capitalized below market lease values are amortized as an increase to rental income over the remaining initial lease terms plus any fixed rate renewal periods. Management considers several factors in determining the discount rate used in the present value calculations, including the credit risks associated with the respective tenants. If debt is assumed in the acquisition, the determination of whether it is above or below market is based upon a comparison of similar financing terms for similar rental properties at the time of the acquisition.
	The fair value of acquired in-place leases also includes management’s estimate, on a lease-by-lease basis, of the present value of the following amounts: (i) the value associated with avoiding the cost of originating the acquired in-place leases (i.e. the market cost to execute the leases, including leasing commissions, legal and other related costs); (ii) the value associated with lost revenue related to tenant reimbursable operating costs estimated to be incurred during the assumed re-leasing period, (i.e. real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses); (iii) the value associated with lost rental revenue from existing leases during the assumed re-leasing period; and (iv) the value associated with avoided tenant improvement costs or other inducements to secure a tenant lease. These values are amortized over the remaining initial lease term of the respective leases.
	The Company also determines the value, if any, associated with customer relationships considering factors such as the nature and extent of the Company’s existing business relationship with the tenants, growth prospects for developing new business with the tenants and expectation of lease renewals. The value of customer relationship intangibles is amortized over the remaining initial lease terms plus any renewal periods.
	Management of the Company reviews the carrying value of intangible assets for impairment on an annual basis.
	Intangible assets (included in Other Assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets) consist of the following at December 31 (in thousands):
		2014			2013
	In-place leases, net of accumulated amortization of $12.1 million and $11.6 million, respectively	$	6,951		$	5,065
	Above market lease, net of accumulated amortization of $0.2 million and $0.05 million, respectively	862			1,054
	Goodwill	693			693
	Total intangible assets, net	$	8,506		$	6,812
	In-place leases, net at December 31, 2014 and 2013 of approximately $7.0 million and $5.1 million, respectively, relate to four entertainment retail centers in Ontario, Canada that were purchased on March 1, 2004, one entertainment retail center in Burbank, California that was purchased on March 31, 2005, three theatre properties that were purchased during 2013 and 11 theatre properties that were purchased in 2014. Above market lease, net at December 31, 2014 and 2013 relates to one theatre property that was purchased during 2013. Goodwill at December 31, 2014 and 2013 relates solely to the acquisition of New Roc that was acquired on October 27, 2003. Amortization expense related to in-place leases is computed using the straight-line method and was $1.4 million for both the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 and $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. The weighted average life for these in-place leases at December 31, 2014 is 8.3 years. Amortization expense related to the above market lease is computed using the straight-line method and was $192 thousand and $48 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. There was no amortization expense related to above market leases for the year ended December 31, 2012. The weighted average life for the above market lease at December 31, 2014 is 4.5 years.
	Future amortization of in-place leases, net and above market lease, net at December 31, 2014 is as follows (in thousands):
		In place leases			Above market lease
	Year:
	2015	$	1,332		$	192
	2016	1,015			192
	2017	883			192
	2018	869			192
	2019	630			94
	Thereafter	2,222			—
	Total	$	6,951		$	862
	Deferred Financing Costs
	Deferred financing costs are amortized over the terms of the related debt obligations or mortgage note receivable as applicable.
	Capitalized Development Costs
	The Company capitalizes certain costs that relate to property under development including interest and a portion of internal legal personnel costs.
	Operating Segments
	For financial reporting purposes, the Company groups its investments into four reportable operating segments: Entertainment, Education, Recreation and Other. See Note 21 for financial information related to these operating segments.
	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 $2.0 million, $2.6 million and $1.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Mortgage and other financing income included participating interest income of $2.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 and $0.9 million for both of the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. For the year ended December 31, 2014, mortgage and other financing income also included a $5.0 million prepayment fee related to mortgage notes that were paid either fully or partially in advance of their maturity dates. There were no prepayment fees included in mortgage and other financing income for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. 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 $123 thousand, $37 thousand and $105 thousand were recognized during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	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.
	Discontinued Operations
	The Company evaluates each sale or disposal transaction to determine if it meets the criteria to qualify as discontinued operations. A discontinued operation is a component of an entity or group of components that have been disposed of or are classified as held for sale and represent a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on the Company's operations and financial results, or an acquired business that is classified as held for sale on the acquisition date. If the sale or disposal transaction does not meet the criteria, the operations and related gain or loss on sale is included in income from continuing operations. The Company adopted the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity, during 2014 and applied the guidance prospectively.
	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
	Accounts receivable is reduced by an allowance for amounts that may become uncollectible in the future. The Company’s accounts receivable balance is comprised primarily of rents and operating cost recoveries due from tenants as well as accrued rental rate increases to be received over the life of the existing leases. The Company regularly evaluates the adequacy of its allowance for doubtful accounts. The evaluation primarily consists of reviewing past due account balances and considering such factors as the credit quality of the Company’s tenants, historical trends of the tenant and/or other debtor, current economic conditions and changes in customer payment terms. Additionally, with respect to tenants in bankruptcy, the Company estimates the expected recovery through bankruptcy claims and increases the allowance for amounts deemed uncollectible. If the Company’s assumptions regarding the collectiblity of accounts receivable prove incorrect, the Company could experience write-offs of the accounts receivable or accrued straight-line rents receivable in excess of its allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts was $1.6 million and $3.0 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	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. During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company wrote off $8.1 million of previously impaired and fully reserved notes receivable due from a former vineyard and winery tenant. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company received partial payment of $1.0 million on a note receivable that was previously impaired and accordingly the allowance for loan losses of $0.1 million was written off. The Company had one note receivable totaling $3.8 million (including $0.1 million in accrued interest) at December 31, 2014 that was impaired due to the inability of the borrower to meet its contractual obligations. Interest income of $84 thousand was recognized on this note for the year ended December 31, 2014 and related to the period before the note was impaired. Management of the Company evaluated the fair value of the underlying collateral of the note and concluded that a loan loss reserve for its full value of $3.8 million was necessary at December 31, 2014.
	Income Taxes
	The Company operates in a manner intended to qualify as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code (the Code). A REIT that distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its shareholders each year and which meets certain other conditions is not taxed on that portion of its taxable income which is distributed to its shareholders. The Company intends to continue to qualify as a REIT and distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its shareholders.
	The Company owns certain real estate assets which are subject to income tax in Canada.  Prior to December 31, 2013, a full valuation allowance had been recorded on the net Canadian deferred tax assets as there was no assurance that the Canadian operations would generate taxable income in the future. Due to tax law changes occurring in the fourth quarter of 2013 related primarily to limitations on the deductibility of intercompany interest expense, the Company's Canadian operations generated taxable income during the year ended December 31, 2014 and the Company expects to continue to generate taxable income from its Canadian operations going forward. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company reassessed the need for a valuation allowance, and reversed its valuation allowance associated with the net Canadian deferred tax assets and recorded an income tax benefit of $14.8 million. At December 31, 2014, the net Canadian deferred tax assets totaled $11.9 million and the temporary differences between income for financial reporting purposes and taxable income for the Canadian operations relate primarily to depreciation and straight line rents.
	The Company has certain taxable REIT subsidiaries, as permitted under the Code, through which it conducts certain business activities and are subject to federal and state income taxes on their net taxable income.   One of the taxable REIT subsidiaries holds four unconsolidated joint ventures located in China.  The Company records these investments using the equity method; therefore the income reported by the Company is net of income tax paid to the Chinese authorities.  In addition, the company is liable for withholding taxes associated with the current and future repatriation of earnings of the China joint ventures. At December 31, 2014, the amount of this future liability was approximately $127 thousand and represented withholding taxes on 2014 earnings. Additionally, the Company paid $81 thousand in withholding taxes during the year ended December 31, 2014 that related to 2013 earnings repatriated during 2014. In addition to historical net operating loss carryovers, temporary differences between income for financial reporting purposes and taxable income for the taxable REIT subsidiaries relate primarily to timing differences from when the foreign income is recognized.
	As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, the Canadian operations and the taxable REIT subsidiaries had deferred tax assets totaling approximately $18.7 million and $22.7 million and deferred tax liabilities totaling approximately $4.4 million and $4.7 million.  As there is no assurance that the taxable REIT subsidiaries will generate taxable income in the future beyond the reversal of temporary taxable differences, the deferred tax assets and liabilities have been offset by a valuation allowance at December 31, 2014 and 2013. As outlined above, in 2013, the Company reversed its historical valuation allowance associated with the net Canadian deferred tax asset. The Company’s consolidated deferred tax position is summarized as follows:
		2014			2013
	Fixed assets	$	15,720		$	18,219
	Net operating losses	2,880			3,741
	Other	90			728
	Less Valuation allowance	(2,391		)	(3,164		)
Total deferred tax assets	$	16,299		$	19,524
Straight line receivable	$	(3,594	)	$	(4,158	)
Other	(850		)	(578		)
Total deferred tax liabilities	$	(4,444	)	$	(4,736	)
Net deferred tax asset	$	11,855		$	14,788
Deferred tax assets for which no valuation allowance has been established could be recognized for financial reporting purposes in future periods if the taxable REIT subsidiaries generate sufficient taxable income.
Additionally, during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company recognized current income and withholding tax expense of $2.1 million and $522 thousand, respectively, primarily related to certain state income taxes. The table below details the current and deferred income tax benefit (expense) for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):
	2014			2013
Current state income tax expense and other	$	(579	)	$	(522	)
Current foreign income tax	(493		)	—
Current foreign withholding tax	(1,040		)	—
Deferred foreign withholding tax	(320		)	(89		)
Deferred income tax benefit (expense)	(1,796		)	14,787
Income tax benefit (expense)	$	(4,228	)	$	14,176
Tax expense incurred in 2012 was insignificant.
The Company's effective tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was 2.3% and (8.8)%, respectively. The differences between the income tax benefit (expense) calculated at the statutory U.S. federal income tax rates of 35% and the actual income tax benefit (expense) recorded for continuing operations is mostly attributable to the dividends paid deduction available for REITs.
Furthermore, the Company qualified as a REIT and distributed the necessary amount of taxable income such that no current U.S. federal income taxes were due for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012. Accordingly, no provision for current U.S. federal income taxes was recorded for any of those years.  If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, without the benefit of certain provisions, it will be subject to federal and state income taxes at regular corporate rates (including any applicable alternative minimum tax) and may not be able to qualify as a REIT for four subsequent taxable years. Even if the Company qualifies for taxation as a REIT, the Company is subject to certain state and local taxes on its income and property, and federal income and excise taxes on its undistributed taxable income.  Tax years 2011 through 2014 remain generally open to examination for U.S. federal income tax and state tax purposes and from 2010 through 2014 for Canadian income tax purposes.
In 2013, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) commenced an examination of the Company's taxable subsidiary that files returns in Canada for tax years 2010 and 2011. Based on interactions with the taxing authority in the first quarter of 2015, the Company is reevaluating its measurement of uncertain tax positions and currently estimates that a liability in the range of $6.0 million to $12.0 million will likely be reflected in the first quarter of 2015. Of this amount, it is anticipated that $1.0 million to $2.0 million would be paid currently and $5.0 million to $10.0 million would be reflected as an adjustment to deferred tax assets at the completion of the examination. Based on the Company's current knowledge of the examination, management does not anticipate any additional significant increase in uncertain tax positions during the next twelve months. The tax years prior to 2010 for this subsidiary are no longer subject to examination.
The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties as general and administrative expense.  In 2014 and 2013, the Company did not recognize any expense related to interest and penalties. The Company did not have any accrued interest and penalties at December 31, 2014 or December 31, 2013.
Concentrations of Risk
American Multi-Cinema, Inc. (AMC) was the lessee of a substantial portion (26%) of the megaplex theatre rental properties held by the Company at December 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 $87.4 million or 23%, $85.1 million or 25% and $95.1 million or 30%, for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, 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 years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, approximately $40.2 million or 10%, and $42.3 million or 12%, and $42.8 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 $211.4 million or 11% and $227.2 million or 13%, respectively, of the Company's net assets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013.
Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents include bank demand deposits and shares of highly liquid institutional money market mutual funds for which cost approximates market value.
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash represents cash held for a borrower’s debt service reserve for mortgage notes receivable, deposits required in connection with debt service, payment of real estate taxes and capital improvements, and escrow balances required in connection with the sale of Toronto Dundas Square.
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 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 $8.9 million, $6.5 million and $5.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, 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 $1.4 million, $856 thousand and $937 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, 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 $6.5 million, $4.8 million and $4.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, 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 was 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 $1.1 million, $828 thousand and $494 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Foreign Currency Translation
The Company accounts for the operations of its Canadian properties and mortgage note (prior to pay-off) in Canadian dollars. The assets and liabilities related to the Company’s Canadian properties and mortgage note are translated into U.S. dollars at current exchange rates; revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates. Resulting translation adjustments are recorded as a separate component of comprehensive income.
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.
In conjunction with the FASB's fair value measurement guidance in FASB ASU 2011-04 (Amendments to ASC 820), 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.

Rental_Properties

Rental Properties	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Real Estate [Abstract]
Rental Properties	Rental Properties
	The following table summarizes the carrying amounts of rental properties as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):
		2014			2013
	Buildings and improvements	$	2,273,430		$	1,937,661
	Furniture, fixtures & equipment	25,922			26,676
	Land	617,842			549,457
		2,917,194			2,513,794
	Accumulated depreciation	(465,660		)	(409,643		)
	Total	$	2,451,534		$	2,104,151
	Depreciation expense on rental properties was $63.0 million, $50.7 million and $43.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	On April 21, 2014, the Company acquired 100% of an entity that owns 11 theatre properties in seven states for a total purchase price of approximately $117.7 million. As a part of this transaction, the Company assumed a mortgage loan of $90.3 million, which was booked at fair value on the date of the acquisition and a note payable of $1.9 million, for which the carrying value approximated market value on the date of acquisition. See Note 10 for further details regarding these loans. 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. On the acquisition date, the Company recorded the following in the consolidated balance sheet: $123.7 million to rental properties, $3.3 million to other assets (for in-place leases) and $101.5 million to debt. Proforma financial information for this acquisition has been omitted as the effects of the acquisition are not material to the consolidated financial statements. Acquisition related costs in connection with this acquisition of $0.5 million were expensed as incurred during the year ended December 31, 2014.
	During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company sold two winery and vineyard properties located in California for $44.4 million and the Company recognized a net loss of $308 thousand. In consideration for one of these properties the Company received $10 million in cash and a mortgage note receivable of $2.5 million, due in December 2017.
	During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company sold five winery and vineyard properties located in California. The total proceeds for these sales were $49.8 million and the Company recognized a net gain of $4.3 million. In consideration for one of these properties, the Company received $1.0 million in cash and a mortgage note receivable of $2.5 million, due in November 2016. As further detailed in Note 19, the results of operations of these properties have been classified within discontinued operations.
	During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company sold one winery located in Washington and one vineyard located in California. The total net proceeds for these sales were $8.0 million and the Company recognized a gain of $0.9 million. Additionally, during the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company sold three land parcels for net proceeds of $4.1 million and the Company recognized a gain of $0.3 million. The results of operations of these properties have not been classified within discontinued operations.

Impairment_Charges

Impairment Charges	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract]
Impairment Charges	Impairment Charges
	During 2012, the Company recorded impairment charges totaling $23.9 million on six vineyard and winery properties. The Company began negotiations on or entered into non-binding agreements to sell these assets and as a result, the Company revised its estimated undiscounted cash flows associated with each of these asset groups, considering the shorter expected holding periods, and determined that those estimated cash flows were not sufficient to recover the carrying values of these properties.  Management estimated the fair values of these properties taking into account the various purchase offers, pending purchase agreements, input from an outside broker and previous appraisals. During 2012 and 2013, the Company sold all of the assets at four of these properties (one of which was classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2012) and a portion of the assets at one of the properties. The related results of operations, including the impairment of $20.8 million, has been classified within discontinued operations. See Note 19 for further details.

Accounts_Receivable_Net

Accounts Receivable, Net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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 December 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):
		2014			2013
	Receivable from tenants	$	6,705		$	10,759
	Receivable from non-tenants	602			275
	Receivable from Canada Revenue Agency	—			839
	Straight-line rent receivable	41,529			33,654
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	(1,554		)	(2,989		)
	Total	$	47,282		$	42,538

Investment_in_Mortgage_Notes

Investment in Mortgage Notes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Financing Receivable, Net [Abstract]
Investment In Mortgage Notes	Investment in Mortgage Notes
	Investment in mortgage notes, including related accrued interest receivable, at December 31, 2014 and 2013 consists of the following (in thousands):
			2014		2013
	-1	Mortgage note, 10.00%, paid in full December 2, 2014	$	—	$	42,907
	-2	Mortgage note, 10.27%, paid in full December 2, 2014	—		10,972
	-3	Mortgage note, 9.00%, due March 16, 2015	1,164		—
	-4	Mortgage note and related accrued interest receivable, 9.00%, due November 30, 2015	1,149		—
	-5	Mortgage note receivable and related accrued interest receivable, 5.50%, due November 1, 2016	2,500		2,511
	-6	Mortgage note and related accrued interest receivable, 10.00%, due November 1, 2017	2,521		2,521
	-7	Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receviable, 7.00% and 10.00%, due May 1, 2019	191,116		183,465
	-8	Mortgage note, 10.00%, due November 1, 2020	70,114		1,112
	-9	Mortgage note and related accrued interest receivable, 10.65%, due June 28, 2032	36,032		36,032
	-10	Mortgage note and related accrued interest receivable, 9.50%, due September 1, 2032	19,795		19,659
	-11	Mortgage note and related accrued interest receivable, 10.25%, due October 31, 2032	22,188		22,188
	-12	Mortgage note and related accrued interest receivable, 9.00%, due December 31, 2032	5,598		5,717
	-13	Mortgage note and related accrued interest receivable, 9.50%, due January 31, 2033	12,082		6,872
	-14	Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, 9.50%, due April 30, 2033	28,788		20,802
	-15	Mortgage note and related accrued interest receivable, 10.25%, due June 30, 2033	3,471		3,455
	-16	Mortgage note, 11.31%, due July 1, 2033	13,005		13,086
	-17	Mortgage note, 8.50%, due June 30, 2034	4,870		—
	-18	Mortgage note and related accrued interest receivable, 10.93%, due December 1, 2034	51,450		63,500
	-19	Mortgage notes, 10.13%, due December 1, 2034	37,562		47,029
	-20	Mortgage notes, 10.40%, due December 1, 2034	4,550		4,509
		Total mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable	$	507,955	$	486,337
	(1) The Company's first mortgage loan agreement with Peak Resorts, Inc. (Peak) that was secured by development land was paid in full on December 2, 2014. In connection with the full payoff of this note and the full or partial payoff of notes referenced below in (2), (18) and (19), the Company received a $5.0 million prepayment fee which is included in mortgage and other financing income in the accompanying consolidated statements of income for the year ended December 31, 2014.
	(2) The Company's first mortgage loan agreement with SNH Development, Inc. that was secured by a ski metro ski park located in Bennington, New Hampshire and guaranteed by Peak was paid in full on December 2, 2014. In connection with this note payoff, the Company received a fee as discussed in (1) above and $16 thousand of prepaid mortgage fees were written off which are included in costs associated with loan refinancing in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.
	(3) The Company's first mortgage loan agreement with American Charter Development is secured by approximately 56 acres of land located in Arizona City, Arizona. The note requires accrued interest and principal to be paid at maturity.
	(4) The Company's first mortgage loan agreement with HighMark Land, LLC is secured by approximately 20 acres of land located in Lincoln, California. The note requires accrued interest and principal to be paid at maturity.
	(5) The Company's mortgage loan agreement with Alko Ranch, LLC is secured by approximately 159 acres of land and a winery facility. The note requires monthly interest payments.
	(6) The Company's mortgage loan agreement with Carneros Vintners, Inc. is secured by approximately 20 acres of land and a custom crush facility. The note requires monthly interest payments and two principal payments of $750 thousand each during the note term with a final principal payment of $1.0 million due at maturity. Pursuant to the mortgage note, a $10.0 million first mortgage ranks superior to the Company's collateral position.
	(7) The Company’s mortgage loan agreements with SVVI, LLC (SVVI) are secured by one water-park and adjacent land in Kansas City, Kansas as well as two other water-parks located in New Braunfels and South Padre Island, Texas. The mortgage notes have cross-default and cross-collateral provisions. Pursuant to the mortgage on the Texas properties, only a seasonal line of credit secured by the Texas parks totaling not more than $7.0 million at any time ranks superior to the Company’s collateral position. The note requires monthly interest payments and SVVI is required to fund a debt service reserve for off-season interest payments (those due from September to May). The reserve is to be funded by equal monthly installments during the months of June, July and August. Monthly interest payments are transferred to the Company from this debt service reserve. The mortgage loan agreements also contain certain participating interest and note pay-down provisions. During the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company recognized $1.4 million, $923 thousand and $862 thousand of participating interest income, respectively. SVV I, LLC is a VIE, but it was determined that the Company was not the primary beneficiary of this VIE. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss associated with SVVI, LLC is limited to the Company’s outstanding mortgage note and related accrued interest receivable.
	(8) The Company's first mortgage loan agreement with CBK Lodge, LP and CBH20, LP is secured by development land and improvements adjacent to the Company's Camelback Mountain Resort. When complete, the project is expected to include a 453 room Wilderness Lodge hotel, with an attached 125,000 square foot indoor waterpark, to be located at the base of the mountain. Upon completion of this indoor waterpark hotel, it is expected that this investment will be incorporated into the triple net lease of the Camelback Mountain Resort, with an initial term of 20 years from the completion date.
	(9) The Company's first mortgage loan agreement with Montparnasse 56 USA is secured by the observation deck of the John Hancock building in Chicago, Illinois. This note requires monthly interest payments.
	(10) The Company's first mortgage loan agreement with Basis Schools, Inc. is secured by a public charter school and the underlying land located in Washington D.C. The note bears interest beginning at 9.0% with increases of 0.5% every four years and requires monthly interest payments. The note has an effective interest rate of approximately 9.3%, which is net of a 2% servicer fee to HighMark School Development (HighMark).
	(11) The Company's first mortgage loan agreement with Fiber Mills, LLC and Music Factory Condominiums, LLC is secured by the North Carolina Music Factory located in Charlotte, North Carolina which is an existing entertainment retail center that includes live performance and other dining and entertainment tenants. The note bears interest beginning at 10.25% with increases of 1.0% every five years and requires monthly interest payments. The note contains an option to purchase the property for a period of time during 2015 at a price based on a multiple of the property's adjusted net operating income as defined in the agreement.
	(12) The Company's first mortgage loan agreement with LBE Investments, Ltd. is secured by a charter school property located in Queen Creek, Arizona. The note is fully amortizing and requires monthly principal and interest payments of $52 thousand.
	(13) The Company's first mortgage loan agreement with Beloved Community Charter School, Inc. is secured by a charter school property located in Jersey City, New Jersey. The note bears interest beginning at 9.50% with increases of 0.50% every five years and requires monthly interest payments. The note has an effective interest rate of approximately 9.50%, which is net of a 2% servicer fee to HighMark.
	(14) The Company's first mortgage loan agreements with LBE Investments, Ltd. are secured by three charter school properties located in Gilbert and Queen Creek, Arizona. The notes bear interest beginning at 9.50% with increases of 0.50% every five years. The notes are fully amortizing and require monthly payments of principal and interest. The notes have an effective interest rate of approximately 9.50%, which is net of a 2% servicer fee to HighMark.
	(15) The Company's first mortgage loan agreement with UME Preparatory Academy is secured by approximately 28 acres of land and a public charter school property located in Dallas, Texas. The note bears interest beginning at 10.25% with increases of 0.50% every five years and requires monthly interest payments. The note has an effective interest rate of approximately 9.90%, which is net of a 2% servicer fee to HighMark.
	(16) The Company's first mortgage loan agreement with Topgolf USA Austin is secured by a recreation facility located in Austin, Texas. The note is fully amortizing and requires monthly principal and interest payments of $141 thousand.
	(17) The Company's first mortgage loan agreement with 169 Jenks is secured by a public charter school property located in St. Paul, Minnesota. The note bears interest beginning at 8.50% which increases annually based on a formula of the rate multiplied by 1.025%. The note requires monthly interest payments.
	(18) On December 2, 2014, the mortgage loan agreement that was secured by Mount Attitash located in Barlett, New Hampshire was paid in full. In connection with this note payoff, the Company received a fee as discussed in (1) above.
	The Company's remaining first mortgage loan agreement with Peak is secured by one metro ski park located in Vermont. Mount Snow is approximately 588 acres and is located in both West Dover and Wilmington, Vermont. On December 2, 2014, this note was amended and restated to extend the maturity date to December 1, 2034. The note requires monthly interest payments and Peak is required to fund a debt service reserve for off-season interest payments (those due from April to December).  The reserve is to be funded by equal monthly installments during the months of January, February and March. Monthly interest payments are transferred to the Company from this debt service reserve. Annually, this interest rate increases based on a formula dependent in part on increases in the CPI.
	(19) On December 2, 2014, a portion of these mortgage notes that were secured by three metro ski parks located in Missouri and Indiana was paid off. In connection with this note payoff, the Company received a fee as discussed in (1) above and $285 thousand of prepaid mortgage fees were written off which are included in costs associated with loan refinancing in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. The Company's remaining first mortgage loan agreements with Peak are secured by four metro ski parks located in Ohio and Pennsylvania with a total of approximately 510 acres. On December 2, 2014, these notes were amended and restated to extend the maturity date to December 1, 2034. The notes requires monthly interest payments and Peak is required to fund a debt service reserve for off-season interest payments (those due from April to December). The reserve is to be funded by equal monthly installments during the months of January, February and March. Monthly interest payments are transferred to the Company from this debt service reserve. Annually, this interest rate increases based on a formula dependent in part on increases in the CPI.
	(20) The Company's first mortgage loan agreement with Peak is secured by a metro ski park located in Chesterland, Ohio with approximately 135 acres. On December 2, 2014, this note was amended and restated to extend the maturity date to December 1, 2034. The note requires monthly interest payments and Peak is required to fund a debt service reserve for off-season interest payments (those due from April to December). The reserve is to be funded by equal monthly installments during the months of January, February and March. Monthly interest payments are transferred to the Company from this debt service reserve. Annually, this interest rate increases based on a formula dependent in part on increases in the CPI.
	Principal payments and related accrued interest due on mortgage notes receivable subsequent to December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
		Amount
	Year:
	2015	$	6,305
	2016	3,933
	2017	1,754
	2018	837
	2019	190,642
	Thereafter	304,484
	Total	$	507,955

Investments_In_Direct_Financin

Investments In Direct Financing Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases [Abstract]
Investments In Direct Financing Leases	Investment in a Direct Financing Lease
	The Company’s investment in a direct financing lease relates to the Company’s master lease of 23 public charter school properties as of December 31, 2014 and 27 public charter school properties as of 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 December 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):
		2014			2013
	Total minimum lease payments receivable	$	487,275		$	633,384
	Estimated unguaranteed residual value of leased assets	172,880			215,207
	Less deferred income (1)	(460,823		)	(606,379		)
	Investment in a direct financing lease, net	$	199,332		$	242,212
	(1) Deferred income is net of $1.5 million and $1.7 million of initial direct costs at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Additionally, the Company has determined that no allowance for losses was necessary at December 31, 2014 and 2013.
	On July 13, 2012, per the terms of the master lease of public charter schools with Imagine, the Company exchanged two Kansas City, Missouri schools for one located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and another in Land O' Lakes, Florida. There was no impact on the Company's investment in direct financing lease as a result of this exchange. Additionally, on August 15, 2012, the Company completed the sale of a public charter school property for 4.5 million that was leased to Imagine. There was no gain or loss recognized on this sale.
	On May 17, 2013, per the terms of the master lease of public charter schools with Imagine, the Company exchanged three St. Louis, Missouri schools for one located in Columbus, Ohio, one located in Dayton, Ohio and another located in Toledo, Ohio. In conjunction with this exchange, the Company completed the acquisition of a public charter school in Columbia, South Carolina for $3.3 million that is leased under the master lease to Imagine. Additionally, on October 31, 2013, the Company exchanged one St. Louis, Missouri school for one located in Columbus, Ohio. There was no impact on the Company's investment in direct financing lease as a result of these exchanges.
	On April 2, 2014, the Company completed the sale of four public charter school properties located in Florida and previously 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 was recognized during the year ended December 31, 2014.
	The Company’s direct financing lease has expiration dates ranging from approximately 17 to 20 years. Future minimum rentals receivable on this direct financing lease at December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
		Amount
	Year:
	2015	$	20,433
	2016	21,046
	2017	21,678
	2018	22,328
	2019	22,998
	Thereafter	378,792
	Total	$	487,275

Unconsolidated_Real_Estate_Joi

Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures	Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures
	On October 8, 2013, the Company purchased from its partner, Atlantic of Hamburg, Germany (Atlantic), its interests in two unconsolidated real estate joint ventures, Atlantic-EPR I and Atlantic-EPR II. The Company previously accounted for its investment in these joint ventures under the equity method of accounting. The Company paid cash consideration of $18.6 million in exchange for Atlantic's interests. The Company had previously made loans to the entities that held the underlying assets in the Atlantic-EPR joint ventures totaling $33.1 million. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recognized a gain on its previously held equity interest of $4.9 million from the fair value adjustment associated with the Company's original ownership due to a change in control. Additionally, the Company recognized a gain on acquisition of $3.2 million.
	The Company recognized income of $505 thousand and $536 thousand during 2013 and 2012, respectively, from its equity investments in the Atlantic-EPR I and Atlantic-EPR II joint ventures. The Company also received distributions from Atlantic-EPR I and Atlantic-EPR II of $646 thousand and $1.0 million during 2013 and 2012, respectively. Condensed consolidated financial information for Atlantic-EPR I and Atlantic-EPR II is as follows as of and for the period ended October 8, 2013 and the year ended December 31, 2012 (in thousands):
		2013		2012
	Rental properties, net	$	44,644	$	45,496
	Cash	512		278
	Atlantic-EPR II mortgage note payable to EPR (1)	11,796		—
	Mortgage note payable (2)	—		11,827
	Atlantic-EPR I mortgage note payable to EPR (1)	21,293		17,979
	Partners’ equity	18,372		18,675
	Rental revenue	4,373		5,604
	Net income	1,430		1,842
	(1) Atlantic-EPR I and Atlantic-EPR II mortgage notes payable to the Company were settled with the Company's acquisition of Atlantic's interests in each of these joint ventures on October 8, 2013.
	(2) Atlantic-EPR II mortgage note payable to the Company was paid in full on September 1, 2013.
	In addition, as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 the Company had invested $5.7 million and $5.3 million, respectively, in unconsolidated joint ventures for three theatre projects located in China. The Company recognized income of $1.3 million, $893 thousand and $489 thousand from its investment in these joint ventures for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Company also received distributions from these joint ventures of $810 thousand and $339 thousand during 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Company did not receive any distributions during 2012.

Consolidated_Real_Estate_Joint

Consolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Consolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Consolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures	Consolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures
	The Company owns 96% of the membership interests of VinREIT, LLC (VinREIT) and accordingly, the financial statements of VinREIT have been consolidated into the Company’s financial statements. The Company’s partner in VinREIT is Global Wine Partners (U.S.), LLC (GWP). GWP provides consulting services to VinREIT in connection with the vineyard and winery properties.
	As detailed in the operating agreement, GWP is entitled to receive a 1% origination fee on winery and vineyard investments and 4% of the annual cash flow of VinREIT after a charge for debt service. GWP may receive additional amounts upon certain events and after certain hurdle rates of return are achieved by us.  There was no net income attributable to noncontrolling interest related to VinREIT for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest related to VinREIT was $108 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2012 representing GWP’s portion of the annual cash flow. The Company’s consolidated statements of income include net income related to VinREIT of $1.7 million and $6.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively and a net loss related to VinREIT of $21.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. The Company received operating distributions from VinREIT of $1.3 million, $3.5 million and $11.3 million during 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. In addition, during 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, the Company received distributions of $7.1 million, $45.4 million and $40.6 million related to property sales. During 2014, 2013 and 2012, there were no contributions related to financing activities.

LongTerm_Debt

Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	Debt
	Debt at December 31, 2014 and 2013 consists of the following (in thousands):
			2014			2013
	-1	Mortgage note payable, 5.56%, due June 5, 2015	$	30,508		$	31,235
	-2	Mortgage note payable, 5.39%, due November 1, 2015	4,960			5,274
	-3	Mortgage notes payable, 5.77%, due November 6, 2015	62,842			65,070
	-4	Mortgage notes payable, 5.84%, due March 6, 2016	35,515			36,724
	-5	Note payable, 2.50%, due April 21, 2016	1,850			—
	-6	Mortgage notes payable, 6.37%, due June 1, 2016	25,607			26,406
	-7	Mortgage notes payable, 6.10%, due October 1, 2016	23,000			23,719
	-8	Mortgage notes payable, 6.02%, due October 6, 2016	17,319			17,866
	-9	Mortgage note payable, 6.06%, due March 1, 2017	9,693			9,986
	-10	Mortgage note payable, 6.07%, due April 6, 2017	9,985			10,284
	-11	Mortgage notes payable, 5.73%-5.95%, due May 1, 2017	32,662			33,660
	-12	Mortgage notes payable, 4.00%, due July 6, 2017	97,248			—
	-13	Mortgage note payable, 5.29%, due July 8, 2017	3,604			3,746
	-14	Unsecured revolving variable rate credit facility, LIBOR + 1.40%, due July 23, 2017	62,000			—
	-15	Mortgage notes payable, 5.86% due August 1, 2017	23,681			24,387
	-16	Mortgage note payable, 6.19%, due February 1, 2018	13,849			14,486
	-17	Mortgage note payable, 7.37%, due July 15, 2018	6,205			7,498
	-18	Unsecured term loan payable, LIBOR + 1.60%, $240,000 fixed through interest rate swaps at 2.51% through January 5, 2016 and 2.38% from January 5, 2016 to July 5, 2017, due July 23, 2018	285,000			265,000
	-19	Senior unsecured notes payable, 7.75%, due July 15, 2020	250,000			250,000
	-20	Senior unsecured notes payable, 5.75%, due August 15, 2022	350,000			350,000
	-21	Senior unsecured notes payable, 5.25%, due July 15, 2023	275,000			275,000
	-22	Bonds payable, variable rate, due October 1, 2037	24,995			24,995
		Total	$	1,645,523		$	1,475,336
	(1) The Company’s mortgage note payable is secured by one entertainment retail center, which had a net book value of approximately $48.6 million at December 31, 2014. The note had an initial balance of $36.0 million and the monthly payments are based on a 30 year amortization schedule. The note requires monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $206 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity of approximately $30.1 million.
	(2) On September 25, 2013, the Company assumed a mortgage note payable of $5.4 million in conjunction with the acquisition of a theatre property, which had a net book value of $10.9 million at December 31, 2014 . The note requires monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $50 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity of $4.7 million. Upon acquisition, the carrying value of the note approximated fair value.
	(3) The Company’s mortgage notes payable are secured by six theatre properties, which had a net book value of approximately $74.5 million at December 31, 2014. The notes had initial balances totaling $79.0 million and the monthly payments are based on a 25 year amortization schedule. The notes require monthly principal and interest payments totaling approximately $498 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity totaling approximately $60.7 million.
	(4) The Company’s mortgage notes payable are secured by two theatre properties, which had a net book value of approximately $31.4 million at December 31, 2014. The notes had initial balances totaling $44.0 million and the monthly payments are based on a 25 year amortization schedule. The notes require monthly principal and interest payments totaling approximately $279 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity totaling approximately $33.9 million.
	(5) On April 21, 2014, the Company assumed a note payable in conjunction with the acquisition of 11 theatre properties. The carrying value of the note approximated fair value on the date of acquisition. The note requires quarterly interest payments of approximately $12 thousand with principal payment due at maturity.
	(6) The Company’s mortgage notes payable are secured by two theatre properties, which had a net book value of approximately $31.1 million at December 31, 2014. The notes had initial balances totaling $31.0 million and the monthly payments are based on a 25 year amortization schedule. The notes require monthly principal and interest payments totaling approximately $207 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity totaling approximately $24.4 million.
	(7) The Company’s mortgage notes payable are secured by four theatre properties, which had a net book value of approximately $26.2 million at December 31, 2014. The notes had initial balances totaling $27.8 million and the monthly payments are based on a 25 year amortization schedule. The notes require monthly principal and interest payments totaling approximately $180 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity totaling approximately $21.6 million.
	(8) The Company’s mortgage notes payable are secured by three theatre properties, which had a net book value of approximately $18.8 million at December 31, 2014. The notes had initial balances totaling $20.9 million and the monthly payments are based on a 25 year amortization schedule. The notes require monthly principal and interest payments totaling approximately $135 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity totaling approximately $16.2 million.
	(9) The Company’s mortgage note payable is secured by one theatre property, which had a net book value of approximately $9.2 million at December 31, 2014. The note had an initial balance of $11.6 million and the monthly payments are based on a 25 year amortization schedule. The note requires monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $75 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity of approximately $9.0 million.
	(10) The Company’s mortgage note payable is secured by one theatre property, which had a net book value of approximately $8.6 million at December 31, 2014. The note had an initial balance of $11.9 million and the monthly payments are based on a 30 year amortization schedule. The note requires monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $77 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity of approximately $9.2 million.
	(11) The Company’s mortgage notes payable are secured by four theatre properties, which had a net book value of approximately $29.9 million at December 31, 2014. The notes had initial balances totaling $38.9 million and the monthly payments are based on a 25 year amortization schedule. The notes require monthly principal and interest payments totaling approximately $247 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity totaling approximately $30.0 million. The weighted average interest rate on these notes is 5.85%.
	(12) On April 21, 2014, the Company assumed a mortgage note payable of $90.3 million in conjunction with the acquisition of 11 theatre properties. The mortgage note was recorded at fair value upon acquisition which was estimated to be $99.6 million. The fair value of this mortgage note was determined by discounting the future cash flows of the mortgage note using an estimated current market rate of 4.00%. The mortgage note is secured by 11 theatre properties, which had a net book value of approximately $121.8 million at December 31, 2014. The monthly payments are based on a 10 year amortization schedule and the mortgage note requires monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $635 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity of approximately $85.1 million.
	(13) On March 3, 2011, the Company assumed a mortgage note payable of $3.8 million in conjunction with the acquisition of a theatre property. The note was recorded at fair value upon acquisition which was estimated to be $4.1 million. The fair value of the note was determined by discounting the future cash flows of the note using an estimated current market rate of 5.29%. The note is secured by one theatre property, which had a net book value of approximately $8.3 million at December 31, 2014. The monthly payments are based on a 25 year amortization schedule and the note requires monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $28 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity of approximately $3.2 million.
	(14) The Company's unsecured revolving credit facility (the facility) bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.40%, which was 1.56% on December 31, 2014. Interest is payable monthly. On March 26, 2014, the Company increased the size of this facility from $475.0 million to $535.0 million. The facility contains an accordion feature such that the maximum borrowing amount available under the facility can be increased to $600.0 million. As of December 31, 2014, the Company had $62.0 million outstanding under the facility and the total availability under the revolving credit facility was $473.0 million.
	(15) The Company’s mortgage notes payable due August 1, 2017 are secured by two theatre properties, which had a net book value of approximately $26.2 million at December 31, 2014. The notes had initial balances totaling $28.0 million and the monthly payments are based on a 25 year amortization schedule. The notes require monthly principal and interest payments totaling approximately $178 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity totaling approximately $21.7 million.
	(16) The Company’s mortgage note payable due February 1, 2018 is secured by one theatre property which had a net book value of approximately $19.6 million at December 31, 2014. The mortgage loan had an initial balance of $17.5 million and the monthly payments are based on a 20 year amortization schedule. The note requires monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $127 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity of approximately $11.6 million.
	(17) The Company’s mortgage note payable due July 15, 2018 is secured by one theatre property, which had a net book value of approximately $17.5 million at December 31, 2014. The note had an initial balance of $18.9 million and the monthly payments are based on a 20 year amortization schedule. The notes require monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $151 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity of approximately $843 thousand.
	(18) The Company's unsecured term loan payable bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.60%, which was 1.77% on December 31, 2014. Interest is payable monthly. On March 26, 2014, the Company increased the size of this facility from $265.0 million to $275.0 million. On September 19, 2014, the Company further increased the size of this facility to $285.0 million.
	(19) On June 30, 2010, the Company issued $250.0 million in senior unsecured notes due on July 15, 2020. The notes bear interest at 7.75%. Interest is payable on July 15 and January 15 of each year beginning on January 15, 2011 until the stated maturity date of July 15, 2020. The notes were issued at 98.29% of their principal amount and are guaranteed by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries. The notes contain various covenants, including: (i) a limitation on incurrence of any debt that would cause the ratio of the Company’s debt to adjusted total assets to exceed 60%; (ii) a limitation on incurrence of any secured debt which would cause the ratio of the Company’s secured debt to adjusted total assets to exceed 40%; (iii) a limitation on incurrence of any debt which would cause the Company’s debt service coverage ratio to be less than 1.5 times; and (iv) the maintenance at all times of total unencumbered assets not less than 150% of the Company’s outstanding unsecured debt.
	(20) On August 8, 2012, the Company issued $350.0 million in senior unsecured notes due on August 15, 2022. The notes bear interest at 5.75%. Interest is payable on February 15 and August 15 of each year beginning on February 15, 2013 until the stated maturity date of August 15, 2022. The notes were issued at 99.998% of their principal amount and are guaranteed by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries. The notes contain various covenants, including: (i) a limitation on incurrence of any debt that would cause the ratio of the Company’s debt to adjusted total assets to exceed 60%; (ii) a limitation on incurrence of any secured debt which would cause the ratio of the Company’s secured debt to adjusted total assets to exceed 40%; (iii) a limitation on incurrence of any debt which would cause the Company’s debt service coverage ratio to be less than 1.5 times; and (iv) the maintenance at all times of total unencumbered assets not less than 150% of the Company’s outstanding unsecured debt.
	(21) On June 18, 2013, the Company issued $275.0 million in senior unsecured notes due on July 15, 2023. The notes bear interest at 5.25%. Interest is payable on January 15 and July 15 of each year beginning on January 15, 2014 until the stated maturity date of July 15, 2023. The notes were issued at 99.546% of their principal amount and are guaranteed by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries. The notes contain various covenants, including: (i) a limitation on incurrence of any debt that would cause the ratio of the Company’s debt to adjusted total assets to exceed 60%; (ii) a limitation on incurrence of any secured debt which would cause the ratio of the Company’s secured debt to adjusted total assets to exceed 40%; (iii) a limitation on incurrence of any debt which would cause the Company’s debt service coverage ratio to be less than 1.5 times and (iv) the maintenance at all times of the Company's total unencumbered assets such that they are not less than 150% of the Company’s outstanding unsecured debt.
	(22) The Company’s bonds payable due October 1, 2037 are secured by three theatres, which had a net book value of approximately $23.1 million at December 31, 2014, and bear interest at a variable rate which resets on a weekly basis and was 0.03% at December 31, 2014. The bonds requires monthly interest only payments with principal due at maturity.
	Certain of the Company’s debt agreements contain customary restrictive covenants related to financial and operating performance as well as certain cross-default provisions. The Company was in compliance with all financial covenants at December 31, 2014.
	Principal payments due on long-term debt obligations subsequent to December 31, 2014 (without consideration of any extensions) are as follows (in thousands):
		Amount
	Year:
	2015	$	110,081
	2016	109,747
	2017	227,319
	2018	298,381
	2019	—
	Thereafter	899,995
	Total	$	1,645,523
	The Company capitalizes a portion of interest costs as a component of property under development. The following is a summary of interest expense, net for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):
		2014			2013			2012
	Interest on loans	$	82,839		$	78,292		$	71,849
	Amortization of deferred financing costs	4,248			4,041			4,218
	Credit facility and letter of credit fees	1,735			1,510			1,515
Interest cost capitalized	(7,525		)	(2,763		)	(859		)
Interest income	(27		)	(53		)	(79		)
Less: interest income of discontinued operations	—			29			12
Interest expense, net	$	81,270		$	81,056		$	76,656

Variable_Interest_Entities

Variable Interest Entities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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. 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 December 31, 2014, the Company does not have any investments in consolidated VIEs.
	Unconsolidated VIE
	At December 31, 2014, the Company’s recorded investment in SVVI, a VIE that is unconsolidated, was $191.1 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 $191.1 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. For further discussion of this mortgage note, see Note 6.

Derivative_Instruments

Derivative Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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 $5.1 million and $4.5 million recorded in “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities” and derivative assets of $14.8 million and $6.1 million recorded in “Other assets” in the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2014 and 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 $14.8 million and derivative assets of $6.1 million that would have been offset against the respective derivative liabilities of $5.1 million and liabilities of $4.5 million, resulting in a net derivative asset of $9.7 million and $1.6 million (with no derivative liability) at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  The Company has not posted or received collateral with its derivative counterparties as of December 31, 2014 and 2013. See Note 13 for disclosures relating to the fair value of the derivative instruments as of December 31, 2014 and 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 term loan 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 a fixed rate 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 years ending December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, 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 years ending December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
	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 December 31, 2014, the Company estimates that during the twelve months ending December 31, 2015, $1.4 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 utilized to translate revenues and expenses of these properties.
	At December 31, 2014, the Company’s cross-currency swaps had 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 years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012. As of December 31, 2014, the Company estimates that during the twelve months ending December 31, 2015, $1.3 million will be reclassified from AOCI to other expense.
	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 date. 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 year ended December 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 the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012. Amounts are reclassified out of AOCI into earnings when the hedged net investment is either sold or substantially liquidated.
	Below is a summary of the effect of derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of changes in equity and income for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
	Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity and Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
		Year Ended December 31,
	Description	2014			2013			2012
	Interest Rate Swaps
	Amount of Loss Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	$	(2,458	)	$	(2,372	)	$	(5,462	)
	Amount of Expense Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) (1)	(1,833		)	(1,749		)	(1,613		)
	Cross Currency Swaps
	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	3,560			2,278			(684		)
	Amount of Income (Expense) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) (2)	698			(160		)	(617		)
	Currency Forward Agreements
	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	11,600			8,092			(2,078		)
	Amount of Income (Expense) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) (2)	—			287			(21		)
	Total
	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	$	12,702		$	7,998		$	(8,224	)
	Amount of Expense Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion)	(1,135		)	(1,622		)	(2,251		)
	-1	Included in “Interest expense, net” in accompanying consolidated statements of income.
	-2	Included in “Other expense” or "Other income" in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.
	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 December 31, 2014, the fair value of the Company’s derivatives in a liability position related to these agreements was $5.1 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 $5.2 million.

Fair_Value_Disclosures

Fair Value Disclosures	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures	Fair Value Disclosures
	The Company’s 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 December 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 December 31, 2014 and 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 December 31, 2014 and 2013
	(Dollars in thousands)
	Description	Quoted Prices in		Significant			Significant		Balance at
		Active Markets		Other			Unobservable		December 31,
		for Identical		Observable			Inputs (Level 3)
		Assets (Level I)		Inputs (Level 2)
	2014:00:00
	Cross Currency Swaps*	$	—	$	4,592		$	—	$	4,592
	Currency Forward Agreements*	$	—	$	10,227		$	—	$	10,227
	Interest Rate Swap Agreements**	$	—	$	(5,096	)	$	—	$	(5,096	)
	2013:00:00
	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 non-recurring measurements during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Management compares the carrying value and 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 December 31, 2014:
	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 December 31, 2014, the Company had a carrying value of $508.0 million in fixed rate mortgage notes receivable outstanding, including related accrued interest, with a weighted average interest rate of approximately 9.07%. 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 $488.8 million with an estimated weighted average market rate of 10.13% at December 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 approximately $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 as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 is estimated by discounting the future cash flows of the instrument using current market rates. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company had an investment in a direct financing lease with a carrying value of $199.3 million and $242.2 million, respectively, and weighted average effective interest rate of 11.99% and 12.01%, respectively. 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 December 31, 2014 and 2013.
	Derivative instruments:
	Derivative instruments are carried at their fair market value.
	Debt instruments:
	The fair value of the Company's debt as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 is estimated by discounting the future cash flows of each instrument using current market rates. At December 31, 2014, the Company had a carrying value of $372.0 million in variable rate debt outstanding with an average weighted interest rate of approximately 1.57%. The carrying value of the variable rate debt outstanding approximates the fair market value at December 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.
	As described in Note 10, at December 31, 2014 and 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 December 31, 2014, the Company had a carrying value of $1.27 billion in fixed rate debt outstanding with an average weighted interest rate of approximately 5.94%. Discounting the future cash flows for fixed rate debt using rates of 2.13% to 4.56%, management estimates the fair value of the fixed rate debt to be approximately $1.38 billion with an estimated weighted average market rate of 3.76% at December 31, 2014.
	At December 31, 2013, the Company had a carrying value of $1.19 billion in fixed rate 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 market rate of 4.85% at December 31, 2013.

Common_and_Preferred_Shares

Common and Preferred Shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Common and Preferred Shares [Abstract]
Common And Preferred Shares	Common and Preferred Shares
	Common Shares
	The Board of Trustees declared cash dividends totaling $3.42 and $3.16 per common share for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Of the total dividends calculated for tax purposes, the amounts characterized as ordinary income, return of capital and long-term capital gain for cash dividends paid per common share for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
		2014		2013
	Taxable ordinary income	$	3.0364	$	2.5994
	Return of capital	0.3619		1.047
	Long-term capital gain	—		—
	Unrecaptured Sec. 1250 Gain	—		—
	Totals	$	3.3983	$	3.6464
	On September 23, 2014, the Company issued 3,680,000 common shares in a registered public offering for total net proceeds, after the underwriting discount and offering expenses, of approximately $184.2 million. The net proceeds from the public offering were used to pay down the Company’s unsecured revolving credit facility.
	During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company issued an aggregate of 1,563,709 common shares under the direct share purchase component of its Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Share Purchase Plan (DSP Plan) for total net proceeds of $79.5 million.
	Series C Convertible Preferred Shares
	On December 22, 2006, the Company issued 5.4 million 5.75% Series C cumulative convertible preferred shares (Series C preferred shares) in a registered public offering for net proceeds of approximately $130.8 million, after underwriting discounts and expenses. The Company will pay cumulative dividends on the Series C preferred shares from the date of original issuance in the amount of $1.4375 per share each year, which is equivalent to 5.75% of the $25 liquidation preference per share. Dividends on the Series C preferred shares are payable quarterly in arrears. The Company does not have the right to redeem the Series C preferred shares except in limited circumstances to preserve the Company’s REIT status. The Series C preferred shares have no stated maturity and will not be subject to any sinking fund or mandatory redemption. As of December 31, 2014, the Series C preferred shares are convertible, at the holder’s option, into the Company’s common shares at a conversion rate of 0.3700 common shares per Series C preferred share, which is equivalent to a conversion price of $67.57 per common share. This conversion ratio may increase over time upon certain specified triggering events including if the Company’s common dividends per share exceeds a quarterly threshold of $0.6875.
	Upon the occurrence of certain fundamental changes, the Company will under certain circumstances increase the conversion rate by a number of additional common shares or, in lieu thereof, may in certain circumstances elect to adjust the conversion rate upon the Series C preferred shares becoming convertible into shares of the public acquiring or surviving company.
	The Company may, at its option, cause the Series C preferred shares to be automatically converted into that number of common shares that are issuable at the then prevailing conversion rate. The Company may exercise its conversion right only if, at certain times, the closing price of the Company’s common shares equals or exceeds 135% of the then prevailing conversion price of the Series C preferred shares.
	Owners of the Series C preferred shares generally have no voting rights, except under certain dividend defaults. Upon conversion, the Company may choose to deliver the conversion value to the owners in cash, common shares, or a combination of cash and common shares.
	The Board of Trustees declared cash dividends totaling $1.4375 per Series C preferred share for each of the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The total amount of cash dividends paid per Series C preferred share of $1.4375 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 were characterized as taxable ordinary income.
	Series D Preferred Shares
	On November 5, 2012, the Company completed the redemption of all of its 4.6 million outstanding 7.375% Series D cumulative redeemable preferred shares (Series D preferred shares). The shares were redeemed at a redemption price of $25.18 per share. This price is the sum of the $25.00 per share liquidation preference and a quarterly dividend per share of $0.4609375 prorated through the redemption date. In conjunction with the redemption, the Company recognized preferred share redemption costs, representing the original issuance costs and other redemption related expenses. This charge reduced net income available to common shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2012 by $3.9 million.
	Series E Convertible Preferred Shares
	On April 2, 2008, the Company issued 3.5 million 9.00% Series E cumulative convertible preferred shares (Series E preferred shares) in a registered public offering for net proceeds of approximately $83.4 million, after underwriting discounts and expenses. The Company will pay cumulative dividends on the Series E preferred shares from the date of original issuance in the amount of $2.25 per share each year, which is equivalent to 9.00% of the $25 liquidation preference per share. Dividends on the Series E preferred shares are payable quarterly in arrears. The Company does not have the right to redeem the Series E preferred shares except in limited circumstances to preserve the Company’s REIT status. The Series E preferred shares have no stated maturity and will not be subject to any sinking fund or mandatory redemption. As of December 31, 2014, the Series E preferred shares are convertible, at the holder’s option, into the Company’s common shares at a conversion rate of 0.4551 common shares per Series E preferred share, which is equivalent to a conversion price of $54.93 per common share. This conversion ratio may increase over time upon certain specified triggering events including if the Company’s common dividends per share exceeds a quarterly threshold of $0.84.
	Upon the occurrence of certain fundamental changes, the Company will under certain circumstances increase the conversion rate by a number of additional common shares or, in lieu thereof, may in certain circumstances elect to adjust the conversion rate upon the Series E preferred shares becoming convertible into shares of the public acquiring or surviving company.
	The Company may, at its option, cause the Series E preferred shares to be automatically converted into that number of common shares that are issuable at the then prevailing conversion rate. The Company may exercise its conversion right only if, at certain times, the closing price of the Company’s common shares equals or exceeds 150% of the then prevailing conversion price of the Series E preferred shares.
	Owners of the Series E preferred shares generally have no voting rights, except under certain dividend defaults. Upon conversion, the Company may choose to deliver the conversion value to the owners in cash, common shares, or a combination of cash and common shares.
	The Board of Trustees declared cash dividends totaling $2.25 per Series E preferred share for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. The total amount of cash dividends paid per Series E preferred share of $2.25 for each of the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 were characterized as taxable ordinary income.
	Series F Preferred Shares
	On October 12, 2012, the Company issued 5.0 million shares of 6.625% Series F cumulative redeemable preferred shares (Series F preferred shares) in a registered public offering for net proceeds of approximately $120.6 million, after underwriting discounts and expenses. The Company will pay cumulative dividends on the Series F preferred shares from the date of original issuance in the amount of $1.65625 per share each year, which is equivalent to 6.625% of the $25.00 liquidation preference per share. Dividends on the Series F preferred shares are payable quarterly in arrears. The Company may not redeem the Series F preferred shares before October 12, 2017, except in limited circumstances to preserve the Company’s REIT status or in connection with a change of control. On or after October 12, 2017, the Company may, at its option, redeem the Series F preferred shares in whole at any time or in part from time to time by paying $25.00 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends up to and including the date of redemption. The Series F preferred shares have no stated maturity and will not be subject to any sinking fund or mandatory redemption. The Series F preferred shares are not convertible into any of the Company's securities, except under certain circumstances in connection with a change of control. Owners of the Series F preferred shares generally have no voting rights except under certain dividend defaults.
	The Board of Trustees declared cash dividends totaling $1.65625 per Series F preferred share for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. The total amount of cash dividends paid per Series F preferred share of $1.65625 and $1.67006 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, were characterized as taxable ordinary income.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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 years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 (amounts in thousands except per share information):
		Year Ended December 31, 2014
		Income			Shares	Per Share
		(numerator)			(denominator)	Amount
	Basic EPS:
	Income from continuing operations	$	175,752
	Less: preferred dividend requirements	(23,807		)
	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	151,945		54,244	$	2.8
	Income from discontinued operations available to common shareholders	$	3,881		54,244	$	0.07
	Net income available to common shareholders	$	155,826		54,244	$	2.87
	Diluted EPS:
	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	151,945		54,244
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Share options	—			200
	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	151,945		54,444	$	2.79
	Income from discontinued operations available to common shareholders	$	3,881		54,444	$	0.07
	Net income available to common shareholders	$	155,826		54,444	$	2.86
		Year Ended December 31, 2013
		Income			Shares	Per Share
		(numerator)			(denominator)	Amount
	Basic EPS:
	Income from continuing operations	$	175,637
	Less: preferred dividend requirements	(23,806		)
	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	151,831		48,028	$	3.16
	Income from discontinued operations available to common shareholders	$	4,589		48,028	$	0.1
	Net income available to common shareholders	$	156,420		48,028	$	3.26
	Diluted EPS:
	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	151,831		48,028
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Share options	—			186
	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	151,831		48,214	$	3.15
	Income from discontinued operations available to common shareholders	$	4,589		48,214	$	0.09
	Net income available to common shareholders	$	156,420		48,214	$	3.24
		Year Ended December 31, 2012
		Income			Shares	Per Share
		(numerator)			(denominator)	Amount
	Basic EPS:
	Income from continuing operations	$	141,906
	Less: preferred dividend requirements and redemption costs	(28,396		)
	Noncontrolling interest adjustments	(108		)
	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	113,402		46,798	$	2.42
	Loss from discontinued operations available to common shareholders	$	(20,242	)	46,798	$	(0.43	)
	Net income available to common shareholders	$	93,160		46,798	$	1.99
	Diluted EPS:
	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	113,402		46,798
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Share options	—			251
	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	113,402		47,049	$	2.41
	Loss from discontinued operations available to common shareholders	$	(20,242	)	47,049	$	(0.43	)
	Net income available to common shareholders	$	93,160		47,049	$	1.98
	The additional 1.9 million common shares that would result from the conversion of the Company’s Series C preferred shares and the additional 1.6 million common shares that would result from the conversion of the Company’s Series E 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 years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 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 years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012. However, options to purchase 338 thousand, 331 thousand and 368 thousand shares of common shares at per share prices ranging from $46.86 to $65.50, $45.20 to $65.50 and $44.62 to $65.50, were outstanding at the end of 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive.

Equity_Incentive_Plans

Equity Incentive Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Equity Incentive Plans	Equity Incentive Plan
	Grants of common shares and options to purchase common shares are issued under the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan. Under the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan, 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 December 31, 2014, there were 1,389,685 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, 2011	1,002,833		$	18.18			—		$	65.5	$	34.41
	Exercised	(224,181	)	18.18				—		36.56		23.42
	Granted	103,082		44.62				—		47.99		45.6
	Forfeited	(396	)	18.18				—		46.69		40.03
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012	881,338		$	18.18			—		$	65.5	$	38.51
	Exercised	(143,272	)	18.18				—		47.2		30.64
	Granted	115,257		46.86				—		58.09		47.86
	Forfeited	(12,658	)	36.56				—		60.42		56.9
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	840,665		$	18.18			—		$	65.5	$	40.85
	Exercised	(35,963	)	32.5				—		52.72		42.63
	Granted	172,178		51.64				—		51.64		51.64
	Forfeited	(26,666	)	45.2				—		51.64		50.11
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014	950,214		$	18.18			—		$	65.5	$	42.48
	The weighted average fair value of options granted was $13.87, $12.35 and $12.08 during 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The intrinsic value of stock options exercised was $0.4 million, $2.9 million, and $5.1 million during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Additionally, the Company repurchased 27,250 shares into treasury shares in conjunction with the stock options exercised during the year ended December 31, 2014 with a total value of $1.5 million.
	The expense related to share options included in the determination of net income for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $1.4 million, $856 thousand and $937 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%, 1.0% and 1.1% to 1.4% in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, dividend yield of 6.4%, 5.4% to 6.5% and 6.3% to 6.7% in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, volatility factors in the expected market price of the Company’s common shares of 50.3%, 50.7% and 51.3% to 51.4% in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, 0.28%, 0.23% to 0.29% and 0.25% expected forfeiture rates for 2014, 2013 and 2012, and an expected life of approximately six years for 2014, 2013, and 2012. 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.
	At December 31, 2014, stock-option expense to be recognized in future periods was $2.4 million as follows (in thousands):
		Amount
	Year:
	2015	$	1,125
	2016	824
	2017	477
	2018	—
	Total	$	2,426
	The following table summarizes outstanding options at December 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		4.1
	20.00 - 29.99	—		0
	30.00 - 39.99	14,774		5.1
	40.00 - 49.99	470,840		4.6
	50.00 - 59.99	169,388		8.7
	60.00 - 65.50	93,353		2
		950,214		5		$	42.48		$	15,059
	The following table summarizes exercisable options at December 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		4.1
	20.00 - 29.99	—		0
	30.00 - 39.99	14,774		5.1
	40.00 - 49.99	335,812		3.5
	50.00 - 59.99	9,375		4.3
	60.00 - 65.50	93,353		2
		655,173		3.5		$	39.36		$	12,631
	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
	Forfeited	(34,282	)	50.24
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014	468,451		$	49.29			1
	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, $6.7 million and $7.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. At December 31, 2014, unamortized share-based compensation expense related to nonvested shares was $11.4 million and will be recognized in future periods as follows (in thousands):
		Amount
	Year:
	2015	$	5,391
	2016	3,957
2017	2,030
Total	$	11,378
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	19,685		53.55
Vested	(17,530	)	58.38
Outstanding at December 31, 2014	19,685		$	53.55			0.38
The holders of restricted share units have voting rights and receive dividends 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 December 31, 2014, unamortized share-based compensation expense related to restricted share units was $351 thousand which will be recognized in 2015.

Operating_Leases

Operating Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Leases [Abstract]
Operating Leases	Operating Leases
	Most of the Company’s rental properties are leased under operating leases with expiration dates ranging from 1 to 34 years. Future minimum rentals on non-cancelable tenant operating leases at December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
		Amount
	Year:
	2015	$	296,814
	2016	290,130
	2017	277,997
	2018	256,148
	2019	231,262
	Thereafter	1,788,995
	Total	$	3,141,346
	The Company leases its executive office from an unrelated landlord. Rental expense totaled approximately $521 thousand, $435 thousand and $467 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and is included as a component of general and administrative expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. Future minimum lease payments under this lease at December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
		Amount
	Year:
	2015	$	544
	2016	441
	2017	—
	2018	—
	2019	—
	Thereafter	—
	Total	$	985

Quarterly_Financial_Informatio

Quarterly Financial Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information	Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited)
	Summarized quarterly financial data for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows (in thousands, except per share data):
		March 31		June 30		September 30		December 31
	2014:00:00
	Total revenue	$	89,857	$	91,787	$	98,738	$	104,669
	Net income	43,533		40,760		42,705		52,635
	Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	37,581		34,808		36,753		46,684
	Basic net income per common share	0.72		0.65		0.68		0.82
	Diluted net income per common share	0.71		0.65		0.68		0.81
		March 31		June 30		September 30		December 31
	2013:00:00
	Total revenue	$	82,898	$	82,973	$	87,841	$	89,352
	Net income	41,206		32,476		43,502		63,042
	Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	35,254		26,524		37,551		57,091
	Basic net income per common share	0.75		0.56		0.79		1.12
	Diluted net income per common share	0.75		0.56		0.79		1.12
	During the three months ended December 31, 2014, the Company received a $5.0 million prepayment fee from a borrower which is included in mortgage and other financing income in the accompanying consolidated statements of income for the year ended December 31, 2014. See Note 6 for further discussion.
	Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2013 amounts to conform to the 2014 presentation for asset groups that qualify for presentation as discontinued operations.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation Disclosures [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations	Discontinued Operations
	Included in discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2014 is the reversal of liabilities totaling $3.9 million that related to the acquisition or ownership of Toronto Dundas Square. These liabilities were reversed as the related payments are not expected to occur. Included in discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2013 are five winery and vineyard properties that were sold during 2013. Included in discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2012 are the prior mentioned properties as well as two winery and vineyard properties which were sold during 2012. Additionally, included in discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2012 is a gain on sale or acquisition of real estate of $0.3 million that relates to the settlement of escrow reserves established with the March 29, 2011 sale of Toronto Dundas Square.
	The operating results relating to discontinued operations are as follows (in thousands):
		Year ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Rental revenue	$	3		$	1,685		$	5,389
	Tenant reimbursements	—			513			—
	Other income	—			426			2,325
	Mortgage and other financing income	—			—			112
	Total revenue	3			2,624			7,826
	Property operating expense (income)	(484		)	45			(1,036		)
	Other expense (benefit)	(18		)	547			2,733
	Interest expense, net	—			(29		)	(12		)
	Transaction costs (benefit)	(3,376		)	—			—
	Impairment charges	—			—			20,835
	Depreciation and amortization	—			1,728			5,521
	Income (loss) before gain on sale of real estate	3,881			333			(20,215		)
	Gain (loss) on sale of real estate	—			4,256			(27		)
	Net income (loss)	$	3,881		$	4,589		$	(20,242	)

Other_Commitments_And_Continge

Other Commitments And Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Commitments And Contingencies	Other Commitments and Contingencies
	As of December 31, 2014, the Company had seven entertainment development projects for which it has commitments to fund approximately $29.8 million of additional improvements, 16 education development projects for which is has commitments to fund approximately $107.0 million of additional improvements and nine recreation development projects for which it has commitments to fund approximately $110.9 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 agreements, 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 December 31, 2014, the Company had five mortgage notes receivable with commitments totaling approximately $155.4 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 $22.9 million related to two theatres in Louisiana for which the Company earns a fee at an annual rate of 2.88% to 4.00% over the 30 year terms of the related bonds. The Company has recorded $9.8 million as a deferred asset included in other assets and $9.8 million included in other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 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 June 7, 2011, affiliates of Louis Cappelli, Concord Associates, L.P., Concord Resort, LLC and Concord Kiamesha LLC (the Cappelli Group), filed a complaint with the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Sullivan, against two subsidiaries of the Company seeking (i) a declaratory judgment concerning the Company's obligations under a previously disclosed settlement agreement involving these entities, (ii) an order that the Company execute the golf course lease and the “Racino Parcel” lease subject to the settlement agreement, and (iii) an extension of the restrictive covenant against ownership or operation of a casino on the Concord resort property under the settlement agreement (the Restrictive Covenant), which covenant was set to expire on December 31, 2011. The Company filed counterclaims seeking related relief. The Cappelli Group subsequently obtained leave to discontinue its claims, but the counterclaims remained pending. On June 30, 2014, the Court (i) denied the Cappelli Group's motion to dismiss the counterclaims, (ii) granted the Company's motion for summary judgment finding that the Cappelli Group missed the December 31, 2011 deadline to fully execute a master credit agreement which was a condition to the Company's obligation to continue its joint development activities with the Cappelli Group under the settlement agreement, (iii) granted the Company's motion for summary judgment finding that the Restrictive Covenant had expired, and (iv) granted the Company's motion for declaratory relief declaring the Company as master developer of the Concord resort property. The Cappelli Group perfected its appeal of the summary judgment decision in the Appellate Division, Third Department on December 30, 2014.
	On October 20, 2011, the Cappelli Group also filed suit against the Company and two affiliates in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Westchester, asserting a claim for breach of contract and the implied covenant of good faith, and seeking damages of at least $800 million, based on the same allegations as in the action the Cappelli Group filed in Sullivan County Supreme Court.  The Company has moved to dismiss the Amended Complaint in Westchester County based on the Sullivan County Supreme Court’s June 30, 2014 decision, and the Cappelli Group has cross-moved for a stay of the action.  The motion and cross-motion have been fully briefed, and are under judicial consideration.
	On September 18, 2013, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (the District Court) dismissed the complaint filed by Concord Associates L.P. and six other companies affiliated with Mr. Cappelli against the Company and certain of its 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 the Company 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. On October 2, 2013, the plaintiffs filed a motion for reconsideration with the District Court, seeking permission to file a Second Amended Complaint, and soon after filed a Notice of Appeal. The District Court denied the motion for reconsideration in an Opinion and Order dated November 3, 2014, and the plaintiffs perfected their appeal in the Second Circuit on or about December 17, 2014.
	The Company has not determined that losses related to these matters are probable. Because of the favorable rulings from the Supreme Court of Sullivan County, New York and the District Court, and the pending or potential appeals, 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	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	Segment Information
	The Company has 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 December 31, 2014
		Entertainment			Education		Recreation		Other		Corporate/Unallocated			Consolidated
	Total Assets	$	2,014,416		$	734,512	$	696,931	$	206,795	$	49,394		$	3,702,048
		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:
		For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
		Entertainment			Education		Recreation		Other		Corporate/Unallocated			Consolidated
	Rental revenue	$	237,429		$	27,874	$	20,368	$	1,002	$	—		$	286,673
	Tenant reimbursements	17,640			—		—		23		—			17,663
	Other income (loss)	(6		)	—		—		315		700			1,009
	Mortgage and other financing income	7,056			31,488		40,775		387		—			79,706
	Total revenue	262,119			59,362		61,143		1,727		700			385,051
	Property operating expense	24,143			—		—		754		—			24,897
	Other expense	—			—		—		771		—			771
	Total investment expenses	24,143			—		—		1,525		—			25,668
	Net operating income - before unallocated items	237,976			59,362		61,143		202		700			359,383
	Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Income:
	General and administrative expense													(27,566		)
	Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff													(301		)
	Interest expense, net													(81,270		)
	Transaction costs													(2,452		)
	Provision for loan losses													(3,777		)
	Depreciation and amortization													(66,739		)
	Equity in income from joint ventures													1,273
	Gain on sale or acquisition, net													1,209
	Gain on sale of investment in a direct financing lease													220
	Income tax expense													(4,228		)
	Discontinued operations:
	Income from discontinued operations													505
	Transaction (costs) benefit													3,376
	Net income													179,633
	Preferred dividend requirements													(23,807		)
	Net income available to common shareholders													$	155,826
		For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
		Entertainment			Education		Recreation		Other		Corporate/Unallocated			Consolidated
	Rental revenue	$	221,024		$	15,931	$	10,124	$	1,630	$	—		$	248,709
	Tenant reimbursements	18,401			—		—		—		—			18,401
	Other income	80			—		—		1,471		131			1,682
	Mortgage and other financing income	8,447			33,275		32,232		318		—			74,272
	Total revenue	247,952			49,206		42,356		3,419		131			343,064
	Property operating expense	25,521			—		—		495		—			26,016
	Other expense	—			—		—		658		—			658
	Total investment expenses	25,521			—		—		1,153		—			26,674
	Net operating income - before unallocated items	222,431			49,206		42,356		2,266		131			316,390
	Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Income:
	General and administrative expense													(25,613		)
	Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff													(6,166		)
	Gain on early extinguishment of debt													4,539
	Interest expense, net													(81,056		)
	Transaction costs													(1,955		)
	Depreciation and amortization													(53,946		)
	Equity in income from joint ventures													1,398
	Gain on sale or acquisition, net													3,017
	Gain on previously held equity interst													4,853
	Income tax benefit													14,176
	Discontinued operations:
	Income from discontinued operations													333
	Gain on sale of real estate													4,256
	Net income													180,226
Preferred dividend requirements													(23,806		)
Net income available to common shareholders													$	156,420
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
	Entertainment			Education		Recreation		Other		Corporate/Unallocated			Consolidated
Rental revenue	$	221,020		$	8,663	$	3,615	$	1,219	$	—		$	234,517
Tenant reimbursements	18,575			—		—		—		—			18,575
Other income	98			—		—		639		1			738
Mortgage and other financing income	4,308			30,130		29,440		99		—			63,977
Total revenue	244,001			38,793		33,055		1,957		1			317,807
Property operating expense	24,008			—		—		907		—			24,915
Other expense	4			—		—		739		639			1,382
Total investment expenses	24,012			—		—		1,646		639			26,297
Net operating income (loss) - before unallocated items	219,989			38,793		33,055		311		(638		)	291,510
Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Income:
General and administrative expense													(23,170		)
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff													(627		)
Interest expense, net													(76,656		)
Transaction costs													(404		)
Impairment charges													(3,074		)
Depreciation and amortization													(46,698		)
Equity in income from joint ventures													1,025
Discontinued operations:
Income from discontinued operations													620
Impairment charges													(20,835		)
Loss on sale or acquisition of real estate													(27		)
Net income													121,664
Noncontrolling interests													(108		)
Preferred dividend requirements													(24,508		)
Preferred share redemption costs													(3,888		)
Net income available to common shareholders													$	93,160

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
	A portion of our 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 December 31, 2014 and 2013 and for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of December 31, 2014
		EPR			Wholly  Owned			Non-			Consolidated			Consolidated
		Properties			Subsidiary			Guarantor			Elimination
		(Issuer)			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Assets
	Rental properties, net	$	—		$	1,737,982		$	713,552		$	—		$	2,451,534
	Land held for development	—			—			206,001			—			206,001
	Property under development	—			171,139			10,659			—			181,798
	Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net	—			413,025			94,930			—			507,955
	Investment in a direct financing lease, net	—			199,332			—			—			199,332
	Investment in joint ventures	—			—			5,738			—			5,738
	Cash and cash equivalents	(1,234		)	786			3,784			—			3,336
	Restricted cash	1,000			10,215			1,857			—			13,072
	Deferred financing costs, net	15,224			4,136			549			—			19,909
	Accounts receivable, net	90			32,303			14,889			—			47,282
	Intercompany notes receivable	—			—			175,757			(175,757		)	—
	Investments in subsidiaries	3,124,416			—			—			(3,124,416		)	—
	Other assets	21,272			8,658			36,161			—			66,091
	Total assets	$	3,160,768		$	2,577,576		$	1,263,877		$	(3,300,173	)	$	3,702,048
	Liabilities and Equity
	Liabilities:
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	51,673		$	32,009		$	(1,502	)	$	—		$	82,180
	Dividends payable	22,233			—			—			—			22,233
	Unearned rents and interest	750			20,131			4,742			—			25,623
	Intercompany notes payable	—			—			175,757			(175,757		)	—
	Debt	1,160,000			62,000			423,523			—			1,645,523
	Total liabilities	1,234,656			114,140			602,520			(175,757		)	1,775,559
	EPR Properties shareholders’ equity	1,926,112			2,463,436			660,980			(3,124,416		)	1,926,112
	Noncontrolling interests	—			—			377			—			377
	Equity	$	1,926,112		$	2,463,436		$	661,357		$	(3,124,416	)	$	1,926,489
	Total liabilities and equity	$	3,160,768		$	2,577,576		$	1,263,877		$	(3,300,173	)	$	3,702,048
	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, net	—			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
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
For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
	EPR			Wholly  Owned			Non-			Consolidated			Consolidated
	Properties			Subsidiary			Guarantors			Elimination
	(Issuer)			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
Rental revenue	$	—		$	193,723		$	92,950		$	—		$	286,673
Tenant reimbursements	—			3,660			14,003			—			17,663
Other income	—			1			1,008			—			1,009
Mortgage and other financing income	765			74,619			4,322			—			79,706
Intercompany fee income	3,124			—			—			(3,124		)	—
Interest income on intercompany notes receivable	—			—			24,796			(24,796		)	—
Total revenue	3,889			272,003			137,079			(27,920		)	385,051
Equity in subsidiaries’ earnings	241,921			—			—			(241,921		)	—
Property operating expense	—			9,620			15,277			—			24,897
Intercompany fee expense	—			—			3,124			(3,124		)	—
Other expense	—			—			771			—			771
General and administrative expense	—			18,236			9,330			—			27,566
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff	—			301			—			—			301
Interest expense, net	63,056			(2,773		)	20,987			—			81,270
Interest expense on intercompany notes payable	—			—			24,796			(24,796		)	—
Transaction costs	1,319			54			1,079			—			2,452
Provision for loan losses	—			—			3,777			—			3,777
Depreciation and amortization	1,224			45,021			20,494			—			66,739
Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items	180,211			201,544			37,444			(241,921		)	177,278
Equity in income from joint ventures	—			—			1,273			—			1,273
Gain on sale or acquisition, net	—			—			1,209			—			1,209
Gain on sale of investment in a direct financing lease	—			220			—			—			220
Income before income taxes	180,211			201,764			39,926			(241,921		)	179,980
Income tax expense	(578		)	—			(3,650		)	—			(4,228		)
Income from continuing operations	179,633			201,764			36,276			(241,921		)	175,752
Discontinued operations:
Income from discontinued operations	—			487			18			—			505
Transaction (costs) benefit	—			3,376			—			—			3,376
Net income attributable to EPR Properties	179,633			205,627			36,294			(241,921		)	179,633
Preferred dividend requirements	(23,807		)	—			—			—			(23,807		)
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	$	155,826		$	205,627		$	36,294		$	(241,921	)	$	155,826
Comprehensive income attributable to EPR Properties	$	175,006		$	205,767		$	32,152		$	(237,919	)	$	175,006
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
	EPR			Wholly  Owned			Non-			Consolidated			Consolidated
	Properties			Subsidiary			Guarantor			Elimination
	(Issuer)			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
Rental revenue	$	—		$	163,412		$	85,297		$	—		$	248,709
Tenant reimbursements	—			3,607			14,794			—			18,401
Other income	75			9			1,598			—			1,682
Mortgage and other financing income	994			69,327			3,951			—			74,272
Intercompany fee income	2,629			—			—			(2,629		)	—
Interest income on intercompany notes receivable	17,848			—			386			(18,234		)	—
Total revenue	21,546			236,355			106,026			(20,863		)	343,064
Equity in subsidiaries’ earnings	212,634			—			—			(212,634		)	—
Property operating expense	(88		)	10,451			15,653			—			26,016
Intercompany fee expense	—			—			2,629			(2,629		)	—
Other expense	—			—			658			—			658
General and administrative expense	—			17,507			8,106			—			25,613
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff	—			1,987			4,179			—			6,166
Gain on early extinguishment of debt	—			(4,539		)	—			—			(4,539		)
Interest expense, net	55,856			3,336			21,864			—			81,056
Interest expense on intercompany notes payable	—			—			18,234			(18,234		)	—
Transaction costs	1,813			—			142			—			1,955
Depreciation and amortization	1,093			34,318			18,535			—			53,946
Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items	175,506			173,295			16,026			(212,634		)	152,193
Equity in income from joint ventures	505			—			893			—			1,398
Gain on sale or acquisition, net	(150		)	3,167			—			—			3,017
Gain on previously held equity interest	4,853			—			—			—			4,853
Income before income taxes	180,714			176,462			16,919			(212,634		)	161,461
Income tax benefit (expense)	(488		)	—			14,664			—			14,176
Income from continuing operations	180,226			176,462			31,583			(212,634		)	175,637
Discontinued operations:
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	—			638			(305		)	—			333
Gain on sale of real estate	—			—			4,256			—			4,256
Net income attributable to EPR Properties	180,226			177,100			35,534			(212,634		)	180,226
Preferred dividend requirements	(23,806		)	—			—			—			(23,806		)
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	$	156,420		$	177,100		$	35,534		$	(212,634	)	$	156,420
Comprehensive income attributable to EPR Properties	$	176,797		$	177,336		$	32,492		$	(209,828	)	$	176,797
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
	EPR			Wholly  Owned			Non-			Consolidated			Consolidated
	Properties			Subsidiary			Guarantor			Elimination
	(Issuer)			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
Rental revenue	$	—		$	149,567		$	84,950		$	—		$	234,517
Tenant reimbursements	—			3,636			14,939			—			18,575
Other income	93			5			640			—			738
Mortgage and other financing income	494			60,089			3,394			—			63,977
Intercompany fee income	2,706			—			—			(2,706		)	—
Interest income on intercompany notes receivable	16,967			—			353			(17,320		)	—
Total revenue	20,260			213,297			104,276			(20,026		)	317,807
Equity in subsidiaries’ earnings	137,443			—			—			(137,443		)	—
Property operating expense	—			8,461			16,454			—			24,915
Intercompany fee expense	—			—			2,706			(2,706		)	—
Other expense	—			4			1,378			—			1,382
General and administrative expense	—			15,358			7,812			—			23,170
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff	—			627			—			—			627
Interest expense, net	35,240			15,339			26,077			—			76,656
Interest expense on intercompany notes payable	—			—			17,320			(17,320		)	—
Transaction costs	404			—			—			—			404
Impairment charges	—			—			3,074			—			3,074
Depreciation and amortization	1,039			28,002			17,657			—			46,698
Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items	121,020			145,506			11,798			(137,443		)	140,881
Equity in income from joint ventures	536			—			489			—			1,025
Income from continuing operations	$	121,556		$	145,506		$	12,287		$	(137,443	)	$	141,906
Discontinued operations:
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	—			(2		)	622			—			620
Impairment charges	—			—			(20,835		)	—			(20,835		)
Gain on sale or acquisition of real estate	—			282			(309		)	—			(27		)
Net income (loss)	121,556			145,786			(8,235		)	(137,443		)	121,664
Add: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			(108		)	—			(108		)
Net income (loss) attributable to EPR Properties	121,556			145,786			(8,343		)	(137,443		)	121,556
Preferred dividend requirements	(24,508		)	—			—			—			(24,508		)
Preferred share redemption costs	(3,888		)	—			—			—			(3,888		)
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	$	93,160		$	145,786		$	(8,343	)	$	(137,443	)	$	93,160
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to EPR Properties	$	118,715		$	145,709		$	(7,259	)	$	(138,450	)	$	118,715
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
	EPR			Wholly  Owned			Non-Guarantor			Consolidated
	Properties			Subsidiary			Subsidiaries
	(Issuer)			Guarantors
Intercompany fee income (expense)	$	3,124		$	—		$	(3,124	)	$	—
Interest income (expense) on intercompany receivable/payable	—			—			—			—
Net cash provided (used) by other operating activities	(60,684		)	241,750			69,086			250,152
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities by continuing operations	(57,560		)	241,750			65,962			250,152
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	—			47			96			143
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	(57,560		)	241,797			66,058			250,295
Investing activities:
Acquisition of rental properties and other assets	(438		)	(58,816		)	(25,951		)	(85,205		)
Proceeds from sale of real estate	—			404			11,651			12,055
Proceeds from settlement of derivative	—			—			5,725			5,725
Investment in mortgage notes receivable	—			(26,716		)	(67,161		)	(93,877		)
Proceeds from mortgage note receivable paydown	—			76,256			—			76,256
Investment in promissory notes receivable	—			(721		)	(3,666		)	(4,387		)
Proceeds from promissory note receivable paydown	—			—			1,750			1,750
Proceeds from sale of investment in a direct financing lease, net	—			46,092			—			46,092
Additions to property under development	(821		)	(315,843		)	(17,971		)	(334,635		)
Advances to subsidiaries, net	(16,206		)	(25,232		)	41,438			—
Net cash used by investing activities	(17,465		)	(304,576		)	(54,185		)	(376,226		)
Financing activities:
Proceeds from debt facilities	20,000			359,000			—			379,000
Principal payments on debt	—			(297,000		)	(13,253		)	(310,253		)
Deferred financing fees paid	(337		)	(275		)	(202		)	(814		)
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff (cash portion)	—			(25		)	—			(25		)
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares	264,158			—			—			264,158
Impact of stock option exercises, net	50			—			—			50
Purchase of common shares for treasury	(2,892		)	—			—			(2,892		)
Dividends paid to shareholders	(207,637		)	—			—			(207,637		)
Net cash provided (used) by financing	73,342			61,700			(13,455		)	121,587
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	—			39			(317		)	(278		)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(1,683		)	(1,040		)	(1,899		)	(4,622		)
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	$	(1,234	)	$	786		$	3,784		$	3,336
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
	EPR			Wholly  Owned			Non-Guarantor			Consolidated
	Properties			Subsidiary			Subsidiaries
	(Issuer)			Guarantors
Intercompany fee income (expense)	$	2,629		$	—		$	(2,629	)	$	—
Interest income (expense) on intercompany receivable/payable	17,848			—			(17,848		)	—
Net cash provided (used) by other operating activities	(44,752		)	210,189			66,002			231,439
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	(24,275		)	210,189			45,525			231,439
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	—			286			2,395			2,681
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	(24,275		)	210,475			47,920			234,120
Investing activities:
Acquisition of rental properties and other assets	(1,358		)	(112,195		)	(9,944		)	(123,497		)
Proceeds from sale of real estate	—			—			797			797
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	(1,607		)	—			—			(1,607		)
Investment in mortgage note receivable	(11,797		)	(46,402		)	(2,369		)	(60,568		)
Proceeds from mortgage note receivable paydown	—			202			1,698			1,900
Investment in promissory notes receivable	—			(1,278		)	—			(1,278		)
Proceeds from promissory note paydown	117			—			910			1,027
Investment in a direct financing lease, net	—			(3,262		)	—			(3,262		)
Additions to property under development	(18		)	(189,764		)	(7,489		)	(197,271		)
Investment in intercompany notes payable	103,104			—			(103,104		)	—
Advances to subsidiaries, net	(380,190		)	253,296			126,894			—
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities of continuing operations	(291,749		)	(99,403		)	7,393			(383,759		)
Net proceeds from sale of discontinued operations	—			—			47,301			47,301
Net cash provided (used) in investing activities	(291,749		)	(99,403		)	54,694			(336,458		)
Financing activities:
Proceeds from debt facilities	300,000			346,000			—			646,000
Principal payments on debt	—			(451,818		)	(100,650		)	(552,468		)
Deferred financing fees paid	(5,620		)	(2,494		)	(19		)	(8,133		)
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff (cash portion)	—			(1,753		)	(4,037		)	(5,790		)
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares	220,785			—			—			220,785
Impact of stock option exercises, net	947			—			—			947
Purchase of common shares for treasury	(3,246		)	—			—			(3,246		)
Dividends paid to shareholders	(197,924		)	—			—			(197,924		)
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	314,942			(110,065		)	(104,706		)	100,171
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	—			(13		)	(526		)	(539		)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(1,082		)	994			(2,618		)	(2,706		)
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	$	449		$	1,826		$	5,683		$	7,958
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
	EPR			Wholly  Owned			Non-Guarantor			Consolidated
	Properties			Subsidiary			Subsidiaries
	(Issuer)			Guarantors
Intercompany fee income (expense)	$	2,706		$	—		$	(2,706	)	$	—
Interest income (expense) on intercompany receivable/payable	16,967			—			(16,967		)	—
Net cash provided (used) by other operating activities	(19,940		)	163,357			52,684			196,101
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	(267		)	163,357			33,011			196,101
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	—			1,036			10,307			11,343
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	(267		)	164,393			43,318			207,444
Investing activities:
Acquisition of rental properties and other assets	(422		)	(67,911		)	(4,855		)	(73,188		)
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	(1,800		)	—			—			(1,800		)
Investment in mortgage notes receivable	—			(90,975		)	(22,848		)	(113,823		)
Proceeds from sale of investment in a direct financing lease, net	—			4,494			—			4,494
Additions to property under development	—			(99,924		)	(13,675		)	(113,599		)
Investment in intercompany notes payable	(3,074		)	—			3,074			—
Advances to subsidiaries, net	(416,859		)	452,015			(35,156		)	—
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities of continuing operations	(422,155		)	197,699			(73,460		)	(297,916		)
Net proceeds from sale of real estate from discontinued operations	—			282			41,851			42,133
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	(422,155		)	197,981			(31,609		)	(255,783		)
Financing activities:
Proceeds from debt facilities	590,000			281,000			—			871,000
Principal payments on debt	—			(643,943		)	(14,628		)	(658,571		)
Deferred financing fees paid	(5,770		)	(6		)	(24		)	(5,800		)
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff (cash portion)	—			(189		)	—			(189		)
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares	231			—			—			231
Net proceeds from issuance of preferred shares	120,567			—			—			120,567
Redemption of preferred shares	(115,013		)	—			—			(115,013		)
Impact of stock option exercises, net	(1,987		)	—			—			(1,987		)
Purchase of common shares for treasury	(3,232		)	—			—			(3,232		)
Dividends paid to shareholders	(162,775		)	—			—			(162,775		)
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	422,021			(363,138		)	(14,652		)	44,231
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	—			(5		)	152			147
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(401		)	(769		)	(2,791		)	(3,961		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	1,932			1,601			11,092			14,625
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	$	1,531		$	832		$	8,301		$	10,664

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	Subsequent Events
	On January 27, 2015, the Company completed the sale of a theatre located in Los Angles, California for net proceeds of $42.7 million and recognized a gain on sale of $23.7 million.
	On February 24, 2015, the Company announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer, David Brain, was retiring from the Company.  In connection with this change, the Company accrued for anticipated severance amounts (including stock based compensation costs), which resulted in a charge to earnings in the first quarter of 2015 of approximately $18.5 million.

Schedule_II_Valuation_and_Qual

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
	EPR Properties
	Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
	31-Dec-14
	Description	Balance at		Additions		Deductions			Balance at
		December 31, 2013		During 2014		During 2014			December 31, 2014
	Reserve for Doubtful Accounts	$	2,989,000	$	1,417,000	$	(2,852,000	)	$	1,554,000
	Allowance for Loan Losses	—		3,777,000		—			3,777,000
	See accompanying report of independent registered public accounting firm.
	EPR Properties
	Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
	31-Dec-13
	Description	Balance at		Additions		Deductions			Balance at
		December 31, 2012		During 2013		During 2013			December 31, 2013
	Reserve for Doubtful Accounts	$	3,852,000	$	1,949,000	$	(2,812,000	)	$	2,989,000
	Allowance for Loan Losses	123,000		—		(123,000		)	—
	See accompanying report of independent registered public accounting firm.
	EPR Properties
	Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
	31-Dec-12
	Description	Balance at		Additions		Deductions			Balance at
		December 31, 2011		During 2012		During 2012			December 31, 2012
	Reserve for Doubtful Accounts	$	5,152,000	$	1,088,000	$	(2,388,000	)	$	3,852,000
	Allowance for Loan Losses	8,196,000		—		(8,073,000		)	123,000
	See accompanying report of independent registered public accounting firm.

Schedule_III_Real_Estate_and_A

Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation	EPR Properties
	Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
	December 31, 2014
	(Dollars in thousands)
							Initial cost				Additions (Dispositions) (Impairments) Subsequent to acquisition			Gross Amount at December 31, 2014
	Description		Location		Debt		Land		Buildings,					Land		Buildings,		Total			Accumulated			Date	Depreciation
									Equipment  &							Equipment &					depreciation			acquired	life
									improvements							Improvements
	Dallas Retail		Dallas, TX		$	—	$	3,060	$	15,281	$	18,843		$	3,060	$	34,124	$	37,184		$	(11,188	)	Nov-97	40 years
	Oakview 24		Omaha, NE		—		5,215		16,700		59			5,215		16,759		21,974			(7,122		)	Nov-97	40 years
	First Colony 24		Sugar Land, TX		15,563		—		19,100		67			—		19,167		19,167			(8,146		)	Nov-97	40 years
	Huebner Oaks 14		San Antonio, TX		—		3,006		13,662		2,058			3,006		15,720		18,726			(5,853		)	Nov-97	40 years
	Lennox Town Center 24		Columbus, OH		—		—		12,685		—			—		12,685		12,685			(5,233		)	Nov-97	40 years
	Mission Valley 20		San Diego, CA		—		—		16,028		—			—		16,028		16,028			(6,612		)	Nov-97	40 years
	Ontario Mills 30		Ontario, CA		—		5,521		19,449		—			5,521		19,449		24,970			(8,023		)	Nov-97	40 years
	Promenade 16		Los Angeles, CA		—		6,021		22,104		—			6,021		22,104		28,125			(9,118		)	Nov-97	40 years
	Studio 30		Houston, TX		—		6,023		20,037		—			6,023		20,037		26,060			(8,265		)	Nov-97	40 years
	West Olive 16		Creve Coeur, MO		—		4,985		12,601		4,075			4,985		16,676		21,661			(5,443		)	Nov-97	40 years
	Leawood Town Center 20		Leawood, KS		12,982		3,714		12,086		4,110			3,714		16,196		19,910			(5,172		)	Nov-97	40 years
	Gulf Pointe 30		Houston, TX		—		4,304		21,496		76			4,304		21,572		25,876			(9,123		)	Feb-98	40 years
	South Barrington 30		South Barrington, IL		—		6,577		27,723		98			6,577		27,821		34,398			(11,708		)	Mar-98	40 years
	Mesquite 30		Mesquite, TX		—		2,912		20,288		4,885			2,912		25,173		28,085			(8,568		)	Apr-98	40 years
	Hampton Town Center 24		Hampton, VA		—		3,822		24,678		88			3,822		24,766		28,588			(10,216		)	Jun-98	40 years
	Broward 18		Pompano Beach, FL		8,750		6,771		9,899		3,845			6,771		13,744		20,515			(5,794		)	Aug-98	40 years
	Raleigh Grande 16		Raleigh, NC		5,648		2,919		5,559		951			2,919		6,510		9,429			(2,358		)	Aug-98	40 years
	Paradise 24 and XD		Davie, FL		17,757		2,000		13,000		8,512			2,000		21,512		23,512			(8,515		)	Nov-98	40 years
	Aliso Viejo Stadium 20		Aliso Viejo, CA		17,757		8,000		14,000		—			8,000		14,000		22,000			(5,600		)	Dec-98	40 years
	Boise Stadium 22		Boise, ID		12,648		—		16,003		—			—		16,003		16,003			(6,401		)	Dec-98	40 years
	Mesquite Retail Center		Mesquite, TX		—		3,119		990		—			3,119		990		4,109			(293		)	Jan-99	40 years
	Westminster Promenade		Westminster, CO		—		6,204		12,600		9,509			6,204		22,109		28,313			(7,168		)	1-Dec	40 years
	Westminster Promenade 24		Westminster, CO		6,205		5,850		17,314		—			5,850		17,314		23,164			(5,663		)	Jun-99	40 years
	Woodridge 18		Woodridge, IL		—		9,926		8,968		—			9,926		8,968		18,894			(3,475		)	Jun-99	40 years
	Cary Crossroads Stadium 20		Cary, NC		—		3,352		11,653		155			3,352		11,808		15,160			(4,428		)	Dec-99	40 years
	Starlight 20		Tampa, FL		—		6,000		12,809		1,452			6,000		14,261		20,261			(5,487		)	Jun-99	40 years
	Palm Promenade 24		San Diego, CA		—		7,500		17,750		—			7,500		17,750		25,250			(6,619		)	Feb-00	40 years
	Gulf Pointe Retail Center		Houston, TX		—		3,653		1,365		686			3,408		2,296		5,704			(1,883		)	May-00	40 years
	Clearview Palace 12		Metairie, LA		—		—		11,740		—			—		11,740		11,740			(3,767		)	2-Mar	40 years
	Elmwood Palace 20		Harahan, LA		—		5,264		14,820		—			5,264		14,820		20,084			(4,755		)	2-Mar	40 years
	Hammond Palace 10		Hammond, LA		—		2,404		6,780		(565		)	1,839		6,780		8,619			(2,175		)	2-Mar	40 years
	Houma Palace 10		Houma, LA		—		2,404		6,780		—			2,404		6,780		9,184			(2,175		)	2-Mar	40 years
	Westbank Palace 16		Harvey, LA		—		4,378		12,330		(112		)	4,266		12,330		16,596			(3,956		)	2-Mar	40 years
	Cherrydale		Greenville, SC		—		1,660		7,570		100			1,660		7,670		9,330			(2,410		)	2-Jun	40 years
	Forum 30		Sterling Heights, MI		—		5,975		17,956		3,400			5,975		21,356		27,331			(8,018		)	2-Jun	40 years
	Olathe Studio 30		Olathe, KS		—		4,000		15,935		2,361			4,000		18,296		22,296			(5,491		)	2-Jun	40 years
	Livonia 20		Livonia, MI		—		4,500		17,525		—			4,500		17,525		22,025			(5,440		)	2-Aug	40 years
	Hoffman Center 22		Alexandria, VA		—		—		22,035		—			—		22,035		22,035			(6,748		)	2-Oct	40 years
	Colonel Glenn 18		Little Rock, AR		8,671		3,858		7,990		—			3,858		7,990		11,848			(2,414		)	2-Dec	40 years
	AmStar 16-Macon		Macon, GA		5,442		1,982		5,056		—			1,982		5,056		7,038			(1,485		)	3-Mar	40 years
	Star Southfield Center		Southfield, MI		—		8,000		20,518		6,213			8,000		26,731		34,731			(8,978		)	3-May	40 years
	Subtotals carried over to next page				$	111,423	$	164,879	$	582,863	$	70,866		$	163,957	$	654,651	$	818,608		$	(241,286	)
	EPR Properties
	Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
	December 31, 2014
	(Dollars in thousands)
							Initial cost				Additions (Dispositions) (Impairments) Subsequent to acquisition			Gross Amount at December 31, 2014
	Description		Location		Debt		Land		Buildings,					Land		Buildings,		Total			Accumulated			Date	Depreciation
									Equipment  &							Equipment &					depreciation			acquired	life
									improvements							Improvements
	Subtotal from previous page		n/a		$	111,423	$	164,879	$	582,863	$	70,866		$	163,957	$	654,651	$	818,608		$	(241,286	)	n/a	n/a
	South Wind 12		Lawrence, KS		4,038		1,500		3,526		—			1,500		3,526		5,026			(1,021		)	3-Jun	40 years
	New Roc City		New Rochelle, NY		—		6,100		97,696		412			6,100		98,108		104,208			(30,183		)	3-Oct	40 years
	Columbiana Grande Stadium 14		Columbia, SC		6,912		1,000		10,534		(2,447		)	1,000		8,087		9,087			(2,313		)	3-Nov	40 years
	Harbour View Marketplace		Suffolk, VA		—		3,382		9,971		6,858			4,471		15,740		20,211			(2,784		)	3-Nov	40 years
	Cobb Grand 18		Hialeah, FL		—		7,985		—		—			7,985		—		7,985			—			3-Dec	n/a
Deer Valley 30		Phoenix, AZ		12,807		4,276		15,934		—			4,276		15,934		20,210			(4,282		)	4-Mar	40 years
Hamilton 24		Hamilton, NJ		14,318		4,869		18,143		—			4,869		18,143		23,012			(4,876		)	4-Mar	40 years
Kanata Entertainment Centrum		Kanata, ON		—		10,861		39,611		29,705			10,861		69,316		80,177			(17,712		)	4-Mar	40 years
Mesa Grand 14		Mesa, AZ		13,216		4,446		16,565		—			4,446		16,565		21,011			(4,452		)	4-Mar	40 years
Mississauga Entertainment Centrum		Mississagua, ON		—		9,972		19,025		17,815			13,113		33,699		46,812			(8,012		)	4-Mar	40 years
Oakville Entertainment Centrum		Oakville, ON		—		10,861		25,570		4,702			10,861		30,272		41,133			(8,020		)	4-Mar	40 years
Whitby Entertainment Centrum		Whitby, ON		—		11,033		23,747		20,857			14,171		41,466		55,637			(12,236		)	4-Mar	40 years
Cantera Retail Shops		Warrenville, IL		—		3,919		900		114			4,033		900		4,933			(615		)	4-Jul	15 years
Grand Prairie 18		Peoria, IL		—		2,948		11,177		—			2,948		11,177		14,125			(2,911		)	4-Jul	40 years
The Grand 16-Layafette		Lafayette, LA		7,659		—		10,318		—			—		10,318		10,318			(2,703		)	4-Jul	40 years
North East Mall 18		Hurst, TX		12,390		5,000		11,729		1,015			5,000		12,744		17,744			(3,223		)	4-Nov	40 years
Avenue 16		Melbourne, FL		—		3,817		8,830		320			3,817		9,150		12,967			(2,288		)	4-Dec	40 years
The Grand 18-D'lberville		D'Iberville, MS		9,693		2,001		8,043		1,636			1,205		10,475		11,680			(2,519		)	4-Dec	40 years
Mayfaire Stadium 16		Wilmington, NC		6,523		1,650		7,047		—			1,650		7,047		8,697			(1,747		)	5-Feb	40 years
Burbank Village		Burbank, CA		30,508		16,584		35,016		6,502			16,584		41,518		58,102			(9,462		)	5-Mar	40 years
East Ridge 18		Chattanooga, TN		10,699		2,799		11,467		—			2,799		11,467		14,266			(2,819		)	5-Mar	40 years
The Grand 14-Conroe		Conroe, TX		—		1,836		8,230		—			1,836		8,230		10,066			(1,954		)	5-Jun	40 years
Washington Square 12		Indianapolis, IN		4,312		1,481		4,565		—			1,481		4,565		6,046			(1,084		)	5-Jun	40 years
The Grand 18-Hattiesburg		Hattiesurg, MS		8,750		1,978		7,733		2,432			1,978		10,165		12,143			(2,275		)	5-Sep	40 years
Mad River Mountain		Bellfontaine, OH		—		5,108		5,994		1,501			5,251		7,352		12,603			(2,728		)	5-Nov	40 years
Arroyo Grand Staduim 10		Arroyo Grande, CA		4,218		2,641		3,810		—			2,641		3,810		6,451			(865		)	5-Dec	40 years
Auburn Stadium 10		Auburn, CA		5,470		2,178		6,185		—			2,178		6,185		8,363			(1,405		)	5-Dec	40 years
Manchester Stadium 16		Fresno, CA		9,985		7,600		11,613		—			7,600		11,613		19,213			(2,971		)	5-Dec	40 years
Modesto Stadium 10		Modesto, CA		4,094		2,542		3,910		—			2,542		3,910		6,452			(888		)	5-Dec	40 years
Columbia 14		Columbia, MD		—		—		12,204		—			—		12,204		12,204			(2,670		)	6-Mar	40 years
Firewheel 18		Garland, TX		13,849		8,028		14,825		—			8,028		14,825		22,853			(3,243		)	6-Mar	40 years
White Oak Stadium 14		Garner, NC		—		1,305		6,899		—			1,305		6,899		8,204			(1,495		)	6-Apr	40 years
The Grand 18 - Winston Salem		Winston Salem, NC		—		—		12,153		1,925			—		14,078		14,078			(2,992		)	6-Jul	40 years
Valley Bend 18		Huntsville, AL		—		3,508		14,802		—			3,508		14,802		18,310			(3,084		)	6-Aug	40 years
Cityplace 14		Kalamazoo, MI		—		5,125		12,216		2,308			5,125		14,524		19,649			(4,460		)	6-Nov	40 years
Pensacola Bayou 15		Pensacola, FL		—		5,316		15,099		—			5,316		15,099		20,415			(3,020		)	6-Dec	40 years
The Grand 16-Slidell		Slidell, LA		10,635		—		11,499		—			—		11,499		11,499			(2,300		)	6-Dec	40 years
The Grand 16 - Pier Park		Panama City Beach, FL		—		6,486		11,156		—			6,486		11,156		17,642			(2,115		)	7-May	40 years
Austell Promenade		Austell, GA		—		1,596		—		—			1,596		—		1,596			—			7-Jul	n/a
Stadium 14 Cinema		Kalispell, MT		—		2,505		7,323		—			2,505		7,323		9,828			(1,343		)	7-Aug	40 years
Subtotals carried over to next page				$	301,499	$	339,115	$	1,137,928	$	166,521		$	345,022	$	1,298,542	$	1,643,564		$	(406,356	)
EPR Properties
Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
December 31, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)
						Initial cost				Additions (Dispositions) (Impairments) Subsequent to acquisition			Gross Amount at December 31, 2014
Description		Location		Debt		Land		Buildings,					Land		Buildings,		Total			Accumulated			Date	Depreciation
								Equipment  &							Equipment &					depreciation			acquired	life
								improvements							Improvements
Subtotal from previous page		n/a		$	301,499	$	339,115	$	1,137,928	$	166,521		$	345,022	$	1,298,542	$	1,643,564		$	(406,356	)	n/a	n/a
The Grand 18 - Four Seasons Stations		Greensboro, NC		—		—		12,606		914			—		13,520		13,520			(2,311		)	7-Nov	40 years
Glendora 12		Glendora, CA		—		—		10,588		—			—		10,588		10,588			(1,632		)	8-Oct	40 years
Harbour View Station		Suffolk, VA		—		3,256		9,206		2,852			3,298		12,016		15,314			(3,040		)	9-Jun	40 years
Ann Arbor 20		Ypsilanti, MI		—		4,716		227		—			4,716		227		4,943			(28		)	9-Dec	40 years
Buckland Hills 18		Manchester, CT		—		3,628		11,474		—			3,628		11,474		15,102			(1,434		)	9-Dec	40 years
Centreville 12		Centreville, VA		—		3,628		1,769		—			3,628		1,769		5,397			(221		)	9-Dec	40 years
Davenport 18		Davenport, IA		—		3,599		6,068		(35		)	3,564		6,068		9,632			(758		)	9-Dec	40 years
Fairfax Corner 14		Fairfax, VA		—		2,630		11,791		—			2,630		11,791		14,421			(1,474		)	9-Dec	40 years
Flint West 14		Flint, MI		—		1,270		1,723		—			1,270		1,723		2,993			(215		)	9-Dec	40 years
Hazlet 12		Hazlet, NJ		—		3,719		4,716		—			3,719		4,716		8,435			(590		)	9-Dec	40 years
Huber Heights 16		Huber Heights, OH		—		970		3,891		—			970		3,891		4,861			(486		)	9-Dec	40 years
North Haven 12		North Haven, CT		—		5,442		1,061		—			5,442		1,061		6,503			(644		)	9-Dec	40 years
Preston Crossing 16		Okolona, KY		—		5,379		3,311		—			5,379		3,311		8,690			(414		)	9-Dec	40 years
Ritz Center 16		Voorhees, NJ		—		1,723		9,614		—			1,723		9,614		11,337			(1,202		)	9-Dec	40 years
Stonybrook 20		Louisville, KY		—		4,979		6,567		—			4,979		6,567		11,546			(821		)	9-Dec	40 years
The Greene 14		Beaver Creek, OH		—		1,578		6,630		—			1,578		6,630		8,208			(829		)	9-Dec	40 years
West Springfield 15		West Springfield, MA		—		2,540		3,755		—			2,540		3,755		6,295			(469		)	9-Dec	40 years
Western Hills 14		Cincinnati, OH		—		1,361		1,741		—			1,361		1,741		3,102			(218		)	9-Dec	40 years
Hollywood Movies 20		Pasadena, TX		—		2,951		10,684		—			2,951		10,684		13,635			(1,202		)	10-Jun	40 years
Movies 10		Plano, TX		—		1,052		1,968		—			1,052		1,968		3,020			(221		)	10-Jun	40 years
Movies 14		McKinney, TX		—		1,917		3,319		—			1,917		3,319		5,236			(373		)	10-Jun	40 years
Movies 14-Mishawaka		Mishawaka, IN		—		2,399		5,454		—			2,399		5,454		7,853			(614		)	10-Jun	40 years
Movies 16		Grand Prarie, TX		—		1,873		3,245		—			1,873		3,245		5,118			(365		)	10-Jun	40 years
Redding 14		Redding, CA		—		2,044		4,500		—			2,044		4,500		6,544			(506		)	10-Jun	40 years
Tinseltown		Pueblo, CO		—		2,238		5,162		—			2,238		5,162		7,400			(581		)	10-Jun	40 years
Tinseltown 15		Beaumont, TX		—		1,065		11,669		—			1,065		11,669		12,734			(1,313		)	10-Jun	40 years
Tinseltown 20		Pflugerville, TX		—		4,356		11,533		—			4,356		11,533		15,889			(1,297		)	10-Jun	40 years
Tinseltown 290		Houston, TX		—		4,109		9,739		—			4,109		9,739		13,848			(1,096		)	10-Jun	40 years
Tinseltown USA 20		El Paso, TX		—		4,598		13,207		—			4,598		13,207		17,805			(1,486		)	10-Jun	40 years
Tinseltown USA and XD		Colorado Springs, CO		—		4,134		11,220		—			4,134		11,220		15,354			(1,262		)	10-Jun	40 years
Beach Movie Bistro		Virginia Beach, VA		—		—		1,736		—			—		1,736		1,736			(622		)	10-Dec	40 years
Cinemagic & IMAX in Hooksett		Hooksett, NH		—		2,639		11,605		—			2,639		11,605		14,244			(1,112		)	11-Mar	40 years
Cinemagic & IMAX in Saco		Saco, ME		—		1,508		3,826		—			1,508		3,826		5,334			(367		)	11-Mar	40 years
Cinemagic in Merrimack		Merrimack, NH		3,604		3,160		5,642		—			3,160		5,642		8,802			(541		)	11-Mar	40 years
Cinemagic in Westbrook		Westbrook, ME		—		2,273		7,119		—			2,273		7,119		9,392			(682		)	11-Mar	40 years
Mentorship Academy		Baton Rouge, LA		—		996		5,638		—			996		5,638		6,634			(504		)	11-Mar	40 years
Ben Franklin Academy		Highlands Ranch, CO		—		—		10,157		(134		)	—		10,023		10,023			(763		)	11-Apr	40 years
Bradley Academy of Excellence		Goodyear, AZ		—		766		6,517		—			766		6,517		7,283			(529		)	11-Apr	40 years
Subtotals carried over to next page				$	305,103	$	433,611	$	1,388,606	$	170,118		$	439,525	$	1,552,810	$	1,992,335		$	(438,578	)
EPR Properties
Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
December 31, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)
						Initial cost				Additions (Dispositions) (Impairments) Subsequent to acquisition			Gross Amount at December 31, 2014
Description		Location		Debt		Land		Buildings,					Land		Buildings,		Total			Accumulated			Date	Depreciation
								Equipment  &							Equipment &					depreciation			acquired	life
								improvements							Improvements
Subtotal from previous page		n/a		$	305,103	$	433,611	$	1,388,606	$	170,118		$	439,525	$	1,552,810	$	1,992,335		$	(438,578	)	n/a	n/a
American Leadership Academy		Gilbert, AZ		—		2,580		6,418		2,509			2,580		8,927		11,507			(556		)	11-Jun	40 years
Champions School		Phoenix, AZ		—		1,253		4,834		—			1,253		4,834		6,087			(393		)	11-Jun	40 years
Loveland Classical		Loveland, CO		—		1,494		3,857		—			1,494		3,857		5,351			(313		)	11-Jun	40 years
Pinstripes - Northbrook		Northbrook, IL		—		—		7,025		—			—		7,025		7,025			(600		)	11-Jul	40 years
Magic Valley Mall Theatre		Twin Falls, ID		—		—		4,783		—			—		4,783		4,783			(309		)	11-Apr	40 years
Prospect Ridge Academy		Broomfield, CO		—		1,084		9,659		(169		)	1,084		9,490		10,574			(670		)	11-Aug	40 years
South Phoenix Academy		Phoenix, AZ		—		1,060		8,140		—			1,060		8,140		9,200			(757		)	11-Nov	40 years
Latitude 30		Jacksonville, FL		—		4,510		5,061		983			4,510		6,044		10,554			(544		)	12-Feb	40 years
Latitude 39		Indianapolis, IN		—		4,298		6,321		2,257			4,377		8,499		12,876			(338		)	12-Feb	40 years
Topgolf-Allen		Allen, TX		—		—		10,007		1,151			—		11,158		11,158			(999		)	12-Feb	29 years
Topgolf-Dallas		Dallas, TX		—		—		10,007		1,771			—		11,778		11,778			(978		)	12-Feb	30 years
Pinstripes - Oakbrook		Oakbrook, IL		—		—		8,068		—			—		8,068		8,068			(454		)	12-Mar	40 years
Pacific Hertiage Academy		Salt Lake City, UT		—		897		4,488		(55		)	897		4,433		5,330			(276		)	12-Mar	40 years
Valley Academy		Hurricane, UT		—		475		4,939		—			475		4,939		5,414			(472		)	12-Mar	40 years
Look Cinemas-Prestonwood		Dallas, TX		—		—		12,146		—			—		12,146		12,146		—	(496		)	12-Mar	40 years
The Odyssey Institute for International and Advanced Studies		Buckeye, AZ		—		914		9,715		7,018			914		16,733		17,647			(770		)	12-Apr	40 years
American Leadership Academy High School		Queen Creek, AZ		—		1,887		14,543		11,117			1,887		25,660		27,547			(1,195		)	12-May	40 years
Regal Winrock		Albuquerque, NM		—		—		13,733		—			—		13,733		13,733		—	(372		)	12-Jun	40 years
Sandhills 10		Southern Pines, NC		—		1,709		4,747		—			1,709		4,747		6,456			(297		)	12-Jun	40 years
North East Carolina Prep Academy		Tarboro, NC		—		350		12,560		3,037			350		15,597		15,947		—	(690		)	12-Jul	40 years
Top Golf-Houston		Houston, TX		—		—		12,403		394			—		12,797		12,797			(651		)	12-Sep	40 years
Alamo Draft House-Austin		Austin, TX		—		2,608		6,373		—			2,608		6,373		8,981		—	(226		)	12-Sep	40 years
Carmike Champaign		Champaign, IL		—		—		9,381		125			—		9,506		9,506		—	(257		)	12-Sep	40 years
WISP Resort		McHenry, MD		—		8,394		15,910		2,967			9,468		17,803		27,271			(2,180		)	12-Dec	40 years
Topgolf-The Colony		Colony, TX		—		4,004		13,665		(240		)	4,004		13,425		17,429		—	(336		)	12-Dec	40 years
Regal Virginia Gateway		Gainesville, VA		—		—		10,846		—			—		10,846		10,846		—	(294		)	13-Feb	40 years
Chester Community Charter School		Chester Upland, PA		—		518		5,900		—			518		5,900		6,418		—	(221		)	13-Mar	40 years
Lowcountry Leadership Academy		Hollywood, SC		—		806		5,776		—			806		5,776		6,582		—	(185		)	13-Mar	40 years
Children's Learning Adventure		Lake Pleasant, AZ		—		986		3,524		—			986		3,524		4,510		—	(151		)	13-Mar	40 years
Camden Community Charter School		Camden, NJ		—		548		10,569		—			548		10,569		11,117		—	(470		)	13-Apr	40 years
Rittenhouse Excess Land		Queen Creek, AZ		—		2,612		—		(940		)	1,672		—		1,672		—	—			13-Apr	40 years
McKinley Academy-Chicago		Chicago, IL		—		509		5,895		2,961			509		8,856		9,365		—	(192		)	13-May	40 years
Learning Foundation & Performing Arts Academy		Gilbert, AZ		—		1,336		6,593		—			1,336		6,593		7,929		—	(206		)	13-May	40 years
Subtotals carried over to next page				$	305,103	$	478,443	$	1,656,492	$	205,004		$	484,570	$	1,855,369	$	2,339,939		$	(455,426	)
EPR Properties
Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
December 31, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)
						Initial cost				Additions (Dispositions) (Impairments) Subsequent to acquisition			Gross Amount at December 31, 2014
Description		Location		Debt		Land		Buildings,					Land		Buildings,		Total			Accumulated			Date	Depreciation
								Equipment  &							Equipment &					depreciation			acquired	life
								improvements							Improvements
Subtotal from previous page		n/a		$	305,103	$	478,443	$	1,656,492	$	205,004		$	484,570	$	1,855,369	$	2,339,939		$	(455,426	)	n/a	n/a
Bella Mente Academy		Vista, CA		—		1,283		3,354		1,168			1,283		4,522		5,805		—	(112		)	13-May	40 years
Global Village Academy-Colorado Springs		Colorado Springs, CO		—		1,205		6,350		(194		)	1,205		6,156		7,361		—	(237		)	13-Jun	40 years
Skyline Chandler		Chandler, AZ		—		1,039		9,590		—			1,039		9,590		10,629		—	(423		)	13-Jul	40 years
The Ambassador Theatre		Lafayette, LA		14,360		—		12,728		—			—		12,728		12,728		—	(398		)	13-Aug	40 years
New Iberia Theatre		New Iberia, LA		—		—		1,630		—			—		1,630		1,630		—	(51		)	13-Aug	40 years
Camelback Mountain Resort		Tannersville, PA		—		34,940		34,629		—			34,940		34,629		69,569		—	(3,213		)	13-Sep	40 years
Hollywood 16 Theatre		Tuscaloosa, AL		4,960		—		11,287		—			—		11,287		11,287		—	(353		)	13-Sep	40 years
Tampa Veterans 24		Tampa, FL		—		1,700		23,483		—			1,700		23,483		25,183		—	(939		)	13-Oct	40 years
Cantera Stadium 17		Warrenville, IL		—		14,000		17,318		—			14,000		17,318		31,318		—	(815		)	13-Oct	40 years
Topgolf-Alpharetta		Alpharetta, GA		—		5,608		16,616		—			5,608		16,616		22,224			(208		)	13-May	40 years
Children's Learning Adventure		Goodyear, AZ		—		1,308		7,275		—			1,308		7,275		8,583			(104		)	13-Jun	40 years
Topgolf-Scottsdale		Scottsdale, AZ		—		—		16,942		—			—		16,942		16,942			(212		)	13-Jun	40 years
American Intl School of Utah		Salt Lake City, UT		—		8,173		10,982		—			8,173		10,982		19,155		—	(51		)	13-Jul	40 years
Topgolf-Spring		Spring, TX		—		4,928		14,522		—			4,928		14,522		19,450		—	(242		)	13-Jul	40 years
Children's Learning Adventure		Oklahoma City, OK		—		1,149		9,839		—			1,149		9,839		10,988		—	(24		)	13-Aug	40 years
Children's Learning Adventure		Las Vegas, NV		—		985		6,721		—			985		6,721		7,706		—	—			13-Sep	40 years
Cantera FEC		Warrenville, IL		—		—		6,469		—			—		6,469		6,469		—	(64		)	13-Oct	40 years
Franklin Academy Palm Beach		Palm Beach, FL		—		3,323		15,824		—			3,323		15,824		19,147		—	(99		)	13-Oct	40 years
Tiger 13		Opelika, AL		—		1,314		8,951		—			1,314		8,951		10,265		—	(112		)	12-Nov	40 years
iLEAD Charter School		Mesa, AZ		—		2,109		6,032		—			2,109		6,032		8,141		—	(38		)	13-Dec	40 years
North Carolina Leadership Acad		Kernersville, NC		—		1,362		8,182		—			1,362		8,182		9,544		—	(100		)	13-Dec	40 years
Basis Private San Jose		San Jose, CA		—		9,966		25,535		—			9,966		25,535		35,501		—	(214		)	13-Dec	40 years
Children's Learning Adventure		Mesa, AZ		—		762		6,987		—			762		6,987		7,749		—	(202		)	14-Jan	40 years
Global Village Academy-Fort Collins		Fort Collins, CO		—		618		5,031		—			618		5,031		5,649		—	(72		)	14-Feb	40 years
Topgolf-Brandon		Tampa, FL		—		—		15,726		—			—		15,726		15,726		—	—			14-Feb	40 years
Topgolf-Gilbert		Gilbert, AZ		—		4,735		16,130		—			4,735		16,130		20,865		—	—			14-Feb	40 years
Wilson Prep Academy		Wilson, NC		—		424		5,342		—			424		5,342		5,766		—	(33		)	14-Mar	40 years
Bedford Theater 7		Bedford, IN		1,529		349		1,594		—			349		1,594		1,943		—	(30		)	14-Apr	40 years
Seymour Stadium 8		Seymour, IN		2,611		1,028		2,291		—			1,028		2,291		3,319		—	(41		)	14-Apr	40 years
Wilder Stadium 14		Wilder, KY		9,611		983		11,233		—			983		11,233		12,216		—	(196		)	14-Apr	40 years
Bowling Green Stadium 12		Bowling Green, KY		9,018		1,241		10,222		—			1,241		10,222		11,463		—	(181		)	14-Apr	40 years
New Albany Stadium 12		New Albany, IN		13,584		2,461		14,807		—			2,461		14,807		17,268		—	(258		)	14-Apr	40 years
Clarksville Stadium 16		Clarksville, TN		16,153		3,764		16,769		—			3,764		16,769		20,533		—	(293		)	14-Apr	40 years
Lycoming Mall 12		Williamsport, PA		7,023		2,243		6,684		—			2,243		6,684		8,927		—	(122		)	14-Apr	40 years
Noblesville Stadium 10		Noblesville, IN		6,560		886		7,453		—			886		7,453		8,339		—	(132		)	14-Apr	40 years
Subtotals carried over to next page				$	390,512	$	592,329	$	2,051,020	$	205,978		$	598,456	$	2,250,871	$	2,849,327		$	(464,995	)
EPR Properties
Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
December 31, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)
						Initial cost				Additions (Dispositions) (Impairments) Subsequent to acquisition			Gross Amount at December 31, 2014
Description		Location		Debt		Land		Buildings,					Land		Buildings,		Total			Accumulated			Date	Depreciation
								Equipment  &							Equipment &					depreciation			acquired	life
								improvements							Improvements
Subtotal from previous page		n/a		$	390,512	$	592,329	$	2,051,020	$	205,978		$	598,456	$	2,250,871	$	2,849,327		$	(464,995	)	n/a	n/a
Moline Stadium 14		Moline, IL		9,556		1,963		10,183		—			1,963		10,183		12,146		—	(179		)	14-Apr	40 years
O'Fallon Stadium 14		O'Fallon, MO		6,598		1,046		7,342		—			1,046		7,342		8,388		—	(128		)	14-Apr	40 years
McDonough Stadium 16		McDonough, GA		15,007		2,235		16,842		—			2,235		16,842		19,077		—	(295		)	14-Apr	40 years
International Hotel Ventures, Inc.				1,850		—		—		—			—		—		—		—	—			14-Apr	n/a
Impact Charter Elementary		Baker, LA		—		190		6,563		—			190		6,563		6,753		—	(13		)	14-Apr	40 years
Bradford Preparatory School		Charlotte, NC		—		1,559		1,477		—			1,559		1,477		3,036		—	(8		)	14-May	40 years
Horizon Science Academy South Chicago		Chicago, IL		—		1,544		6,074		—			1,544		6,074		7,618		—	(42		)	14-May	40 years
Marketplace Digital Cinema 20		Sterling Heights, MI		—		10,849		—		—			10,849		—		10,849		—	—			14-Dec	40 years
Property under development				—		181,798		—		—			181,798		—		181,798		—	—			n/a	n/a
Land held for development				—		206,001		—		—			206,001		—		206,001		—	—			n/a	n/a
Unsecured revolving credit facility				62,000		—		—		—			—		—		—			—			n/a	n/a
Senior unsecured notes payable and term loan				1,160,000		—		—		—			—		—		—			—			n/a	n/a
Total				$	1,645,523	$	999,514	$	2,099,501	$	205,978		$	1,005,641	$	2,299,352	$	3,304,993		$	(465,660	)
EPR Properties
Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (continued)
Reconciliation
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2014
Real Estate:
Reconciliation:
Balance at beginning of the year	$	2,804,609
Acquisition and development of rental properties during the year	514,016
Disposition of rental properties during the year	(13,632		)
Balance at close of year	$	3,304,993
Accumulated Depreciation
Reconciliation:
Balance at beginning of the year	$	409,643
Depreciation during the year	58,983
Disposition of rental properties during the year	(2,966		)
Balance at close of year	$	465,660
See accompanying report of independent registered public accounting firm.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of EPR Properties and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned except for those subsidiaries discussed below.
	The Company consolidates certain entities if it is deemed to be the primary beneficiary in a variable interest entity (VIE) in which it 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.
	As further explained in Note 9, the Company owns 96% of the membership interests of VinREIT, LLC (VinREIT). There was no net income attributable to noncontrolling interest related to VinREIT for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest related to VinREIT was $108 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2012, representing the noncontrolling interest’s portion of the annual cash flow. Total noncontrolling interest in VinREIT included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets was $377 thousand at both December 31, 2014 and 2013.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates
	Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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, which 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. 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.
Accounting for Acquisitions	Accounting for Acquisitions
	Upon acquisition of real estate properties, the Company determines if the acquisition meets the criteria to be accounted for as a business combination. Accordingly, the Company accounts for (1) acquired vacant properties, (2) acquired single tenant properties when a new lease or leases are signed at the time of acquisition, and (3) acquired single tenant properties that have an existing long-term triple-net lease or leases (greater than seven years) as asset acquisitions. Acquisitions of properties that include a process such as those with with shorter-term leases or properties with multiple tenants that require business related activities to manage and maintain the properties are treated as business combinations.
	Costs incurred for asset acquisitions and development properties, including transaction costs, are capitalized. For asset acquisitions, the Company allocates the purchase price and other related costs incurred to the real estate assets acquired based on recent independent appraisals and management judgment.
	If the acquisition is determined to be a business combination, the Company records the fair value of acquired tangible assets (consisting of land, building, tenant improvements, and furniture, fixtures and equipment) and identified intangible assets and liabilities (consisting of above and below market leases, in-place leases, tenant relationships and assumed financing that is determined to be above or below market terms) as well as any noncontrolling interest. In addition, acquisition-related costs in connection with business combinations are expensed as incurred. Costs related to such transactions, as well as costs associated with terminated transactions, are included in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income as transaction costs. Transaction costs expensed totaled $2.5 million, $2.0 million and $0.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Most of the Company’s rental property acquisitions do not involve in-place leases. In such cases, the fair value of the tangible assets is determined based on recent independent appraisals and management judgment. Because the Company typically executes these leases simultaneously with the purchase of the real estate, no value is ascribed to in-place leases in these transactions.
	For rental property acquisitions involving in-place leases, the fair value of the tangible assets is determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant based on management’s determination of the relative fair values of the assets. Management determines the “as if vacant” fair value of a property using recent independent appraisals or methods similar to those used by independent appraisers. The aggregate value of intangible assets or liabilities is measured based on the difference between the stated price plus capitalized costs and the property as if vacant.
	In determining the fair value of acquired in-place leases, the Company considers many factors. On a lease-by-lease basis, management considers the present value of the difference between the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the leases and management’s estimate of fair market lease rates. For above market leases, management considers such differences over the remaining non-cancelable lease terms and for below market leases, management considers such differences over the remaining initial lease terms plus any fixed rate renewal periods. The capitalized above-market lease values are amortized as a reduction of rental income over the remaining non-cancelable terms of the respective leases. The capitalized below market lease values are amortized as an increase to rental income over the remaining initial lease terms plus any fixed rate renewal periods. Management considers several factors in determining the discount rate used in the present value calculations, including the credit risks associated with the respective tenants. If debt is assumed in the acquisition, the determination of whether it is above or below market is based upon a comparison of similar financing terms for similar rental properties at the time of the acquisition.
	The fair value of acquired in-place leases also includes management’s estimate, on a lease-by-lease basis, of the present value of the following amounts: (i) the value associated with avoiding the cost of originating the acquired in-place leases (i.e. the market cost to execute the leases, including leasing commissions, legal and other related costs); (ii) the value associated with lost revenue related to tenant reimbursable operating costs estimated to be incurred during the assumed re-leasing period, (i.e. real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses); (iii) the value associated with lost rental revenue from existing leases during the assumed re-leasing period; and (iv) the value associated with avoided tenant improvement costs or other inducements to secure a tenant lease. These values are amortized over the remaining initial lease term of the respective leases.
	The Company also determines the value, if any, associated with customer relationships considering factors such as the nature and extent of the Company’s existing business relationship with the tenants, growth prospects for developing new business with the tenants and expectation of lease renewals. The value of customer relationship intangibles is amortized over the remaining initial lease terms plus any renewal periods.
	Management of the Company reviews the carrying value of intangible assets for impairment on an annual basis
Deferred Financing Costs	Deferred Financing Costs
	Deferred financing costs are amortized over the terms of the related debt obligations or mortgage note receivable as applicable.
Capitalized Development Costs	Capitalized Development Costs
	The Company capitalizes certain costs that relate to property under development including interest and a portion of internal legal personnel costs.
Operating Segment	Operating Segments
	For financial reporting purposes, the Company groups its investments into four reportable operating segments: Entertainment, Education, Recreation and Other.
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 $2.0 million, $2.6 million and $1.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Mortgage and other financing income included participating interest income of $2.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 and $0.9 million for both of the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. For the year ended December 31, 2014, mortgage and other financing income also included a $5.0 million prepayment fee related to mortgage notes that were paid either fully or partially in advance of their maturity dates. There were no prepayment fees included in mortgage and other financing income for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. 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 $123 thousand, $37 thousand and $105 thousand were recognized during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	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.
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
	Accounts receivable is reduced by an allowance for amounts that may become uncollectible in the future. The Company’s accounts receivable balance is comprised primarily of rents and operating cost recoveries due from tenants as well as accrued rental rate increases to be received over the life of the existing leases. The Company regularly evaluates the adequacy of its allowance for doubtful accounts. The evaluation primarily consists of reviewing past due account balances and considering such factors as the credit quality of the Company’s tenants, historical trends of the tenant and/or other debtor, current economic conditions and changes in customer payment terms. Additionally, with respect to tenants in bankruptcy, the Company estimates the expected recovery through bankruptcy claims and increases the allowance for amounts deemed uncollectible. If the Company’s assumptions regarding the collectiblity of accounts receivable prove incorrect, the Company could experience write-offs of the accounts receivable or accrued straight-line rents receivable in excess of its allowance for doubtful accounts.
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.
Discontinued Operations, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Discontinued Operations
	The Company evaluates each sale or disposal transaction to determine if it meets the criteria to qualify as discontinued operations. A discontinued operation is a component of an entity or group of components that have been disposed of or are classified as held for sale and represent a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on the Company's operations and financial results, or an acquired business that is classified as held for sale on the acquisition date. If the sale or disposal transaction does not meet the criteria, the operations and related gain or loss on sale is included in income from continuing operations. The Company adopted the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity, during 2014 and applied the guidance prospectively.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes
Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash	Cash Equivalents
	Cash equivalents include bank demand deposits and shares of highly liquid institutional money market mutual funds for which cost approximates market value.
	Restricted Cash
	Restricted cash represents cash held for a borrower’s debt service reserve for mortgage notes receivable, deposits required in connection with debt service, payment of real estate taxes and capital improvements, and escrow balances required in connection with the sale of Toronto Dundas Square.
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 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 $8.9 million, $6.5 million and $5.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, 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 $1.4 million, $856 thousand and $937 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, 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).
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 was amortized by the Company on a straight-line basis over the year of service by the non-employee Trustees.
Foreign Currency Translation	Foreign Currency Translation
	The Company accounts for the operations of its Canadian properties and mortgage note (prior to pay-off) in Canadian dollars. The assets and liabilities related to the Company’s Canadian properties and mortgage note are translated into U.S. dollars at current exchange rates; revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates. Resulting translation adjustments are recorded as a separate component of comprehensive income.
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.

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	The table below details the current and deferred income tax benefit (expense) for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):
		2014			2013
	Current state income tax expense and other	$	(579	)	$	(522	)
	Current foreign income tax	(493		)	—
	Current foreign withholding tax	(1,040		)	—
	Deferred foreign withholding tax	(320		)	(89		)
	Deferred income tax benefit (expense)	(1,796		)	14,787
	Income tax benefit (expense)	$	(4,228	)	$	14,176
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	As outlined above, in 2013, the Company reversed its historical valuation allowance associated with the net Canadian deferred tax asset. The Company’s consolidated deferred tax position is summarized as follows:
		2014			2013
	Fixed assets	$	15,720		$	18,219
	Net operating losses	2,880			3,741
	Other	90			728
	Less Valuation allowance	(2,391		)	(3,164		)
	Total deferred tax assets	$	16,299		$	19,524
	Straight line receivable	$	(3,594	)	$	(4,158	)
	Other	(850		)	(578		)
	Total deferred tax liabilities	$	(4,444	)	$	(4,736	)
	Net deferred tax asset	$	11,855		$	14,788
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill	Intangible assets (included in Other Assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets) consist of the following at December 31 (in thousands):
		2014			2013
	In-place leases, net of accumulated amortization of $12.1 million and $11.6 million, respectively	$	6,951		$	5,065
	Above market lease, net of accumulated amortization of $0.2 million and $0.05 million, respectively	862			1,054
	Goodwill	693			693
	Total intangible assets, net	$	8,506		$	6,812
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense	Future amortization of in-place leases, net and above market lease, net at December 31, 2014 is as follows (in thousands):
		In place leases			Above market lease
	Year:
	2015	$	1,332		$	192
	2016	1,015			192
	2017	883			192
	2018	869			192
	2019	630			94
	Thereafter	2,222			—
	Total	$	6,951		$	862

Rental_Properties_Tables

Rental Properties (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Real Estate [Abstract]
Summary Of Carrying Amounts Of Rental Properties	The following table summarizes the carrying amounts of rental properties as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):
		2014			2013
	Buildings and improvements	$	2,273,430		$	1,937,661
	Furniture, fixtures & equipment	25,922			26,676
	Land	617,842			549,457
		2,917,194			2,513,794
	Accumulated depreciation	(465,660		)	(409,643		)
	Total	$	2,451,534		$	2,104,151

Accounts_Receivable_Net_Tables

Accounts Receivable, Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]
Schedule Of Accounts Receivable	The following table summarizes the carrying amounts of accounts receivable, net as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):
		2014			2013
	Receivable from tenants	$	6,705		$	10,759
	Receivable from non-tenants	602			275
	Receivable from Canada Revenue Agency	—			839
	Straight-line rent receivable	41,529			33,654
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	(1,554		)	(2,989		)
	Total	$	47,282		$	42,538

Investment_in_Mortgage_Notes_T

Investment in Mortgage Notes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the carrying amounts of accounts receivable, net as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):
		2014			2013
	Receivable from tenants	$	6,705		$	10,759
	Receivable from non-tenants	602			275
	Receivable from Canada Revenue Agency	—			839
	Straight-line rent receivable	41,529			33,654
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	(1,554		)	(2,989		)
	Total	$	47,282		$	42,538
Mortgage Receivable [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]	Investment in mortgage notes, including related accrued interest receivable, at December 31, 2014 and 2013 consists of the following (in thousands):
			2014			2013
	-1	Mortgage note, 10.00%, paid in full December 2, 2014	$	—		$	42,907
	-2	Mortgage note, 10.27%, paid in full December 2, 2014	—			10,972
	-3	Mortgage note, 9.00%, due March 16, 2015	1,164			—
	-4	Mortgage note and related accrued interest receivable, 9.00%, due November 30, 2015	1,149			—
	-5	Mortgage note receivable and related accrued interest receivable, 5.50%, due November 1, 2016	2,500			2,511
	-6	Mortgage note and related accrued interest receivable, 10.00%, due November 1, 2017	2,521			2,521
	-7	Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receviable, 7.00% and 10.00%, due May 1, 2019	191,116			183,465
	-8	Mortgage note, 10.00%, due November 1, 2020	70,114			1,112
	-9	Mortgage note and related accrued interest receivable, 10.65%, due June 28, 2032	36,032			36,032
	-10	Mortgage note and related accrued interest receivable, 9.50%, due September 1, 2032	19,795			19,659
	-11	Mortgage note and related accrued interest receivable, 10.25%, due October 31, 2032	22,188			22,188
	-12	Mortgage note and related accrued interest receivable, 9.00%, due December 31, 2032	5,598			5,717
	-13	Mortgage note and related accrued interest receivable, 9.50%, due January 31, 2033	12,082			6,872
	-14	Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, 9.50%, due April 30, 2033	28,788			20,802
	-15	Mortgage note and related accrued interest receivable, 10.25%, due June 30, 2033	3,471			3,455
	-16	Mortgage note, 11.31%, due July 1, 2033	13,005			13,086
	-17	Mortgage note, 8.50%, due June 30, 2034	4,870			—
	-18	Mortgage note and related accrued interest receivable, 10.93%, due December 1, 2034	51,450			63,500
	-19	Mortgage notes, 10.13%, due December 1, 2034	37,562			47,029
	-20	Mortgage notes, 10.40%, due December 1, 2034	4,550			4,509
		Total mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable	$	507,955		$	486,337
Schedule of Principal Payments and Related Accrued Interest Due By Year [Table Text Block]	Principal payments and related accrued interest due on mortgage notes receivable subsequent to December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
		Amount
	Year:
	2015	$	6,305
	2016	3,933
	2017	1,754
	2018	837
	2019	190,642
	Thereafter	304,484
	Total	$	507,955

Investments_In_Direct_Financin1

Investments In Direct Financing Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases [Abstract]
Summary Of Carrying Amounts Of Investments In Direct Financing Leases, Net
		2014			2013
	Total minimum lease payments receivable	$	487,275		$	633,384
	Estimated unguaranteed residual value of leased assets	172,880			215,207
	Less deferred income (1)	(460,823		)	(606,379		)
	Investment in a direct financing lease, net	$	199,332		$	242,212
	(1) Deferred income is net of $1.5 million and $1.7 million of initial direct costs at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Future Minimum Rentals Receivable	The Company’s direct financing lease has expiration dates ranging from approximately 17 to 20 years. Future minimum rentals receivable on this direct financing lease at December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
		Amount
	Year:
	2015	$	20,433
	2016	21,046
	2017	21,678
	2018	22,328
	2019	22,998
	Thereafter	378,792
	Total	$	487,275
	Future minimum rentals on non-cancelable tenant operating leases at December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
		Amount
	Year:
	2015	$	296,814
	2016	290,130
	2017	277,997
	2018	256,148
	2019	231,262
	Thereafter	1,788,995
	Total	$	3,141,346

Unconsolidated_Real_Estate_Joi1

Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures (Tables) (Atlantic-EPR I and II [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Atlantic-EPR I and II [Member]
Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures [Line Items]
Unaudited Condensed Financial Information	Condensed consolidated financial information for Atlantic-EPR I and Atlantic-EPR II is as follows as of and for the period ended October 8, 2013 and the year ended December 31, 2012 (in thousands):
		2013		2012
	Rental properties, net	$	44,644	$	45,496
	Cash	512		278
	Atlantic-EPR II mortgage note payable to EPR (1)	11,796		—
	Mortgage note payable (2)	—		11,827
	Atlantic-EPR I mortgage note payable to EPR (1)	21,293		17,979
	Partners’ equity	18,372		18,675
	Rental revenue	4,373		5,604
	Net income	1,430		1,842

LongTerm_Debt_Schedule_of_Long

Long-Term Debt Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments	at December 31, 2014 and 2013 consists of the following (in thousands):
			2014			2013
	-1	Mortgage note payable, 5.56%, due June 5, 2015	$	30,508		$	31,235
	-2	Mortgage note payable, 5.39%, due November 1, 2015	4,960			5,274
	-3	Mortgage notes payable, 5.77%, due November 6, 2015	62,842			65,070
	-4	Mortgage notes payable, 5.84%, due March 6, 2016	35,515			36,724
	-5	Note payable, 2.50%, due April 21, 2016	1,850			—
	-6	Mortgage notes payable, 6.37%, due June 1, 2016	25,607			26,406
	-7	Mortgage notes payable, 6.10%, due October 1, 2016	23,000			23,719
	-8	Mortgage notes payable, 6.02%, due October 6, 2016	17,319			17,866
	-9	Mortgage note payable, 6.06%, due March 1, 2017	9,693			9,986
	-10	Mortgage note payable, 6.07%, due April 6, 2017	9,985			10,284
	-11	Mortgage notes payable, 5.73%-5.95%, due May 1, 2017	32,662			33,660
	-12	Mortgage notes payable, 4.00%, due July 6, 2017	97,248			—
	-13	Mortgage note payable, 5.29%, due July 8, 2017	3,604			3,746
	-14	Unsecured revolving variable rate credit facility, LIBOR + 1.40%, due July 23, 2017	62,000			—
	-15	Mortgage notes payable, 5.86% due August 1, 2017	23,681			24,387
	-16	Mortgage note payable, 6.19%, due February 1, 2018	13,849			14,486
	-17	Mortgage note payable, 7.37%, due July 15, 2018	6,205			7,498
	-18	Unsecured term loan payable, LIBOR + 1.60%, $240,000 fixed through interest rate swaps at 2.51% through January 5, 2016 and 2.38% from January 5, 2016 to July 5, 2017, due July 23, 2018	285,000			265,000
	-19	Senior unsecured notes payable, 7.75%, due July 15, 2020	250,000			250,000
	-20	Senior unsecured notes payable, 5.75%, due August 15, 2022	350,000			350,000
	-21	Senior unsecured notes payable, 5.25%, due July 15, 2023	275,000			275,000
	-22	Bonds payable, variable rate, due October 1, 2037	24,995			24,995
		Total	$	1,645,523		$	1,475,336
	(1) The Company’s mortgage note payable is secured by one entertainment retail center, which had a net book value of approximately $48.6 million at December 31, 2014. The note had an initial balance of $36.0 million and the monthly payments are based on a 30 year amortization schedule. The note requires monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $206 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity of approximately $30.1 million.
	(2) On September 25, 2013, the Company assumed a mortgage note payable of $5.4 million in conjunction with the acquisition of a theatre property, which had a net book value of $10.9 million at December 31, 2014 . The note requires monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $50 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity of $4.7 million. Upon acquisition, the carrying value of the note approximated fair value.
	(3) The Company’s mortgage notes payable are secured by six theatre properties, which had a net book value of approximately $74.5 million at December 31, 2014. The notes had initial balances totaling $79.0 million and the monthly payments are based on a 25 year amortization schedule. The notes require monthly principal and interest payments totaling approximately $498 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity totaling approximately $60.7 million.
	(4) The Company’s mortgage notes payable are secured by two theatre properties, which had a net book value of approximately $31.4 million at December 31, 2014. The notes had initial balances totaling $44.0 million and the monthly payments are based on a 25 year amortization schedule. The notes require monthly principal and interest payments totaling approximately $279 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity totaling approximately $33.9 million.
	(5) On April 21, 2014, the Company assumed a note payable in conjunction with the acquisition of 11 theatre properties. The carrying value of the note approximated fair value on the date of acquisition. The note requires quarterly interest payments of approximately $12 thousand with principal payment due at maturity.
	(6) The Company’s mortgage notes payable are secured by two theatre properties, which had a net book value of approximately $31.1 million at December 31, 2014. The notes had initial balances totaling $31.0 million and the monthly payments are based on a 25 year amortization schedule. The notes require monthly principal and interest payments totaling approximately $207 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity totaling approximately $24.4 million.
	(7) The Company’s mortgage notes payable are secured by four theatre properties, which had a net book value of approximately $26.2 million at December 31, 2014. The notes had initial balances totaling $27.8 million and the monthly payments are based on a 25 year amortization schedule. The notes require monthly principal and interest payments totaling approximately $180 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity totaling approximately $21.6 million.
	(8) The Company’s mortgage notes payable are secured by three theatre properties, which had a net book value of approximately $18.8 million at December 31, 2014. The notes had initial balances totaling $20.9 million and the monthly payments are based on a 25 year amortization schedule. The notes require monthly principal and interest payments totaling approximately $135 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity totaling approximately $16.2 million.
	(9) The Company’s mortgage note payable is secured by one theatre property, which had a net book value of approximately $9.2 million at December 31, 2014. The note had an initial balance of $11.6 million and the monthly payments are based on a 25 year amortization schedule. The note requires monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $75 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity of approximately $9.0 million.
	(10) The Company’s mortgage note payable is secured by one theatre property, which had a net book value of approximately $8.6 million at December 31, 2014. The note had an initial balance of $11.9 million and the monthly payments are based on a 30 year amortization schedule. The note requires monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $77 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity of approximately $9.2 million.
	(11) The Company’s mortgage notes payable are secured by four theatre properties, which had a net book value of approximately $29.9 million at December 31, 2014. The notes had initial balances totaling $38.9 million and the monthly payments are based on a 25 year amortization schedule. The notes require monthly principal and interest payments totaling approximately $247 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity totaling approximately $30.0 million. The weighted average interest rate on these notes is 5.85%.
	(12) On April 21, 2014, the Company assumed a mortgage note payable of $90.3 million in conjunction with the acquisition of 11 theatre properties. The mortgage note was recorded at fair value upon acquisition which was estimated to be $99.6 million. The fair value of this mortgage note was determined by discounting the future cash flows of the mortgage note using an estimated current market rate of 4.00%. The mortgage note is secured by 11 theatre properties, which had a net book value of approximately $121.8 million at December 31, 2014. The monthly payments are based on a 10 year amortization schedule and the mortgage note requires monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $635 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity of approximately $85.1 million.
	(13) On March 3, 2011, the Company assumed a mortgage note payable of $3.8 million in conjunction with the acquisition of a theatre property. The note was recorded at fair value upon acquisition which was estimated to be $4.1 million. The fair value of the note was determined by discounting the future cash flows of the note using an estimated current market rate of 5.29%. The note is secured by one theatre property, which had a net book value of approximately $8.3 million at December 31, 2014. The monthly payments are based on a 25 year amortization schedule and the note requires monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $28 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity of approximately $3.2 million.
	(14) The Company's unsecured revolving credit facility (the facility) bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.40%, which was 1.56% on December 31, 2014. Interest is payable monthly. On March 26, 2014, the Company increased the size of this facility from $475.0 million to $535.0 million. The facility contains an accordion feature such that the maximum borrowing amount available under the facility can be increased to $600.0 million. As of December 31, 2014, the Company had $62.0 million outstanding under the facility and the total availability under the revolving credit facility was $473.0 million.
	(15) The Company’s mortgage notes payable due August 1, 2017 are secured by two theatre properties, which had a net book value of approximately $26.2 million at December 31, 2014. The notes had initial balances totaling $28.0 million and the monthly payments are based on a 25 year amortization schedule. The notes require monthly principal and interest payments totaling approximately $178 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity totaling approximately $21.7 million.
	(16) The Company’s mortgage note payable due February 1, 2018 is secured by one theatre property which had a net book value of approximately $19.6 million at December 31, 2014. The mortgage loan had an initial balance of $17.5 million and the monthly payments are based on a 20 year amortization schedule. The note requires monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $127 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity of approximately $11.6 million.
	(17) The Company’s mortgage note payable due July 15, 2018 is secured by one theatre property, which had a net book value of approximately $17.5 million at December 31, 2014. The note had an initial balance of $18.9 million and the monthly payments are based on a 20 year amortization schedule. The notes require monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $151 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity of approximately $843 thousand.
	(18) The Company's unsecured term loan payable bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.60%, which was 1.77% on December 31, 2014. Interest is payable monthly. On March 26, 2014, the Company increased the size of this facility from $265.0 million to $275.0 million. On September 19, 2014, the Company further increased the size of this facility to $285.0 million.
	(19) On June 30, 2010, the Company issued $250.0 million in senior unsecured notes due on July 15, 2020. The notes bear interest at 7.75%. Interest is payable on July 15 and January 15 of each year beginning on January 15, 2011 until the stated maturity date of July 15, 2020. The notes were issued at 98.29% of their principal amount and are guaranteed by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries. The notes contain various covenants, including: (i) a limitation on incurrence of any debt that would cause the ratio of the Company’s debt to adjusted total assets to exceed 60%; (ii) a limitation on incurrence of any secured debt which would cause the ratio of the Company’s secured debt to adjusted total assets to exceed 40%; (iii) a limitation on incurrence of any debt which would cause the Company’s debt service coverage ratio to be less than 1.5 times; and (iv) the maintenance at all times of total unencumbered assets not less than 150% of the Company’s outstanding unsecured debt.
	(20) On August 8, 2012, the Company issued $350.0 million in senior unsecured notes due on August 15, 2022. The notes bear interest at 5.75%. Interest is payable on February 15 and August 15 of each year beginning on February 15, 2013 until the stated maturity date of August 15, 2022. The notes were issued at 99.998% of their principal amount and are guaranteed by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries. The notes contain various covenants, including: (i) a limitation on incurrence of any debt that would cause the ratio of the Company’s debt to adjusted total assets to exceed 60%; (ii) a limitation on incurrence of any secured debt which would cause the ratio of the Company’s secured debt to adjusted total assets to exceed 40%; (iii) a limitation on incurrence of any debt which would cause the Company’s debt service coverage ratio to be less than 1.5 times; and (iv) the maintenance at all times of total unencumbered assets not less than 150% of the Company’s outstanding unsecured debt.
	(21) On June 18, 2013, the Company issued $275.0 million in senior unsecured notes due on July 15, 2023. The notes bear interest at 5.25%. Interest is payable on January 15 and July 15 of each year beginning on January 15, 2014 until the stated maturity date of July 15, 2023. The notes were issued at 99.546% of their principal amount and are guaranteed by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries. The notes contain various covenants, including: (i) a limitation on incurrence of any debt that would cause the ratio of the Company’s debt to adjusted total assets to exceed 60%; (ii) a limitation on incurrence of any secured debt which would cause the ratio of the Company’s secured debt to adjusted total assets to exceed 40%; (iii) a limitation on incurrence of any debt which would cause the Company’s debt service coverage ratio to be less than 1.5 times and (iv) the maintenance at all times of the Company's total unencumbered assets such that they are not less than 150% of the Company’s outstanding unsecured debt.
	(22) The Company’s bonds payable due October 1, 2037 are secured by three theatres, which had a net book value of approximately $23.1 million at December 31, 2014, and bear interest at a variable rate which resets on a weekly basis and was 0.03% at December 31, 2014. The bonds requires monthly interest only payments with principal due at maturity.
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt	Principal payments due on long-term debt obligations subsequent to December 31, 2014 (without consideration of any extensions) are as follows (in thousands):
		Amount
	Year:
	2015	$	110,081
	2016	109,747
	2017	227,319
	2018	298,381
	2019	—
	Thereafter	899,995
	Total	$	1,645,523
Interest Expense, Net	The following is a summary of interest expense, net for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):
		2014			2013			2012
	Interest on loans	$	82,839		$	78,292		$	71,849
	Amortization of deferred financing costs	4,248			4,041			4,218
	Credit facility and letter of credit fees	1,735			1,510			1,515
	Interest cost capitalized	(7,525		)	(2,763		)	(859		)
	Interest income	(27		)	(53		)	(79		)
	Less: interest income of discontinued operations	—			29			12
	Interest expense, net	$	81,270		$	81,056		$	76,656

Derivative_Instruments_Tables

Derivative Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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 years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
	Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity and Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
		Year Ended December 31,
	Description	2014			2013			2012
	Interest Rate Swaps
	Amount of Loss Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	$	(2,458	)	$	(2,372	)	$	(5,462	)
	Amount of Expense Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) (1)	(1,833		)	(1,749		)	(1,613		)
	Cross Currency Swaps
	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	3,560			2,278			(684		)
	Amount of Income (Expense) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) (2)	698			(160		)	(617		)
	Currency Forward Agreements
	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	11,600			8,092			(2,078		)
	Amount of Income (Expense) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) (2)	—			287			(21		)
	Total
	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	$	12,702		$	7,998		$	(8,224	)
	Amount of Expense Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion)	(1,135		)	(1,622		)	(2,251		)
	-1	Included in “Interest expense, net” in accompanying consolidated statements of income.
	-2	Included in “Other expense” or "Other income" in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

Fair_Value_Disclosures_Tables

Fair Value Disclosures (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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 December 31, 2014 and 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 December 31, 2014 and 2013
	(Dollars in thousands)
	Description	Quoted Prices in		Significant			Significant		Balance at
		Active Markets		Other			Unobservable		December 31,
		for Identical		Observable			Inputs (Level 3)
		Assets (Level I)		Inputs (Level 2)
	2014:00:00
	Cross Currency Swaps*	$	—	$	4,592		$	—	$	4,592
	Currency Forward Agreements*	$	—	$	10,227		$	—	$	10,227
	Interest Rate Swap Agreements**	$	—	$	(5,096	)	$	—	$	(5,096	)
	2013:00:00
	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	There were no non-recurring measurements during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.

Common_and_Preferred_Share_Tab

Common and Preferred Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Common and Preferred Shares [Abstract]
Schedule of Dividends Per Common Share [Table Text Block]	Of the total dividends calculated for tax purposes, the amounts characterized as ordinary income, return of capital and long-term capital gain for cash dividends paid per common share for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
		2014		2013
	Taxable ordinary income	$	3.0364	$	2.5994
	Return of capital	0.3619		1.047
	Long-term capital gain	—		—
	Unrecaptured Sec. 1250 Gain	—		—
	Totals	$	3.3983	$	3.6464

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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 years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 (amounts in thousands except per share information):
		Year Ended December 31, 2014
		Income			Shares	Per Share
		(numerator)			(denominator)	Amount
	Basic EPS:
	Income from continuing operations	$	175,752
	Less: preferred dividend requirements	(23,807		)
	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	151,945		54,244	$	2.8
	Income from discontinued operations available to common shareholders	$	3,881		54,244	$	0.07
	Net income available to common shareholders	$	155,826		54,244	$	2.87
	Diluted EPS:
	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	151,945		54,244
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Share options	—			200
	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	151,945		54,444	$	2.79
	Income from discontinued operations available to common shareholders	$	3,881		54,444	$	0.07
	Net income available to common shareholders	$	155,826		54,444	$	2.86
		Year Ended December 31, 2013
		Income			Shares	Per Share
		(numerator)			(denominator)	Amount
	Basic EPS:
	Income from continuing operations	$	175,637
	Less: preferred dividend requirements	(23,806		)
	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	151,831		48,028	$	3.16
	Income from discontinued operations available to common shareholders	$	4,589		48,028	$	0.1
	Net income available to common shareholders	$	156,420		48,028	$	3.26
	Diluted EPS:
	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	151,831		48,028
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Share options	—			186
	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	151,831		48,214	$	3.15
	Income from discontinued operations available to common shareholders	$	4,589		48,214	$	0.09
	Net income available to common shareholders	$	156,420		48,214	$	3.24
		Year Ended December 31, 2012
		Income			Shares	Per Share
		(numerator)			(denominator)	Amount
	Basic EPS:
	Income from continuing operations	$	141,906
	Less: preferred dividend requirements and redemption costs	(28,396		)
	Noncontrolling interest adjustments	(108		)
	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	113,402		46,798	$	2.42
	Loss from discontinued operations available to common shareholders	$	(20,242	)	46,798	$	(0.43	)
	Net income available to common shareholders	$	93,160		46,798	$	1.99
	Diluted EPS:
	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	113,402		46,798
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Share options	—			251
	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	113,402		47,049	$	2.41
	Loss from discontinued operations available to common shareholders	$	(20,242	)	47,049	$	(0.43	)
	Net income available to common shareholders	$	93,160		47,049	$	1.98

Equity_Incentive_Plans_Tables

Equity Incentive Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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, 2011	1,002,833		$	18.18			—		$	65.5	$	34.41
	Exercised	(224,181	)	18.18				—		36.56		23.42
	Granted	103,082		44.62				—		47.99		45.6
	Forfeited	(396	)	18.18				—		46.69		40.03
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012	881,338		$	18.18			—		$	65.5	$	38.51
	Exercised	(143,272	)	18.18				—		47.2		30.64
	Granted	115,257		46.86				—		58.09		47.86
	Forfeited	(12,658	)	36.56				—		60.42		56.9
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	840,665		$	18.18			—		$	65.5	$	40.85
	Exercised	(35,963	)	32.5				—		52.72		42.63
	Granted	172,178		51.64				—		51.64		51.64
	Forfeited	(26,666	)	45.2				—		51.64		50.11
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014	950,214		$	18.18			—		$	65.5	$	42.48
Schedule of Stock Option Expense to be Recognized in the Future	At December 31, 2014, stock-option expense to be recognized in future periods was $2.4 million as follows (in thousands):
		Amount
	Year:
	2015	$	1,125
	2016	824
	2017	477
	2018	—
	Total	$	2,426
Summary Of Outstanding Options	The following table summarizes outstanding options at December 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		4.1
	20.00 - 29.99	—		0
	30.00 - 39.99	14,774		5.1
	40.00 - 49.99	470,840		4.6
	50.00 - 59.99	169,388		8.7
	60.00 - 65.50	93,353		2
		950,214		5		$	42.48		$	15,059
Summary Of Exercisable Options	he following table summarizes exercisable options at December 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		4.1
	20.00 - 29.99	—		0
	30.00 - 39.99	14,774		5.1
	40.00 - 49.99	335,812		3.5
	50.00 - 59.99	9,375		4.3
	60.00 - 65.50	93,353		2
		655,173		3.5		$	39.36		$	12,631
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
	Forfeited	(34,282	)	50.24
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014	468,451		$	49.29			1
Nonvested Shares Unamortized Share-based Compensation Expense to be Recognized in the Future	At December 31, 2014, unamortized share-based compensation expense related to nonvested shares was $11.4 million and will be recognized in future periods as follows (in thousands):
		Amount
	Year:
	2015	$	5,391
	2016	3,957
	2017	2,030
	Total	$	11,378
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	19,685		53.55
	Vested	(17,530	)	58.38
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014	19,685		$	53.55			0.38

Operating_Leases_Tables

Operating Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Leases [Abstract]
Future Minimum Rentals Receivable	The Company’s direct financing lease has expiration dates ranging from approximately 17 to 20 years. Future minimum rentals receivable on this direct financing lease at December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
		Amount
	Year:
	2015	$	20,433
	2016	21,046
	2017	21,678
	2018	22,328
	2019	22,998
	Thereafter	378,792
	Total	$	487,275
	Future minimum rentals on non-cancelable tenant operating leases at December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
		Amount
	Year:
	2015	$	296,814
	2016	290,130
	2017	277,997
	2018	256,148
	2019	231,262
	Thereafter	1,788,995
	Total	$	3,141,346
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases	Future minimum lease payments under this lease at December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
		Amount
	Year:
	2015	$	544
	2016	441
	2017	—
	2018	—
	2019	—
	Thereafter	—
	Total	$	985

Quarterly_Financial_Informatio1

Quarterly Financial Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information	Summarized quarterly financial data for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows (in thousands, except per share data):
		March 31		June 30		September 30		December 31
	2014:00:00
	Total revenue	$	89,857	$	91,787	$	98,738	$	104,669
	Net income	43,533		40,760		42,705		52,635
	Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	37,581		34,808		36,753		46,684
	Basic net income per common share	0.72		0.65		0.68		0.82
	Diluted net income per common share	0.71		0.65		0.68		0.81
		March 31		June 30		September 30		December 31
	2013:00:00
	Total revenue	$	82,898	$	82,973	$	87,841	$	89,352
	Net income	41,206		32,476		43,502		63,042
	Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	35,254		26,524		37,551		57,091
	Basic net income per common share	0.75		0.56		0.79		1.12
	Diluted net income per common share	0.75		0.56		0.79		1.12

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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):
		Year ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Rental revenue	$	3		$	1,685		$	5,389
	Tenant reimbursements	—			513			—
	Other income	—			426			2,325
	Mortgage and other financing income	—			—			112
	Total revenue	3			2,624			7,826
	Property operating expense (income)	(484		)	45			(1,036		)
	Other expense (benefit)	(18		)	547			2,733
	Interest expense, net	—			(29		)	(12		)
	Transaction costs (benefit)	(3,376		)	—			—
	Impairment charges	—			—			20,835
	Depreciation and amortization	—			1,728			5,521
	Income (loss) before gain on sale of real estate	3,881			333			(20,215		)
	Gain (loss) on sale of real estate	—			4,256			(27		)
	Net income (loss)	$	3,881		$	4,589		$	(20,242	)

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
	Balance Sheet Data:
		As of December 31, 2014
		Entertainment			Education		Recreation		Other		Corporate/Unallocated			Consolidated
	Total Assets	$	2,014,416		$	734,512	$	696,931	$	206,795	$	49,394		$	3,702,048
		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:
		For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
		Entertainment			Education		Recreation		Other		Corporate/Unallocated			Consolidated
	Rental revenue	$	237,429		$	27,874	$	20,368	$	1,002	$	—		$	286,673
	Tenant reimbursements	17,640			—		—		23		—			17,663
	Other income (loss)	(6		)	—		—		315		700			1,009
	Mortgage and other financing income	7,056			31,488		40,775		387		—			79,706
	Total revenue	262,119			59,362		61,143		1,727		700			385,051
	Property operating expense	24,143			—		—		754		—			24,897
	Other expense	—			—		—		771		—			771
	Total investment expenses	24,143			—		—		1,525		—			25,668
	Net operating income - before unallocated items	237,976			59,362		61,143		202		700			359,383
	Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Income:
	General and administrative expense													(27,566		)
	Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff													(301		)
	Interest expense, net													(81,270		)
	Transaction costs													(2,452		)
	Provision for loan losses													(3,777		)
	Depreciation and amortization													(66,739		)
	Equity in income from joint ventures													1,273
	Gain on sale or acquisition, net													1,209
	Gain on sale of investment in a direct financing lease													220
	Income tax expense													(4,228		)
	Discontinued operations:
	Income from discontinued operations													505
	Transaction (costs) benefit													3,376
	Net income													179,633
	Preferred dividend requirements													(23,807		)
	Net income available to common shareholders													$	155,826
		For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
		Entertainment			Education		Recreation		Other		Corporate/Unallocated			Consolidated
	Rental revenue	$	221,024		$	15,931	$	10,124	$	1,630	$	—		$	248,709
	Tenant reimbursements	18,401			—		—		—		—			18,401
	Other income	80			—		—		1,471		131			1,682
	Mortgage and other financing income	8,447			33,275		32,232		318		—			74,272
	Total revenue	247,952			49,206		42,356		3,419		131			343,064
	Property operating expense	25,521			—		—		495		—			26,016
	Other expense	—			—		—		658		—			658
	Total investment expenses	25,521			—		—		1,153		—			26,674
	Net operating income - before unallocated items	222,431			49,206		42,356		2,266		131			316,390
	Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Income:
	General and administrative expense													(25,613		)
	Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff													(6,166		)
	Gain on early extinguishment of debt													4,539
	Interest expense, net													(81,056		)
	Transaction costs													(1,955		)
	Depreciation and amortization													(53,946		)
	Equity in income from joint ventures													1,398
	Gain on sale or acquisition, net													3,017
	Gain on previously held equity interst													4,853
	Income tax benefit													14,176
	Discontinued operations:
	Income from discontinued operations													333
	Gain on sale of real estate													4,256
	Net income													180,226
	Preferred dividend requirements													(23,806		)
Net income available to common shareholders													$	156,420
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
	Entertainment			Education		Recreation		Other		Corporate/Unallocated			Consolidated
Rental revenue	$	221,020		$	8,663	$	3,615	$	1,219	$	—		$	234,517
Tenant reimbursements	18,575			—		—		—		—			18,575
Other income	98			—		—		639		1			738
Mortgage and other financing income	4,308			30,130		29,440		99		—			63,977
Total revenue	244,001			38,793		33,055		1,957		1			317,807
Property operating expense	24,008			—		—		907		—			24,915
Other expense	4			—		—		739		639			1,382
Total investment expenses	24,012			—		—		1,646		639			26,297
Net operating income (loss) - before unallocated items	219,989			38,793		33,055		311		(638		)	291,510
Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Income:
General and administrative expense													(23,170		)
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff													(627		)
Interest expense, net													(76,656		)
Transaction costs													(404		)
Impairment charges													(3,074		)
Depreciation and amortization													(46,698		)
Equity in income from joint ventures													1,025
Discontinued operations:
Income from discontinued operations													620
Impairment charges													(20,835		)
Loss on sale or acquisition of real estate													(27		)
Net income													121,664
Noncontrolling interests													(108		)
Preferred dividend requirements													(24,508		)
Preferred share redemption costs													(3,888		)
Net income available to common shareholders													$	93,160

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ1

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of December 31, 2014
		EPR			Wholly  Owned			Non-			Consolidated			Consolidated
		Properties			Subsidiary			Guarantor			Elimination
		(Issuer)			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Assets
	Rental properties, net	$	—		$	1,737,982		$	713,552		$	—		$	2,451,534
	Land held for development	—			—			206,001			—			206,001
	Property under development	—			171,139			10,659			—			181,798
	Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net	—			413,025			94,930			—			507,955
	Investment in a direct financing lease, net	—			199,332			—			—			199,332
	Investment in joint ventures	—			—			5,738			—			5,738
	Cash and cash equivalents	(1,234		)	786			3,784			—			3,336
	Restricted cash	1,000			10,215			1,857			—			13,072
	Deferred financing costs, net	15,224			4,136			549			—			19,909
	Accounts receivable, net	90			32,303			14,889			—			47,282
	Intercompany notes receivable	—			—			175,757			(175,757		)	—
	Investments in subsidiaries	3,124,416			—			—			(3,124,416		)	—
	Other assets	21,272			8,658			36,161			—			66,091
	Total assets	$	3,160,768		$	2,577,576		$	1,263,877		$	(3,300,173	)	$	3,702,048
	Liabilities and Equity
	Liabilities:
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	51,673		$	32,009		$	(1,502	)	$	—		$	82,180
	Dividends payable	22,233			—			—			—			22,233
	Unearned rents and interest	750			20,131			4,742			—			25,623
	Intercompany notes payable	—			—			175,757			(175,757		)	—
	Debt	1,160,000			62,000			423,523			—			1,645,523
	Total liabilities	1,234,656			114,140			602,520			(175,757		)	1,775,559
	EPR Properties shareholders’ equity	1,926,112			2,463,436			660,980			(3,124,416		)	1,926,112
	Noncontrolling interests	—			—			377			—			377
	Equity	$	1,926,112		$	2,463,436		$	661,357		$	(3,124,416	)	$	1,926,489
	Total liabilities and equity	$	3,160,768		$	2,577,576		$	1,263,877		$	(3,300,173	)	$	3,702,048
	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, net	—			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
	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
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
		EPR			Wholly  Owned			Non-			Consolidated			Consolidated
		Properties			Subsidiary			Guarantors			Elimination
		(Issuer)			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Rental revenue	$	—		$	193,723		$	92,950		$	—		$	286,673
	Tenant reimbursements	—			3,660			14,003			—			17,663
	Other income	—			1			1,008			—			1,009
	Mortgage and other financing income	765			74,619			4,322			—			79,706
	Intercompany fee income	3,124			—			—			(3,124		)	—
	Interest income on intercompany notes receivable	—			—			24,796			(24,796		)	—
	Total revenue	3,889			272,003			137,079			(27,920		)	385,051
	Equity in subsidiaries’ earnings	241,921			—			—			(241,921		)	—
	Property operating expense	—			9,620			15,277			—			24,897
	Intercompany fee expense	—			—			3,124			(3,124		)	—
	Other expense	—			—			771			—			771
	General and administrative expense	—			18,236			9,330			—			27,566
	Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff	—			301			—			—			301
	Interest expense, net	63,056			(2,773		)	20,987			—			81,270
	Interest expense on intercompany notes payable	—			—			24,796			(24,796		)	—
	Transaction costs	1,319			54			1,079			—			2,452
	Provision for loan losses	—			—			3,777			—			3,777
	Depreciation and amortization	1,224			45,021			20,494			—			66,739
	Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items	180,211			201,544			37,444			(241,921		)	177,278
	Equity in income from joint ventures	—			—			1,273			—			1,273
	Gain on sale or acquisition, net	—			—			1,209			—			1,209
	Gain on sale of investment in a direct financing lease	—			220			—			—			220
	Income before income taxes	180,211			201,764			39,926			(241,921		)	179,980
	Income tax expense	(578		)	—			(3,650		)	—			(4,228		)
	Income from continuing operations	179,633			201,764			36,276			(241,921		)	175,752
	Discontinued operations:
	Income from discontinued operations	—			487			18			—			505
	Transaction (costs) benefit	—			3,376			—			—			3,376
	Net income attributable to EPR Properties	179,633			205,627			36,294			(241,921		)	179,633
	Preferred dividend requirements	(23,807		)	—			—			—			(23,807		)
	Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	$	155,826		$	205,627		$	36,294		$	(241,921	)	$	155,826
	Comprehensive income attributable to EPR Properties	$	175,006		$	205,767		$	32,152		$	(237,919	)	$	175,006
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
		EPR			Wholly  Owned			Non-			Consolidated			Consolidated
		Properties			Subsidiary			Guarantor			Elimination
		(Issuer)			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Rental revenue	$	—		$	163,412		$	85,297		$	—		$	248,709
	Tenant reimbursements	—			3,607			14,794			—			18,401
	Other income	75			9			1,598			—			1,682
	Mortgage and other financing income	994			69,327			3,951			—			74,272
	Intercompany fee income	2,629			—			—			(2,629		)	—
	Interest income on intercompany notes receivable	17,848			—			386			(18,234		)	—
	Total revenue	21,546			236,355			106,026			(20,863		)	343,064
	Equity in subsidiaries’ earnings	212,634			—			—			(212,634		)	—
	Property operating expense	(88		)	10,451			15,653			—			26,016
	Intercompany fee expense	—			—			2,629			(2,629		)	—
	Other expense	—			—			658			—			658
	General and administrative expense	—			17,507			8,106			—			25,613
	Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff	—			1,987			4,179			—			6,166
	Gain on early extinguishment of debt	—			(4,539		)	—			—			(4,539		)
	Interest expense, net	55,856			3,336			21,864			—			81,056
	Interest expense on intercompany notes payable	—			—			18,234			(18,234		)	—
	Transaction costs	1,813			—			142			—			1,955
	Depreciation and amortization	1,093			34,318			18,535			—			53,946
	Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items	175,506			173,295			16,026			(212,634		)	152,193
	Equity in income from joint ventures	505			—			893			—			1,398
	Gain on sale or acquisition, net	(150		)	3,167			—			—			3,017
	Gain on previously held equity interest	4,853			—			—			—			4,853
Income before income taxes	180,714			176,462			16,919			(212,634		)	161,461
Income tax benefit (expense)	(488		)	—			14,664			—			14,176
Income from continuing operations	180,226			176,462			31,583			(212,634		)	175,637
Discontinued operations:
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	—			638			(305		)	—			333
Gain on sale of real estate	—			—			4,256			—			4,256
Net income attributable to EPR Properties	180,226			177,100			35,534			(212,634		)	180,226
Preferred dividend requirements	(23,806		)	—			—			—			(23,806		)
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	$	156,420		$	177,100		$	35,534		$	(212,634	)	$	156,420
Comprehensive income attributable to EPR Properties	$	176,797		$	177,336		$	32,492		$	(209,828	)	$	176,797
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
	EPR			Wholly  Owned			Non-			Consolidated			Consolidated
	Properties			Subsidiary			Guarantor			Elimination
	(Issuer)			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
Rental revenue	$	—		$	149,567		$	84,950		$	—		$	234,517
Tenant reimbursements	—			3,636			14,939			—			18,575
Other income	93			5			640			—			738
Mortgage and other financing income	494			60,089			3,394			—			63,977
Intercompany fee income	2,706			—			—			(2,706		)	—
Interest income on intercompany notes receivable	16,967			—			353			(17,320		)	—
Total revenue	20,260			213,297			104,276			(20,026		)	317,807
Equity in subsidiaries’ earnings	137,443			—			—			(137,443		)	—
Property operating expense	—			8,461			16,454			—			24,915
Intercompany fee expense	—			—			2,706			(2,706		)	—
Other expense	—			4			1,378			—			1,382
General and administrative expense	—			15,358			7,812			—			23,170
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff	—			627			—			—			627
Interest expense, net	35,240			15,339			26,077			—			76,656
Interest expense on intercompany notes payable	—			—			17,320			(17,320		)	—
Transaction costs	404			—			—			—			404
Impairment charges	—			—			3,074			—			3,074
Depreciation and amortization	1,039			28,002			17,657			—			46,698
Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items	121,020			145,506			11,798			(137,443		)	140,881
Equity in income from joint ventures	536			—			489			—			1,025
Income from continuing operations	$	121,556		$	145,506		$	12,287		$	(137,443	)	$	141,906
Discontinued operations:
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	—			(2		)	622			—			620
Impairment charges	—			—			(20,835		)	—			(20,835		)
Gain on sale or acquisition of real estate	—			282			(309		)	—			(27		)
Net income (loss)	121,556			145,786			(8,235		)	(137,443		)	121,664
Add: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			(108		)	—			(108		)
Net income (loss) attributable to EPR Properties	121,556			145,786			(8,343		)	(137,443		)	121,556
Preferred dividend requirements	(24,508		)	—			—			—			(24,508		)
Preferred share redemption costs	(3,888		)	—			—			—			(3,888		)
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	$	93,160		$	145,786		$	(8,343	)	$	(137,443	)	$	93,160
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to EPR Properties	$	118,715		$	145,709		$	(7,259	)	$	(138,450	)	$	118,715
Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
		EPR			Wholly  Owned			Non-Guarantor			Consolidated
		Properties			Subsidiary			Subsidiaries
		(Issuer)			Guarantors
	Intercompany fee income (expense)	$	3,124		$	—		$	(3,124	)	$	—
	Interest income (expense) on intercompany receivable/payable	—			—			—			—
	Net cash provided (used) by other operating activities	(60,684		)	241,750			69,086			250,152
	Net cash provided (used) by operating activities by continuing operations	(57,560		)	241,750			65,962			250,152
	Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	—			47			96			143
	Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	(57,560		)	241,797			66,058			250,295
	Investing activities:
	Acquisition of rental properties and other assets	(438		)	(58,816		)	(25,951		)	(85,205		)
	Proceeds from sale of real estate	—			404			11,651			12,055
	Proceeds from settlement of derivative	—			—			5,725			5,725
	Investment in mortgage notes receivable	—			(26,716		)	(67,161		)	(93,877		)
	Proceeds from mortgage note receivable paydown	—			76,256			—			76,256
	Investment in promissory notes receivable	—			(721		)	(3,666		)	(4,387		)
	Proceeds from promissory note receivable paydown	—			—			1,750			1,750
	Proceeds from sale of investment in a direct financing lease, net	—			46,092			—			46,092
	Additions to property under development	(821		)	(315,843		)	(17,971		)	(334,635		)
	Advances to subsidiaries, net	(16,206		)	(25,232		)	41,438			—
	Net cash used by investing activities	(17,465		)	(304,576		)	(54,185		)	(376,226		)
	Financing activities:
	Proceeds from debt facilities	20,000			359,000			—			379,000
	Principal payments on debt	—			(297,000		)	(13,253		)	(310,253		)
	Deferred financing fees paid	(337		)	(275		)	(202		)	(814		)
	Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff (cash portion)	—			(25		)	—			(25		)
	Net proceeds from issuance of common shares	264,158			—			—			264,158
	Impact of stock option exercises, net	50			—			—			50
	Purchase of common shares for treasury	(2,892		)	—			—			(2,892		)
	Dividends paid to shareholders	(207,637		)	—			—			(207,637		)
	Net cash provided (used) by financing	73,342			61,700			(13,455		)	121,587
	Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	—			39			(317		)	(278		)
	Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(1,683		)	(1,040		)	(1,899		)	(4,622		)
	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	$	(1,234	)	$	786		$	3,784		$	3,336
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
		EPR			Wholly  Owned			Non-Guarantor			Consolidated
		Properties			Subsidiary			Subsidiaries
		(Issuer)			Guarantors
	Intercompany fee income (expense)	$	2,629		$	—		$	(2,629	)	$	—
	Interest income (expense) on intercompany receivable/payable	17,848			—			(17,848		)	—
	Net cash provided (used) by other operating activities	(44,752		)	210,189			66,002			231,439
	Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	(24,275		)	210,189			45,525			231,439
	Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	—			286			2,395			2,681
	Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	(24,275		)	210,475			47,920			234,120
	Investing activities:
	Acquisition of rental properties and other assets	(1,358		)	(112,195		)	(9,944		)	(123,497		)
	Proceeds from sale of real estate	—			—			797			797
	Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	(1,607		)	—			—			(1,607		)
	Investment in mortgage note receivable	(11,797		)	(46,402		)	(2,369		)	(60,568		)
	Proceeds from mortgage note receivable paydown	—			202			1,698			1,900
	Investment in promissory notes receivable	—			(1,278		)	—			(1,278		)
	Proceeds from promissory note paydown	117			—			910			1,027
	Investment in a direct financing lease, net	—			(3,262		)	—			(3,262		)
	Additions to property under development	(18		)	(189,764		)	(7,489		)	(197,271		)
	Investment in intercompany notes payable	103,104			—			(103,104		)	—
	Advances to subsidiaries, net	(380,190		)	253,296			126,894			—
	Net cash provided (used) by investing activities of continuing operations	(291,749		)	(99,403		)	7,393			(383,759		)
	Net proceeds from sale of discontinued operations	—			—			47,301			47,301
	Net cash provided (used) in investing activities	(291,749		)	(99,403		)	54,694			(336,458		)
	Financing activities:
Proceeds from debt facilities	300,000			346,000			—			646,000
Principal payments on debt	—			(451,818		)	(100,650		)	(552,468		)
Deferred financing fees paid	(5,620		)	(2,494		)	(19		)	(8,133		)
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff (cash portion)	—			(1,753		)	(4,037		)	(5,790		)
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares	220,785			—			—			220,785
Impact of stock option exercises, net	947			—			—			947
Purchase of common shares for treasury	(3,246		)	—			—			(3,246		)
Dividends paid to shareholders	(197,924		)	—			—			(197,924		)
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	314,942			(110,065		)	(104,706		)	100,171
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	—			(13		)	(526		)	(539		)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(1,082		)	994			(2,618		)	(2,706		)
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	$	449		$	1,826		$	5,683		$	7,958
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
	EPR			Wholly  Owned			Non-Guarantor			Consolidated
	Properties			Subsidiary			Subsidiaries
	(Issuer)			Guarantors
Intercompany fee income (expense)	$	2,706		$	—		$	(2,706	)	$	—
Interest income (expense) on intercompany receivable/payable	16,967			—			(16,967		)	—
Net cash provided (used) by other operating activities	(19,940		)	163,357			52,684			196,101
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	(267		)	163,357			33,011			196,101
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	—			1,036			10,307			11,343
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	(267		)	164,393			43,318			207,444
Investing activities:
Acquisition of rental properties and other assets	(422		)	(67,911		)	(4,855		)	(73,188		)
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	(1,800		)	—			—			(1,800		)
Investment in mortgage notes receivable	—			(90,975		)	(22,848		)	(113,823		)
Proceeds from sale of investment in a direct financing lease, net	—			4,494			—			4,494
Additions to property under development	—			(99,924		)	(13,675		)	(113,599		)
Investment in intercompany notes payable	(3,074		)	—			3,074			—
Advances to subsidiaries, net	(416,859		)	452,015			(35,156		)	—
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities of continuing operations	(422,155		)	197,699			(73,460		)	(297,916		)
Net proceeds from sale of real estate from discontinued operations	—			282			41,851			42,133
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	(422,155		)	197,981			(31,609		)	(255,783		)
Financing activities:
Proceeds from debt facilities	590,000			281,000			—			871,000
Principal payments on debt	—			(643,943		)	(14,628		)	(658,571		)
Deferred financing fees paid	(5,770		)	(6		)	(24		)	(5,800		)
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff (cash portion)	—			(189		)	—			(189		)
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares	231			—			—			231
Net proceeds from issuance of preferred shares	120,567			—			—			120,567
Redemption of preferred shares	(115,013		)	—			—			(115,013		)
Impact of stock option exercises, net	(1,987		)	—			—			(1,987		)
Purchase of common shares for treasury	(3,232		)	—			—			(3,232		)
Dividends paid to shareholders	(162,775		)	—			—			(162,775		)
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	422,021			(363,138		)	(14,652		)	44,231
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	—			(5		)	152			147
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(401		)	(769		)	(2,791		)	(3,961		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	1,932			1,601			11,092			14,625
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	$	1,531		$	832		$	8,301		$	10,664

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2010
									segment		properties
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent									2.30%	-8.80%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent									35.00%
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Minimum	$6,000,000								$6,000,000
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum	12,000,000								12,000,000
Proceeds from promissory note receivable paydown									1,750,000	1,027,000	0
Impairment charges									0	0	3,074,000
Number of Reportable Operating Segments									4
Principles of Consolidation [Abstract]
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest									0	0	108,000
Noncontrolling interests	377,000				377,000				377,000	377,000
Accounting for Acquisitions [Abstract]
Transaction costs									2,452,000	1,955,000	404,000
Goodwill	693,000				693,000				693,000	693,000
Intangible Assets, Net (Including Goodwill)	8,506,000				6,812,000				8,506,000	6,812,000
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Percentage rents									2,000,000	2,600,000	1,800,000
Participating interest income									2,200,000	900,000	0
prepayment fee									5,000,000	0	0
Lease termination fees									123,000	37,000	105,000
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	1,554,000				2,989,000				1,554,000	2,989,000
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Percent of taxable income distributed to shareholders annually									90.00%
Deferred Tax Assets, Net	11,855,000				14,788,000				11,855,000	14,788,000
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings	127,000								127,000
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Repatriation of Foreign Earnings									81,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross	18,700,000				22,700,000				18,700,000	22,700,000
Deferred Tax Liabilities	4,400,000				4,700,000				4,400,000	4,700,000
Current Income and Withholding Tax Expense									2,100,000	522,000
Concentration Risks, Types, No Concentration Percentage [Abstract]
Rental revenue									286,673,000	248,709,000	234,517,000
Total assets	3,702,048,000				3,272,276,000				3,702,048,000	3,272,276,000
Total liabilities	1,775,559,000				1,584,262,000				1,775,559,000	1,584,262,000
Total stockholders' equity	1,926,112,000				1,687,637,000				1,926,112,000	1,687,637,000
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	46,684,000	36,753,000	34,808,000	37,581,000	57,091,000	37,551,000	26,524,000	35,254,000	179,633,000	180,226,000	121,556,000
Total revenue	104,669,000	98,738,000	91,787,000	89,857,000	89,352,000	87,841,000	82,973,000	82,898,000	385,051,000	343,064,000	317,807,000
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Share based compensation									8,902,000	6,516,000	5,833,000
Share based compensation, future vesting period minimum (in years)									4 years
Number of Winery Properties for Sale											6
Impairment charges									0	0	20,835,000
Amortization of above market lease									192,000	48,000	0
Financing Receivable, Gross	3,800,000								3,800,000
Interest Receivable	100,000								100,000
Impaired Financing Receivable, Interest Income, Accrual Method									84,000
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance	3,800,000								3,800,000
American Multi-Cinema, Inc. [Member]
Concentration Risks, Types, No Concentration Percentage [Abstract]
Percent of megaplex theatre rental leased by AMC									26.00%
Rental revenue									87,400,000	85,100,000	95,100,000
Percentage of lease revenue in total revenue									23.00%	25.00%	30.00%
Four Entertainment Retail Centers Member
Concentration Risks, Types, No Concentration Percentage [Abstract]
Percentage of lease revenue in total revenue									10.00%	12.00%	13.00%
Total revenue									40,200,000	42,300,000	42,800,000
Net assets of wholly owned subsidiary	211,400,000				227,200,000				211,400,000	227,200,000
Wholly owned subsidiary percentage in net assets									11.00%	13.00%
VinREIT [Member]
Principles of Consolidation [Abstract]
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest									0	0	108,000
VinREIT LLC [Member]
Principles of Consolidation [Abstract]
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest									1,700,000	6,200,000	21,200,000
Noncontrolling interests	377,000				377,000				377,000	377,000
Concentration Risks, Types, No Concentration Percentage [Abstract]
Wholly owned subsidiary percentage in net assets									96.00%
Leases, Acquired-in-Place [Member]
Accounting for Acquisitions [Abstract]
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization											11,600,000	11,000,000
Weighted average useful life for in-place leases									8 years 4 months
Amortization expense									1,400,000	0	1,200,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]
2015	1,332,000								1,332,000
2016	1,015,000								1,015,000
2017	883,000								883,000
2018	869,000								869,000
2019	630,000								630,000
Thereafter	2,222,000								2,222,000
Total	6,951,000				5,065,000				6,951,000	5,065,000
Above Market Leases [Member]
Accounting for Acquisitions [Abstract]
Weighted average useful life for in-place leases									4 years 6 months
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]
2015	192,000								192,000
2016	192,000								192,000
2017	192,000								192,000
2018	192,000								192,000
2019	94,000								94,000
Thereafter	0								0
Total	862,000				1,054,000				862,000	1,054,000
ONTARIO | Entertainment Retail Center Properties [Member]
Concentration Risks, Types, No Concentration Percentage [Abstract]
Number of Real Estate Properties											4
ONTARIO | Leases, Acquired-in-Place [Member] | Four Entertainment Retail Centers Member
Accounting for Acquisitions [Abstract]
In-place leases relating to properties, number of properties									4
CALIFORNIA | Leases, Acquired-in-Place [Member] | Entertainment Retail Center Properties [Member]
Accounting for Acquisitions [Abstract]
In-place leases relating to properties, number of properties									1
Building [Member]
Rental Properties [Abstract]
Estimated useful live of buildings (in years)									40 years
Minimum [Member]
Loss Contingency, Accrual, Current	1,000,000								1,000,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Contingencies	5,000,000								5,000,000
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Share based compensation, future vesting period minimum (in years)									3 years
Minimum [Member] | Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Rental Properties [Abstract]
Estimated useful live of buildings (in years)									3 years
Maximum [Member]
Loss Contingency, Accrual, Current	2,000,000								2,000,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Contingencies	10,000,000								10,000,000
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Share based compensation, future vesting period minimum (in years)									4 years
Maximum [Member] | Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Rental Properties [Abstract]
Estimated useful live of buildings (in years)									25 years
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Share based compensation, future vesting period minimum (in years)									4 years
Stock or Unit Option Plan Expense									1,400,000	856,000	937,000
Restricted Stock [Member] | Employee [Member]
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Share based compensation expense related to employees and trustees									6,500,000	4,800,000	4,400,000
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 Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Non-Employee Trustees [Member]
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Share based compensation expense related to employees and trustees									1,100,000	828,000	494,000
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Member]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions									$0	$123,000	$8,073,000
Theatre Properties Member | Leases, Acquired-in-Place [Member]
Accounting for Acquisitions [Abstract]
Number of properties acquired									11	3
Theatre Properties Member | Above Market Leases [Member]
Accounting for Acquisitions [Abstract]
Number of properties acquired										1

Summary_of_Significant_Account4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Deferred Tax Assets (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Fixed assets	$15,720	$18,219
Net operating losses	2,880	3,741
Other	90	728
Less Valuation allowance	-2,391	-3,164
Total deferred tax assets	16,299	19,524
Straight line receivable	-3,594	-4,158
Other	-850	-578
Total deferred tax liabilities	-4,444	-4,736
Net deferred tax asset	11,855	14,788
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, by Jurisdiction [Abstract]
Current state income tax expense and other	-579	-522
Current foreign income tax	-493	0
Current foreign withholding tax	-1,040	0
Deferred foreign withholding tax	-320	-89
Deferred income tax benefit (expense)	-1,796	14,787	0
Income tax benefit (expense)	($4,228)	$14,176	$0

Rental_Properties_Summary_Of_C

Rental Properties Summary Of Carrying Amounts Of Rental Properties (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Apr. 21, 2014
				properties
				state
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Real Estate Investment Property Gross	$2,917,194,000	$2,513,794,000
Accumulated depreciation	-465,660,000	-409,643,000
Total	2,451,534,000	2,104,151,000
Depreciation expense on rental properties	63,000,000	50,700,000	43,800,000
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Debt Assumed	101,441,000	19,710,000	0
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Real Estate Investment Property Gross	2,273,430,000	1,937,661,000
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Real Estate Investment Property Gross	25,922,000	26,676,000
Land [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Real Estate Investment Property Gross	617,842,000	549,457,000
immaterial business acquisition [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired				100.00%
Number of properties acquired				11
Number of States in which Entity Operates				7
Lessor Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Term of Contract				13 years
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets				123,700,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles				3,300,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt				101,500,000
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs				500,000
Mortgage notes payable [Member] | Mortgage notes payable, 4.00%, due July 6, 2017 | immaterial business acquisition [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred				117,700,000
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Debt Assumed				90,300,000
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Note payable, 2.50%, due April 21, 2016 | immaterial business acquisition [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Debt Assumed				$1,900,000

Rental_Properties_Disposition_

Rental Properties Disposition (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 06, 2012
	properties		properties	properties
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Gain on sale or acquisition, net		$1,209,000	$3,017,000	$0
number of properties sold	4		5	2
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate		0	4,256,000	-27,000
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment	46,100,000	4,100,000
Vineyard And Winery Facility [Member]
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
number of winery properties sold		1	5	2
number of vineyard properties sold		1
Gain on sale or acquisition, net		900,000
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate			4,300,000	-308,000
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment		8,000,000	49,800,000	44,400,000	10,000,000
Noncash or Part Noncash Divestiture, Type of Consideration Received			2.5		2.5
Cosentino Wineries [Member]
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment			1,000,000
land parcels [Member]
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Gain on sale or acquisition, net		$300,000
number of properties sold		3

Impairment_Charges_Details

Impairment Charges (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
			properties
Impairment charges	$0	$0	$3,074
Number of Winery Properties for Sale			6
Vineyard And Winery Facility [Member]
Impairment charges			23,900
Buena Vista Winery & Vineyards [Member]
Impairment charges			$20,800

Accounts_Receivable_Net_Schedu

Accounts Receivable, Net (Schedule Of Accounts Receivable) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Straight-line rent receivable	$41,529,000	$33,654,000
Allowance for doubtful accounts	-1,554,000	-2,989,000
Total	47,282,000	42,538,000
Tenants [Member]
Accounts receivable, gross	6,705,000	10,759,000
Non-Tenants [Member]
Accounts receivable, gross	602,000	275,000
Canada Revenue Agency [Member]
Accounts receivable, gross	$0	$839,000

Investment_in_Mortgage_Notes_D

Investment in Mortgage Notes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012	Apr. 04, 2007
						acre
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
prepayment fee	$5,000,000		$0		$0
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff	301,000		6,166,000		627,000
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net	507,955,000		486,337,000
Mortgage Receivable [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net	507,955,000
Notes Receivable, Future Payment Receivables [Abstract]
2015	6,305,000
2016	3,933,000
2017	1,754,000
2018	837,000
2019	190,642,000
Thereafter	304,484,000
Mortgage Receivable [Member] | Corporation [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net	507,955,000		486,337,000
Mortgage Receivable [Member] | Corporation [Member] | Mortgage note, 10.00%, paid in full December 2, 2014 | Ski Resorts [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net	0	[1]	42,907,000	[1]
Receivable interest rate	10.00%
Mortgage Receivable [Member] | Corporation [Member] | Mortgage note, 10.27%, paid in full December 2, 2014 | Ski Resorts [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff	16,000
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net	0	[2]	10,972,000	[2]
Receivable interest rate	10.27%
Mortgage Receivable [Member] | Corporation [Member] | Mortgage note, 9.00%, due March 16, 2015 | Education Property [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net	1,164,000	[3]	0	[3]
Square Footage of Real Estate Property	56
Receivable interest rate	9.00%
Mortgage Receivable [Member] | Corporation [Member] | Mortgage note and related accrued interest receivable, 9.00%, due November 30, 2015 | Education Property [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net	1,149,000	[4]	0	[4]
Square Footage of Real Estate Property	20
Receivable interest rate	9.00%
Mortgage Receivable [Member] | Corporation [Member] | Mortgage note receivable and related accrued interest receivable, 5.50%, due November 1, 2016 | Vineyard And Winery Facility [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net	2,500,000	[5]	2,511,000	[5]
Square Footage of Real Estate Property	159
Receivable interest rate	5.50%
Mortgage Receivable [Member] | Corporation [Member] | Mortgage Note, Due November 1, 2017 [Member] | Vineyard And Winery Facility [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net	2,521,000	[6]	2,521,000	[6]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Collections of Principal	750,000
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Periodic Payment Terms, Balloon Payment Amount	1,000,000
Square Footage of Real Estate Property	20
Receivable interest rate	10.00%
Seasonal line of credit with higher collateral position, maximum	10,000,000
Mortgage Receivable [Member] | Corporation [Member] | Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receviable, 7.00% and 10.00%, due May 1, 2019 | Water Parks [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net	191,116,000	[7]	183,465,000	[7]
Seasonal line of credit with higher collateral position, maximum	7,000,000
Participating interest income	1,400,000		923,000		862,000
Mortgage Receivable [Member] | Corporation [Member] | Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receviable, 7.00% and 10.00%, due May 1, 2019 | Water Parks [Member] | KANSAS
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Number of properties securing debt	1
Mortgage Receivable [Member] | Corporation [Member] | Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receviable, 7.00% and 10.00%, due May 1, 2019 | Water Parks [Member] | TEXAS
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Number of properties securing debt	2
Mortgage Receivable [Member] | Corporation [Member] | Mortgage note, 10.00%, due November 1, 2020 | Hotel [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net	70,114,000	[8]	1,112,000	[8]
Square Footage of Real Estate Property	125,000
Length of lease (in years)	20
Receivable interest rate	10.00%
Number of Units in Real Estate Property	453
Mortgage Receivable [Member] | Corporation [Member] | Mortgage note and related accrued interest receivable, 10.65%, due June 28, 2032 | Montparnasse56 [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net	36,032,000	[9]	36,032,000	[9]
Receivable interest rate	10.65%
Mortgage Receivable [Member] | Corporation [Member] | Mortgage note and related accrued interest receivable, 9.50%, due September 1, 2032 | Basis School, Inc. [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net	19,795,000	[10]	19,659,000	[10]
Receivable interest rate	9.50%
Mortgage Receivable [Member] | Corporation [Member] | Mortgage note and related accrued interest receivable, 10.25%, due October 31, 2032 | NC Music Factory [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net	22,188,000	[11]	22,188,000	[11]
Receivable interest rate	10.25%
Notes Receivable, Future Payment Receivables [Abstract]
mortgage loan on real estate, interest rate, increase	1.00%
Frequency of Interest Rate Increases	5 years
Mortgage Receivable [Member] | Corporation [Member] | Mortgage note and related accrued interest receivable, 9.00%, due December 31, 2032 | Education Property [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net	5,598,000	[12]	5,717,000	[12]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Periodic Payment Terms, Level Payments	52
Receivable interest rate	9.00%
Mortgage Receivable [Member] | Corporation [Member] | Mortgage Note, Due January 31, 2033 [Member] | Education Property [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net	12,082,000	[13]	6,872,000	[13]
Receivable interest rate	9.50%
Notes Receivable, Future Payment Receivables [Abstract]
mortgage loan on real estate, interest rate, increase	0.50%
Frequency of Interest Rate Increases	5 years
mortgage loans on real estate, effective interest rate	9.50%
mortgage loans on real estate, servicer fee	2.00%
Mortgage Receivable [Member] | Corporation [Member] | Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, 9.50%, due April 30, 2033 | Education Property [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net	28,788,000	[14]	20,802,000	[14]
Receivable interest rate	9.50%
Number of properties securing debt	3
Notes Receivable, Future Payment Receivables [Abstract]
mortgage loan on real estate, interest rate, increase	0.50%
Frequency of Interest Rate Increases	5 years
mortgage loans on real estate, effective interest rate	9.50%
mortgage loans on real estate, servicer fee	2.00%
Mortgage Receivable [Member] | Corporation [Member] | Mortgage Note, Due June 30, 2033 [Member] | TopGolf [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net	3,471,000	[15]	3,455,000	[15]
Receivable interest rate	10.25%
Mortgage Receivable [Member] | Corporation [Member] | Mortgage note, 11.31%, due July 1, 2033 | TopGolf [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net	13,005,000	[16]	13,086,000	[16]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Periodic Payment Terms, Level Payments	141
Receivable interest rate	11.31%
Mortgage Receivable [Member] | Corporation [Member] | Mortgage note, 8.50%, due June 30, 2034 | Education Property [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net	4,870,000	[17]	0	[17]
Receivable interest rate	8.50%
Notes Receivable, Future Payment Receivables [Abstract]
mortgage loan on real estate, interest rate, increase	1.03%
Mortgage Receivable [Member] | Corporation [Member] | Mortgage note and related accrued interest receivable, 10.93%, due December 1, 2034 | Ski Resorts [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net	51,450,000	[18]	63,500,000	[18]
Square Footage of Real Estate Property						588
Receivable interest rate	10.93%
Number of properties securing debt	1
Mortgage Receivable [Member] | Corporation [Member] | Mortgage notes, 10.13%, due December 1, 2034 | Ski Resorts [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff	285,000
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net	37,562,000	[19]	47,029,000	[19]
Square Footage of Real Estate Property	510
Receivable interest rate	10.13%
Number of properties securing debt	4
Mortgage Receivable [Member] | Corporation [Member] | Mortgage notes, 10.40%, due December 1, 2034 | Ski Resorts [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net	$4,550,000	[20]	$4,509,000	[20]
Square Footage of Real Estate Property	135
Receivable interest rate	10.40%
First Mortgage [Member] | Basis School, Inc. [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivable interest rate	9.00%
Notes Receivable, Future Payment Receivables [Abstract]
mortgage loan on real estate, interest rate, increase	0.50%
Frequency of Interest Rate Increases	4 years
mortgage loans on real estate, effective interest rate	9.30%
mortgage loans on real estate, servicer fee	2.00%
First Mortgage [Member] | TopGolf [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Square Footage of Real Estate Property	28
Receivable interest rate	10.25%
Notes Receivable, Future Payment Receivables [Abstract]
mortgage loan on real estate, interest rate, increase	0.50%
Frequency of Interest Rate Increases	5 years
mortgage loans on real estate, effective interest rate	9.90%
mortgage loans on real estate, servicer fee	2.00%
Minimum [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Length of lease (in years)	17
Minimum [Member] | Mortgage Receivable [Member] | Corporation [Member] | Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receviable, 7.00% and 10.00%, due May 1, 2019 | Water Parks [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivable interest rate	7.00%
Maximum [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Length of lease (in years)	20
Maximum [Member] | Mortgage Receivable [Member] | Corporation [Member] | Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receviable, 7.00% and 10.00%, due May 1, 2019 | Water Parks [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivable interest rate	10.00%
[1]	The Company's first mortgage loan agreement with Peak Resorts, Inc. (Peak) that was secured by development land was paid in full on December 2, 2014. In connection with the full payoff of this note and the full or partial payoff of notes referenced below in (2), (18) and (19), the Company received a $5.0 million prepayment fee which is included in mortgage and other financing income in the accompanying consolidated statements of income for the year ended December 31, 2014.
[2]	The Company's first mortgage loan agreement with SNH Development, Inc. that was secured by a ski metro ski park located in Bennington, New Hampshire and guaranteed by Peak was paid in full on December 2, 2014. In connection with this note payoff, the Company received a fee as discussed in (1) above and $16 thousand of prepaid mortgage fees were written off which are included in costs associated with loan refinancing in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.
[3]	The Company's first mortgage loan agreement with American Charter Development is secured by approximately 56 acres of land located in Arizona City, Arizona. The note requires accrued interest and principal to be paid at maturity.
[4]	The Company's first mortgage loan agreement with HighMark Land, LLC is secured by approximately 20 acres of land located in Lincoln, California. The note requires accrued interest and principal to be paid at maturity.
[5]	The Company's mortgage loan agreement with Alko Ranch, LLC is secured by approximately 159 acres of land and a winery facility. The note requires monthly interest payments.
[6]	The Company's mortgage loan agreement with Carneros Vintners, Inc. is secured by approximately 20 acres of land and a custom crush facility. The note requires monthly interest payments and two principal payments of $750 thousand each during the note term with a final principal payment of $1.0 million due at maturity. Pursuant to the mortgage note, a $10.0 million first mortgage ranks superior to the Company's collateral position.
[7]	The Company’s mortgage loan agreements with SVVI, LLC (SVVI) are secured by one water-park and adjacent land in Kansas City, Kansas as well as two other water-parks located in New Braunfels and South Padre Island, Texas. The mortgage notes have cross-default and cross-collateral provisions. Pursuant to the mortgage on the Texas properties, only a seasonal line of credit secured by the Texas parks totaling not more than $7.0 million at any time ranks superior to the Company’s collateral position. The note requires monthly interest payments and SVVI is required to fund a debt service reserve for off-season interest payments (those due from September to May). The reserve is to be funded by equal monthly installments during the months of June, July and August. Monthly interest payments are transferred to the Company from this debt service reserve. The mortgage loan agreements also contain certain participating interest and note pay-down provisions. During the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company recognized $1.4 million, $923 thousand and $862 thousand of participating interest income, respectively. SVV I, LLC is a VIE, but it was determined that the Company was not the primary beneficiary of this VIE. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss associated with SVVI, LLC is limited to the Company’s outstanding mortgage note and related accrued interest receivable.
[8]	The Company's first mortgage loan agreement with CBK Lodge, LP and CBH20, LP is secured by development land and improvements adjacent to the Company's Camelback Mountain Resort. When complete, the project is expected to include a 453 room Wilderness Lodge hotel, with an attached 125,000 square foot indoor waterpark, to be located at the base of the mountain. Upon completion of this indoor waterpark hotel, it is expected that this investment will be incorporated into the triple net lease of the Camelback Mountain Resort, with an initial term of 20 years from the completion date.
[9]	The Company's first mortgage loan agreement with Montparnasse 56 USA is secured by the observation deck of the John Hancock building in Chicago, Illinois. This note requires monthly interest payments.
[10]	The Company's first mortgage loan agreement with Basis Schools, Inc. is secured by a public charter school and the underlying land located in Washington D.C. The note bears interest beginning at 9.0% with increases of 0.5% every four years and requires monthly interest payments. The note has an effective interest rate of approximately 9.3%, which is net of a 2% servicer fee to HighMark School Development (HighMark).
[11]	The Company's first mortgage loan agreement with Fiber Mills, LLC and Music Factory Condominiums, LLC is secured by the North Carolina Music Factory located in Charlotte, North Carolina which is an existing entertainment retail center that includes live performance and other dining and entertainment tenants. The note bears interest beginning at 10.25% with increases of 1.0% every five years and requires monthly interest payments. The note contains an option to purchase the property for a period of time during 2015 at a price based on a multiple of the property's adjusted net operating income as defined in the agreement.
[12]	The Company's first mortgage loan agreement with LBE Investments, Ltd. is secured by a charter school property located in Queen Creek, Arizona. The note is fully amortizing and requires monthly principal and interest payments of $52 thousand.
[13]	The Company's first mortgage loan agreement with Beloved Community Charter School, Inc. is secured by a charter school property located in Jersey City, New Jersey. The note bears interest beginning at 9.50% with increases of 0.50% every five years and requires monthly interest payments. The note has an effective interest rate of approximately 9.50%, which is net of a 2% servicer fee to HighMark.
[14]	The Company's first mortgage loan agreements with LBE Investments, Ltd. are secured by three charter school properties located in Gilbert and Queen Creek, Arizona. The notes bear interest beginning at 9.50% with increases of 0.50% every five years. The notes are fully amortizing and require monthly payments of principal and interest. The notes have an effective interest rate of approximately 9.50%, which is net of a 2% servicer fee to HighMark.
[15]	The Company's first mortgage loan agreement with UME Preparatory Academy is secured by approximately 28 acres of land and a public charter school property located in Dallas, Texas. The note bears interest beginning at 10.25% with increases of 0.50% every five years and requires monthly interest payments. The note has an effective interest rate of approximately 9.90%, which is net of a 2% servicer fee to HighMark.
[16]	The Company's first mortgage loan agreement with Topgolf USA Austin is secured by a recreation facility located in Austin, Texas. The note is fully amortizing and requires monthly principal and interest payments of $141 thousand.
[17]	The Company's first mortgage loan agreement with 169 Jenks is secured by a public charter school property located in St. Paul, Minnesota. The note bears interest beginning at 8.50% which increases annually based on a formula of the rate multiplied by 1.025%. The note requires monthly interest payments.
[18]	On December 2, 2014, the mortgage loan agreement that was secured by Mount Attitash located in Barlett, New Hampshire was paid in full. In connection with this note payoff, the Company received a fee as discussed in (1) above. The Company's remaining first mortgage loan agreement with Peak is secured by one metro ski park located in Vermont. Mount Snow is approximately 588 acres and is located in both West Dover and Wilmington, Vermont. On December 2, 2014, this note was amended and restated to extend the maturity date to December 1, 2034. The note requires monthly interest payments and Peak is required to fund a debt service reserve for off-season interest payments (those due from April to December). The reserve is to be funded by equal monthly installments during the months of January, February and March. Monthly interest payments are transferred to the Company from this debt service reserve. Annually, this interest rate increases based on a formula dependent in part on increases in the CPI.
[19]	On December 2, 2014, a portion of these mortgage notes that were secured by three metro ski parks located in Missouri and Indiana was paid off. In connection with this note payoff, the Company received a fee as discussed in (1) above and $285 thousand of prepaid mortgage fees were written off which are included in costs associated with loan refinancing in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. The Company's remaining first mortgage loan agreements with Peak are secured by four metro ski parks located in Ohio and Pennsylvania with a total of approximately 510 acres. On December 2, 2014, these notes were amended and restated to extend the maturity date to December 1, 2034. The notes requires monthly interest payments and Peak is required to fund a debt service reserve for off-season interest payments (those due from April to December). The reserve is to be funded by equal monthly installments during the months of January, February and March. Monthly interest payments are transferred to the Company from this debt service reserve. Annually, this interest rate increases based on a formula dependent in part on increases in the CPI.
[20]	The Company's first mortgage loan agreement with Peak is secured by a metro ski park located in Chesterland, Ohio with approximately 135 acres. On December 2, 2014, this note was amended and restated to extend the maturity date to December 1, 2034. The note requires monthly interest payments and Peak is required to fund a debt service reserve for off-season interest payments (those due from April to December). The reserve is to be funded by equal monthly installments during the months of January, February and March. Monthly interest payments are transferred to the Company from this debt service reserve. Annually, this interest rate increases based on a formula dependent in part on increases in the CPI.

Investments_In_Direct_Financin2

Investments In Direct Financing Leases (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2014	Jul. 13, 2012	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Apr. 03, 2014
	properties				properties	properties
Initial direct costs				$1,500,000	$1,700,000
Allowance for lease losses				0	0
Investment in a direct financing lease, net				199,332,000	242,212,000		45,900,000
Proceeds from Sale of Lease Receivables				46,092,000	0	4,494,000
Payments to Acquire Lease Receivables				0	3,262,000	0
number of properties sold	4				5	2
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment	46,100,000			4,100,000
originalacquisitioncost							41,500,000
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment		$0	$200,000
Maximum [Member]
Length of lease (in years)				20
Minimum [Member]
Length of lease (in years)				17
Imagine Schools [Member]
Number of public charter school properties				23	27

Investments_In_Direct_Financin3

Investments In Direct Financing Leases (Summary Of Carrying Amounts Of Investment In Direct Financing Lease, Net) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012	Apr. 03, 2014
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases [Abstract]
Proceeds from Sale of Lease Receivables	$46,092,000		$0		$4,494,000
Total minimum lease payments receivable	487,275,000		633,384,000
Estimated unguaranteed residual value of leased assets	172,880,000		215,207,000
Less deferred income	-460,823,000	[1]	-606,379,000	[1]
Investment in a direct financing lease, net	199,332,000		242,212,000			45,900,000
Initial direct costs	$1,500,000		$1,700,000
[1]	(1) Deferred income is net of $1.5 million and $1.7 million of initial direct costs at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Investments_In_Direct_Financin4

Investments In Direct Financing Leases (Future Minimum Rentals Receivable) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases [Abstract]
2015	$20,433
2016	21,046
2017	21,678
2018	22,328
2019	22,998
Thereafter	378,792
Total	$487,275	$633,384

Unconsolidated_Real_Estate_Joi2

Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Oct. 08, 2013
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets	$85,205,000	$123,497,000	$73,188,000
Gain on previously held equity interest	0	4,853,000	0
Gain on sale or acquisition, net	1,209,000	3,017,000	0
Income from investments in unconsolidated real estate joint venture	1,273,000	1,398,000	1,025,000
Distributions from joint ventures	810,000	985,000	1,046,000
Atlantic-EPR I and II [Member]
Number of unconsolidated joint ventures				2
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets				18,600,000
Gain on sale or acquisition, net		3,200,000
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, New Mortgage Loans				33,100,000
Income from investments in unconsolidated real estate joint venture		505,000	536,000
Distributions from joint ventures		646,000	1,000,000
Theatre Project China [Member]
Number of unconsolidated joint ventures	3	3
Income from investments in unconsolidated real estate joint venture	1,300,000	893,000	489,000
Investment in joint ventures	5,700,000	5,300,000
Distributions from joint ventures	$810,000	$339,000

Unconsolidated_Real_Estate_Joi3

Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures (Unaudited Condensed Financial Information) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Debt	$1,645,523				$1,475,336				$1,645,523	$1,475,336
Note payable to EPR	0				0				0	0
Net income	52,635	42,705	40,760	43,533	63,042	43,502	32,476	41,206	179,633	180,226	121,664
Atlantic-EPR I and II [Member]
Rental properties, net					44,644					44,644	45,496
Cash					512					512	278
Debt					0					0	11,827
Partners' equity					18,372					18,372	18,675
Rental revenue										4,373	5,604
Net income										1,430	1,842
Atlantic EPR II Member
Note payable to EPR					11,796					11,796	0
Atlantic Epr I Member
Note payable to EPR					$21,293					$21,293	$17,979

Consolidated_Real_Estate_Joint1

Consolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Consolidated Real Estate Joint Venture [Line Items]
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest									$0	$0	$108,000
Proceeds from Sale of Real Estate									12,055,000	797,000	0
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	46,684,000	36,753,000	34,808,000	37,581,000	57,091,000	37,551,000	26,524,000	35,254,000	179,633,000	180,226,000	121,556,000
VinREIT LLC [Member]
Consolidated Real Estate Joint Venture [Line Items]
Wholly owned subsidiary percentage in net assets									96.00%
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest									1,700,000	6,200,000	21,200,000
Proceeds from Distributions Received from Real Estate Partnerships									1,300,000	3,500,000	11,300,000
Proceeds from Sale of Real Estate									7,100,000	45,400,000	40,600,000
VinREIT Global Wine Partners GWP [Member]
Consolidated Real Estate Joint Venture [Line Items]
Origination Fee Percentage On Winery And Vineyard Investments									1.00%
Percentage Of Annual Cash Flow Of VinREIT After Charge For Debt Service									4.00%
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest									$0	$0	$108,000

LongTerm_Debt_Schedule_of_Long1

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Feb. 28, 2014

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Mortgage note payable, 5.56%, due June 5, 2015

Mortgage note payable, 5.56%, due June 5, 2015

Mortgage note payable, 5.39%, due November 1, 2015

Mortgage note payable, 5.39%, due November 1, 2015

Mortgage note payable, 5.39%, due November 1, 2015

Mortgage notes payable, 5.77%, due November 6, 2015

Mortgage notes payable, 5.77%, due November 6, 2015

Mortgage notes payable, 5.77%, due November 6, 2015

Mortgage notes payable, 5.84%, due March 6, 2016

Mortgage notes payable, 5.84%, due March 6, 2016

Mortgage notes payable, 5.84%, due March 6, 2016

Note payable, 2.50%, due April 21, 2016

Note payable, 2.50%, due April 21, 2016

Mortgage notes payable, 6.37%, due June 1, 2016

Mortgage notes payable, 6.37%, due June 1, 2016

Mortgage notes payable, 6.37%, due June 1, 2016

Mortgage notes payable, 6.10%, due October 1, 2016

Mortgage notes payable, 6.10%, due October 1, 2016

Mortgage notes payable, 6.10%, due October 1, 2016

Mortgage notes payable, 6.02%, due October 6, 2016

Mortgage notes payable, 6.02%, due October 6, 2016

Mortgage notes payable, 6.02%, due October 6, 2016

Mortgage note payable, 6.06%, due March 1, 2017

Mortgage note payable, 6.06%, due March 1, 2017

Mortgage note payable, 6.06%, due March 1, 2017

Mortgage note payable, 6.06%, due March 1, 2017

Mortgage note payable, 6.07%, due April 6, 2017

Mortgage note payable, 6.07%, due April 6, 2017

Mortgage note payable, 6.07%, due April 6, 2017

Mortgage notes payable, 5.73%-5.95%, due May 1, 2017

Mortgage notes payable, 5.73%-5.95%, due May 1, 2017

Mortgage notes payable, 5.73%-5.95%, due May 1, 2017

Mortgage notes payable, 4.00%, due July 6, 2017

Mortgage notes payable, 4.00%, due July 6, 2017

Mortgage notes payable, 4.00%, due July 6, 2017

Mortgage notes payable, 4.00%, due July 6, 2017

Mortgage note payable, 5.29%, due July 8, 2017

Mortgage note payable, 5.29%, due July 8, 2017

Mortgage note payable, 5.29%, due July 8, 2017

Mortgage note payable, 5.29%, due July 8, 2017

Mortgage notes payable, 5.86% due August 1, 2017

Mortgage notes payable, 5.86% due August 1, 2017

Mortgage notes payable, 5.86% due August 1, 2017

Mortgage note payable, 6.19%, due February 1, 2018

Mortgage note payable, 6.19%, due February 1, 2018

Mortgage note payable, 6.19%, due February 1, 2018

Mortgage note payable, 7.37%, due July 15, 2018

Mortgage note payable, 7.37%, due July 15, 2018

Mortgage note payable, 7.37%, due July 15, 2018

Unsecured term loan payable, LIBOR 1.60%, $240,000 fixed through interest rate swaps at 2.51% through January 5, 2016 and 2.38% from January 5, 2016 to July 5, 2017, due July 23, 2018

Unsecured term loan payable, LIBOR 1.60%, $240,000 fixed through interest rate swaps at 2.51% through January 5, 2016 and 2.38% from January 5, 2016 to July 5, 2017, due July 23, 2018

Unsecured term loan payable, LIBOR 1.60%, $240,000 fixed through interest rate swaps at 2.51% through January 5, 2016 and 2.38% from January 5, 2016 to July 5, 2017, due July 23, 2018

Unsecured term loan payable, LIBOR 1.60%, $240,000 fixed through interest rate swaps at 2.51% through January 5, 2016 and 2.38% from January 5, 2016 to July 5, 2017, due July 23, 2018

Unsecured revolving variable rate credit facility, LIBOR 1.40%, due July 23, 2017

Unsecured revolving variable rate credit facility, LIBOR 1.40%, due July 23, 2017

Unsecured revolving variable rate credit facility, LIBOR 1.40%, due July 23, 2017

Senior unsecured notes payable, 7.75%, due July 15, 2020

Senior unsecured notes payable, 7.75%, due July 15, 2020

Senior unsecured notes payable, 7.75%, due July 15, 2020

Senior unsecured notes payable, 7.75%, due July 15, 2020

Senior unsecured notes payable, 7.75%, due July 15, 2020

Senior unsecured notes payable, 7.75%, due July 15, 2020

Senior unsecured notes payable, 5.25%, due July 15, 2023

Senior unsecured notes payable, 5.25%, due July 15, 2023

Senior unsecured notes payable, 5.25%, due July 15, 2023

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Theatre Properties Member

USD ($)

USD ($)

Theatre Properties Member

USD ($)

USD ($)

Theatre Properties Member

USD ($)

USD ($)

Theatre Properties Member

USD ($)

USD ($)

Theatre Properties Member

USD ($)

USD ($)

Theatre Properties Member

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Theatre Properties Member

USD ($)

USD ($)

Theatre Properties Member

USD ($)

USD ($)

Theatre Properties Member

USD ($)

USD ($)

Theatre Properties Member

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Theatre Properties Member

Net Investment Hedging [Member]

Net Investment Hedging [Member]

Net Investment Hedging [Member]

Net Investment Hedging [Member]

years

properties

years

properties

years

properties

years

properties

years

properties

years

properties

years

properties

years

properties

years

properties

years

years

years

properties

years

properties

years

properties

properties

CAD

CAD

USD ($)

CAD

properties

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Derivative, Notional Amount

100,000,000

100,000,000

$94,300,000

88,100,000

Derivative, Forward Exchange Rate

1.06

1.13

Number of properties securing debt

1

6

2

2

4

3

1

1

4

1

2

1

1

3

Net book value of property

48,600,000

10,900,000

74,500,000

31,400,000

31,100,000

26,200,000

18,800,000

9,200,000

8,600,000

29,900,000

121,800,000

8,300,000

26,200,000

19,600,000

17,500,000

23,100,000

Debt initial balance

36,000,000

5,400,000

79,000,000

44,000,000

31,000,000

27,800,000

20,900,000

11,600,000

11,900,000

38,900,000

90,300,000

28,000,000

17,500,000

18,900,000

250,000,000

350,000,000

275,000,000

Monthly payment amortization schedule (in years)

30

25

25

25

25

25

25

30

25

10

25

25

20

20

Monthly principal and interest payments

206,000

50,000

498,000

279,000

12,000

207,000

180,000

135,000

75,000

77,000

247,000

635,000

28,000

178,000

127,000

151,000

Final principal payment at maturity

30,100,000

4,700,000

60,700,000

33,900,000

24,400,000

21,600,000

16,200,000

9,000,000

9,200,000

30,000,000

85,100,000

3,200,000

21,700,000

11,600,000

843,000

Number of properties acquired

11

Weighted average interest rate

5.85%

Line of credit facility, current borrowing capacity

285,000,000

275,000,000

265,000,000

535,000,000

475,000,000

Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity

600,000,000

Line of credit facility, basis spread on variable rate

1.60%

1.40%

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage

1.77%

1.56%

0.03%

Line of credit facility, amount outstanding

62,000,000

Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity

473,000,000

Notes assumed

3,800,000

Fair value of notes payable

99,600,000

4,100,000

Estimated market rate used for determining discounted cash flow for fixed rate notes

5.29%

0.00%

Interest rate

5.56%

5.39%

5.77%

5.84%

2.50%

6.37%

6.10%

6.02%

6.06%

1.56%

6.07%

4.00%

5.29%

6.19%

7.37%

7.75%

5.75%

5.25%

Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate

0.03%

Senior unsecured notes, interest rate

7.75%

5.75%

5.25%

Senior unsecured notes, percent of principal amount issued

98.29%

100.00%

99.55%

Debt covenant, debt to adjusted total assets ratio, maximum

60.00%

60.00%

60.00%

Debt covenant, secured debt to adjusted total assets ratio, maximum

40.00%

40.00%

40.00%

Debt covenant, debt service coverage ratio, minimum

1.5

1.5

1.5

Debt covenant, total unencumbered assets as a percent of outstanding unsecured debt, minimum

150.00%

150.00%

150.00%

Long-term Debt, by Maturity [Abstract]

2015

110,081,000

2016

109,747,000

2017

227,319,000

2018

298,381,000

2019

0

Thereafter

899,995,000

Total

1,645,523,000

1,475,336,000

30,508,000

[1]

31,235,000

[1]

4,960,000

[2]

5,274,000

[2]

62,842,000

[3]

65,070,000

[3]

35,515,000

[4]

36,724,000

[4]

1,850,000

[5]

0

[5]

25,607,000

[6]

26,406,000

[6]

23,000,000

[7]

23,719,000

[7]

17,319,000

[8]

17,866,000

[8]

9,693,000

[9]

9,986,000

[9]

9,985,000

[10]

10,284,000

[10]

32,662,000

[11]

33,660,000

[11]

97,248,000

[12]

0

[12]

3,604,000

[13]

3,746,000

[13]

23,681,000

[14]

24,387,000

[14]

13,849,000

[15]

14,486,000

[15]

6,205,000

[16]

7,498,000

[16]

285,000,000

[17]

265,000,000

[17]

62,000,000

[18]

0

[18]

250,000,000

[19]

250,000,000

[19]

350,000,000

[20]

350,000,000

[20]

275,000,000

[21]

275,000,000

[21]

24,995,000

[22]

24,995,000

[22]

Interest Expense, Debt [Abstract]

Interest on loans and capital lease obligation

82,839,000

78,292,000

71,849,000

Amortization of deferred financing costs

4,248,000

4,041,000

4,218,000

4,248,000

4,041,000

4,218,000

Credit facility and letter of credit fees

1,735,000

1,510,000

1,515,000

Interest costs capitalized

-7,525,000

-2,763,000

-859,000

Interest income

-27,000

-53,000

-79,000

0

-29,000

-12,000

Interest expense, net

$81,270,000

$81,056,000

$76,656,000

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum

5.73%

2.38%

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Maximum

5.95%

2.51%

[1]

The Company’s mortgage note payable is secured by one entertainment retail center, which had a net book value of approximately $48.6 million at December 31, 2014. The note had an initial balance of $36.0 million and the monthly payments are based on a 30 year amortization schedule. The note requires monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $206 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity of approximately $30.1 million.

[2]

On September 25, 2013, the Company assumed a mortgage note payable of $5.4 million in conjunction with the acquisition of a theatre property, which had a net book value of $10.9 million at December 31, 2014 . The note requires monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $50 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity of $4.7 million. Upon acquisition, the carrying value of the note approximated fair value.

[3]

The Company’s mortgage notes payable are secured by six theatre properties, which had a net book value of approximately $74.5 million at December 31, 2014. The notes had initial balances totaling $79.0 million and the monthly payments are based on a 25 year amortization schedule. The notes require monthly principal and interest payments totaling approximately $498 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity totaling approximately $60.7 million

[4]

The Company’s mortgage notes payable are secured by two theatre properties, which had a net book value of approximately $31.4 million at December 31, 2014. The notes had initial balances totaling $44.0 million and the monthly payments are based on a 25 year amortization schedule. The notes require monthly principal and interest payments totaling approximately $279 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity totaling approximately $33.9 million.

[5]

On April 21, 2014, the Company assumed a note payable in conjunction with the acquisition of 11 theatre properties. The carrying value of the note approximated fair value on the date of acquisition. The note requires quarterly interest payments of approximately $12 thousand with principal payment due at maturity.

[6]

The Company’s mortgage notes payable are secured by two theatre properties, which had a net book value of approximately $31.1 million at December 31, 2014. The notes had initial balances totaling $31.0 million and the monthly payments are based on a 25 year amortization schedule. The notes require monthly principal and interest payments totaling approximately $207 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity totaling approximately $24.4 million.

[7]

The Company’s mortgage notes payable are secured by four theatre properties, which had a net book value of approximately $26.2 million at December 31, 2014. The notes had initial balances totaling $27.8 million and the monthly payments are based on a 25 year amortization schedule. The notes require monthly principal and interest payments totaling approximately $180 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity totaling approximately $21.6 million.

[8]

The Company’s mortgage notes payable are secured by three theatre properties, which had a net book value of approximately $18.8 million at December 31, 2014. The notes had initial balances totaling $20.9 million and the monthly payments are based on a 25 year amortization schedule. The notes require monthly principal and interest payments totaling approximately $135 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity totaling approximately $16.2 million.

[9]

The Company’s mortgage note payable is secured by one theatre property, which had a net book value of approximately $9.2 million at December 31, 2014. The note had an initial balance of $11.6 million and the monthly payments are based on a 25 year amortization schedule. The note requires monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $75 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity of approximately $9.0 million.

[10]

The Company’s mortgage note payable is secured by one theatre property, which had a net book value of approximately $8.6 million at December 31, 2014. The note had an initial balance of $11.9 million and the monthly payments are based on a 30 year amortization schedule. The note requires monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $77 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity of approximately $9.2 million.

[11]

The Company’s mortgage notes payable are secured by four theatre properties, which had a net book value of approximately $29.9 million at December 31, 2014. The notes had initial balances totaling $38.9 million and the monthly payments are based on a 25 year amortization schedule. The notes require monthly principal and interest payments totaling approximately $247 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity totaling approximately $30.0 million. The weighted average interest rate on these notes is 5.85%.

[12]

The Company's first mortgage loan agreement with LBE Investments, Ltd. is secured by a charter school property located in Queen Creek, Arizona. The note is fully amortizing and requires monthly principal and interest payments of $52 thousand.

[13]

On March 3, 2011, the Company assumed a mortgage note payable of $3.8 million in conjunction with the acquisition of a theatre property. The note was recorded at fair value upon acquisition which was estimated to be $4.1 million. The fair value of the note was determined by discounting the future cash flows of the note using an estimated current market rate of 5.29%. The note is secured by one theatre property, which had a net book value of approximately $8.3 million at December 31, 2014. The monthly payments are based on a 25 year amortization schedule and the note requires monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $28 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity of approximately $3.2 million.

[14]

The Company’s mortgage notes payable due August 1, 2017 are secured by two theatre properties, which had a net book value of approximately $26.2 million at December 31, 2014. The notes had initial balances totaling $28.0 million and the monthly payments are based on a 25 year amortization schedule. The notes require monthly principal and interest payments totaling approximately $178 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity totaling approximately $21.7 million.

[15]

The Company’s mortgage note payable due February 1, 2018 is secured by one theatre property which had a net book value of approximately $19.6 million at December 31, 2014. The mortgage loan had an initial balance of $17.5 million and the monthly payments are based on a 20 year amortization schedule. The note requires monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $127 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity of approximately $11.6 million.

[16]

The Company’s mortgage note payable due July 15, 2018 is secured by one theatre property, which had a net book value of approximately $17.5 million at December 31, 2014. The note had an initial balance of $18.9 million and the monthly payments are based on a 20 year amortization schedule. The notes require monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $151 thousand with a final principal payment at maturity of approximately $843 thousand

[17]

The Company's unsecured term loan payable bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.60%, which was 1.77% on December 31, 2014. Interest is payable monthly. On March 26, 2014, the Company increased the size of this facility from $265.0 million to $275.0 million. On September 19, 2014, the Company further increased the size of this facility to $285.0 million.

[18]

The Company's unsecured revolving credit facility (the facility) bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.40%, which was 1.56% on December 31, 2014. Interest is payable monthly. On March 26, 2014, the Company increased the size of this facility from $475.0 million to $535.0 million. The facility contains an accordion feature such that the maximum borrowing amount available under the facility can be increased to $600.0 million. As of December 31, 2014, the Company had $62.0 million outstanding under the facility and the total availability under the revolving credit facility was $473.0 million.

[19]

On June 30, 2010, the Company issued $250.0 million in senior unsecured notes due on July 15, 2020. The notes bear interest at 7.75%. Interest is payable on July 15 and January 15 of each year beginning on January 15, 2011 until the stated maturity date of July 15, 2020. The notes were issued at 98.29% of their principal amount and are guaranteed by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries. The notes contain various covenants, including: (i) a limitation on incurrence of any debt that would cause the ratio of the Company’s debt to adjusted total assets to exceed 60%; (ii) a limitation on incurrence of any secured debt which would cause the ratio of the Company’s secured debt to adjusted total assets to exceed 40%; (iii) a limitation on incurrence of any debt which would cause the Company’s debt service coverage ratio to be less than 1.5 times; and (iv) the maintenance at all times of total unencumbered assets not less than 150% of the Company’s outstanding unsecured debt.

[20]

On August 8, 2012, the Company issued $350.0 million in senior unsecured notes due on August 15, 2022. The notes bear interest at 5.75%. Interest is payable on February 15 and August 15 of each year beginning on February 15, 2013 until the stated maturity date of August 15, 2022. The notes were issued at 99.998% of their principal amount and are guaranteed by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries. The notes contain various covenants, including: (i) a limitation on incurrence of any debt that would cause the ratio of the Company’s debt to adjusted total assets to exceed 60%; (ii) a limitation on incurrence of any secured debt which would cause the ratio of the Company’s secured debt to adjusted total assets to exceed 40%; (iii) a limitation on incurrence of any debt which would cause the Company’s debt service coverage ratio to be less than 1.5 times; and (iv) the maintenance at all times of total unencumbered assets not less than 150% of the Company’s outstanding unsecured debt.

[21]

On June 18, 2013, the Company issued $275.0 million in senior unsecured notes due on July 15, 2023. The notes bear interest at 5.25%. Interest is payable on January 15 and July 15 of each year beginning on January 15, 2014 until the stated maturity date of July 15, 2023. The notes were issued at 99.546% of their principal amount and are guaranteed by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries. The notes contain various covenants, including: (i) a limitation on incurrence of any debt that would cause the ratio of the Company’s debt to adjusted total assets to exceed 60%; (ii) a limitation on incurrence of any secured debt which would cause the ratio of the Company’s secured debt to adjusted total assets to exceed 40%; (iii) a limitation on incurrence of any debt which would cause the Company’s debt service coverage ratio to be less than 1.5 times and (iv) the maintenance at all times of the Company's total unencumbered assets such that they are not less than 150% of the Company’s outstanding unsecured debt.

[22]

The Company’s bonds payable due October 1, 2037 are secured by three theatres, which had a net book value of approximately $23.1 million at December 31, 2014, and bear interest at a variable rate which resets on a weekly basis and was 0.03% at December 31, 2014. The bonds requires monthly interest only payments with principal due at maturity.

Variable_Interest_Entities_Nar

Variable Interest Entities (Narrative) (Details) (SVVI [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
SVVI [Member]
Investment in unconsolidated VIE	$191.10

Derivative_Instruments_Narrati

Derivative Instruments (Narrative) (Details)

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Jan. 05, 2012

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2014

Sep. 06, 2013

Dec. 31, 2014

Jan. 05, 2012

Dec. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Feb. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Feb. 28, 2014

swap_agreements

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

Interest Rate Swap [Member]

Interest Rate Swap [Member]

Interest Rate Swap [Member]

ERROR in label resolution.

ERROR in label resolution.

ERROR in label resolution.

Canada, Dollars

Canada, Dollars

United States of America, Dollars

United States of America, Dollars

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

CAD

Currency Forward Agreements Member

Currency Forward Agreements Member

Currency Forward Agreements Member

Currency Forward Agreements Member

swap_agreements

properties

Net Investment Hedging [Member]

Net Investment Hedging [Member]

Net Investment Hedging [Member]

Net Investment Hedging [Member]

CAD

CAD

USD ($)

CAD

credit risk related contingent features default on debt amount

$25,000,000

Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability

5,100,000

4,500,000

Derivative Asset

9,700,000

1,600,000

Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset

14,800,000

6,100,000

Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate

2.38%

2.51%

Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months, Net

1,400,000

Number of entered into interest rate swap agreements

3

3

Amount of hedged term loan

240,000,000

Derivative, Forward Exchange Rate

1.05

1.06

1.13

Monthly CAD Denominated Cash Flows Properties Under Hedges of Foreign Exchange Risk

13,500,000

Number of Canadian properties exposed to foreign currency exchange risk

4

Derivative, Notional Amount

240,000,000

240,000,000

98,100,000

100,000,000

100,000,000

100,000,000

94,300,000

88,100,000

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

1,300,000

Proceeds from settlement of derivative

-5,725,000

0

0

Fair value of derivatives in a liability position

5,100,000

Assets Needed for Immediate Settlement, Aggregate Fair Value

$5,200,000

Derivative_Instruments_Summary

Derivative Instruments (Summary Of The Effect Of Derivative Instruments On The Consolidated Statements Of Changes In Equity And Income) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	$12,702,000		$7,998,000		($8,224,000)
Amount of Income (Expense) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion)	-1,135,000		-1,622,000		-2,251,000
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Amount of Income (Expense) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion)	-1,833,000	[1]	-1,749,000	[1]	-1,613,000	[1]
Fair value of derivatives in a liability position	5,100,000
Assets Needed for Immediate Settlement, Aggregate Fair Value	5,200,000
Cross Currency Swaps
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	3,560,000		2,278,000		-684,000
Amount of Income (Expense) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion)	698,000	[2]	-160,000	[2]	-617,000	[2]
Currency Forward Agreements Member
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	11,600,000		8,092,000		-2,078,000
Amount of Income (Expense) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion)	0	[2]	287,000	[2]	-21,000	[2]
Interest Expense [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	($2,458,000)		($2,372,000)		($5,462,000)
[1]	Included in “Interest expense, net” in accompanying consolidated statements of income.
[2]	Included in “Other expense” or "Other income" in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

Fair_Value_Disclosures_Narrati

Fair Value Disclosures (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 03, 2011	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Apr. 03, 2014
Estimated market rate used for determining discounted cash flow for fixed rate notes	5.29%
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net		$507,955,000	$486,337,000
Investment in a direct financing lease, net		199,332,000	242,212,000	45,900,000
Finance lease investment weighted average interest rate		11.99%	12.01%
Minimum interest on investments in direct finance lease		11.74%
Maximum interest on investments in direct finance lease			12.38%
Debt		1,645,523,000	1,475,336,000
Fixed Rate Mortgage Notes Receivable [Member]
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net		508,000,000	486,300,000
Weighted average interest rate of mortgage notes receivable		9.07%	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		10.13%	10.12%
Fair value of notes receivable		488,800,000	465,200,000
Variable Rate Debt [Member]
Debt		372,000,000	290,000,000
Long-term debt, weighted average interest rate		1.57%	1.62%
Variable Rate Converted to Fixed Rate [Member]
Debt		240,000,000	240,000,000
Fixed Rate Debt [Member]
Long-term Debt, Fair Value		1,380,000,000	1,240,000,000
Debt		$1,270,000,000	$1,190,000,000
Long-term debt, weighted average interest rate		5.94%	6.10%
Weighted market rate for determining fair value of debt		3.76%	4.85%
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		4.56%	5.56%

Fair_Value_Disclosures_Assets_

Fair Value Disclosures (Assets and Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	($5,100)		($4,500)
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	14,800		6,100
Cross Currency Swaps | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level I) [Member]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	0		0
Cross Currency Swaps | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	0		0
Currency Forward Agreements Member | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level I) [Member]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	0		0
Currency Forward Agreements Member | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	0		0
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level I) [Member]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	0		0
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Cross Currency Swaps
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	4,592	[1]	1,730	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Cross Currency Swaps | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	4,592	[1]	1,730	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Currency Forward Agreements Member
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	10,227	[1]	4,353	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Currency Forward Agreements Member | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	10,227	[1]	4,353	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	-5,096	[2]	-4,472	[2]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	-5,096	[2]	-4,472	[2]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability			$0
[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_Assets_1

Fair Value Disclosures (Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Non-Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 03, 2011	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Apr. 03, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment charges		$0	$0	$3,074,000
Notes assumed	3,800,000
Investment in a direct financing lease, net		$199,332,000	$242,212,000		$45,900,000
Estimated Current Market Rate Used As Discount Factor To Determine Fair Value of Notes	5.29%

Common_and_Preferred_Shares_Co

Common and Preferred Shares Common Shares (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 23, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 23, 2014
Cash Dividends Paid [Line Items]
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	3,680,000	58,952,404	53,361,261		3,680,000
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares	$184,200	$264,158	$220,785	$231
Common Stock [Member]
Cash Dividends Paid [Line Items]
Common stock declared dividends per share		$3.42	$3.16
Total Cash Distribution Per Share [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Cash Dividends Paid [Line Items]
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid		$3.40	$3.65
Taxable Ordinary Income [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Cash Dividends Paid [Line Items]
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid		$3.04	$2.60
Return of Capital [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Cash Dividends Paid [Line Items]
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid		$0.36	$1.05
direct share purchase plan [Member]
Cash Dividends Paid [Line Items]
Common Stock, Shares, Issued		1,563,709
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares		$79,500

Common_and_Preferred_Shares_Pr

Common and Preferred Shares Preferred Shares (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 22, 2006	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	25-May-07	Dec. 31, 2012	Apr. 02, 2008	Oct. 12, 2012	Nov. 05, 2012
Series C Preferred Shares [Member]
Schedule of Preferred Stock [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	5,400,000	5,400,000	5,400,000
Preferred share dividend percentage	5.75%	5.75%
Proceeds from issuance of convertible preferred stock	$130.80
Preferred share dividend rate (in dollars per share)		$1.44
Per share liquidation preference		$25
Preferred shares conversion rate		$0.37
Preferred shares conversion price		$67.57
Common shares quarterly dividend per share threshold, minimum		$0.69
Common share closing price percent of preferred share prevailing conversion price, minimum		135.00%
Preferred Shares declared dividends per share		$1.44	$1.44
Preferred Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid		$1.44
Series D Preferred Stock [Member]
Schedule of Preferred Stock [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued				4,600,000
Preferred share dividend percentage				7.38%
Redemption price								$25.18
Per share liquidation preference								$25
Prorated quarterly dividend rate								$0.46
Aggregate reduction to income					3.9
Series E Preferred Shares [Member]
Schedule of Preferred Stock [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued		3,450,000	3,450,000			3,500,000
Preferred share dividend percentage		9.00%				9.00%
Proceeds from issuance of convertible preferred stock						83.4
Preferred share dividend rate (in dollars per share)		$2.25
Per share liquidation preference		$25
Preferred shares conversion rate		$0.46
Preferred shares conversion price		$54.93
Common shares quarterly dividend per share threshold, minimum		$0.84
Common share closing price percent of preferred share prevailing conversion price, minimum		150.00%
Preferred Shares declared dividends per share			$2.25
Preferred Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid		$2.25
Series F Preferred Stock [Member]
Schedule of Preferred Stock [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued							5,000,000
Preferred share dividend percentage		6.63%					6.63%
Proceeds from issuance of convertible preferred stock							$120.60
Preferred share dividend rate (in dollars per share)		$1.66
Per share liquidation preference		$25
Preferred Shares declared dividends per share		$1.66	$1.66
Preferred Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid		$1.66	$1.67

Earnings_Per_Share_Narrative_D

Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Anitidlutive securities exluded from computation of earnings per share [Line Items]
Exercise price range, lower limit	$46.86	$45.20	$44.62
Exercise price range, upper limit	$65.50	$65.50	$65.50
Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Share [Member]
Anitidlutive securities exluded from computation of earnings per share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	1,900		1,900
Series E Cumulative Convertible Preferred Share [Member]
Anitidlutive securities exluded from computation of earnings per share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	1,600		1,600
Stock Options [Member]
Anitidlutive securities exluded from computation of earnings per share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	338	331	368

Earnings_Per_Share_Computation

Earnings Per Share (Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations									$175,752	$175,637	$141,906
Less: preferred dividend requirements and redemption costs									-23,807	-23,806	-28,396
Noncontrolling interest adjustments											-108
Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders									151,945	151,831	113,402
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic									54,244	48,028	46,798
Income from continuing operations, per basic share (in dollars per share)									$2.80	$3.16	$2.42
Income (loss) from discontinued operations									3,881	4,589	-20,242
Income (loss) from discontinued operations available to common shareholders									3,881	4,589	-20,242
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, per basic share (in dollars per share)									$0.07	$0.10	($0.43)
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties									155,826	156,420	93,160
Earnings per share, basic (in dollars per share)	$0.82	$0.68	$0.65	$0.72	$1.12	$0.79	$0.56	$0.75	$2.87	$3.26	$1.99
Share options, shares									200	186	251
Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders, diluted									151,945	151,831	113,402
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted									54,444	48,214	47,049
Income from continuing operations, per diluted share (in dollars per share)									$2.79	$3.15	$2.41
Income (loss) from discontinuing operation available to common stockholders, diluted									3,881	4,589	-20,242
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, per diluted share (in dollars per share)									$0.07	$0.09	($0.43)
Net income available to common shareholders, diluted									$155,826	$156,420	$93,160
Earnings per share, diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.81	$0.68	$0.65	$0.71	$1.12	$0.79	$0.56	$0.75	$2.86	$3.24	$1.98

Equity_Incentive_Plans_Summary

Equity Incentive Plans (Summary Of Share Option Activity) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	9-May-07
Maximum term of options granted, years	10 years
Exercisable rate for employees options, per year	25.00%
Share based compensation, future vesting period minimum (in years)	4 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Number of Shares, Outstanding at Beginning of Period	840,665	881,338	1,002,833
Number of Shares, Exercised	-35,963	-143,272	-224,181
Number of Shares, Granted	172,178	115,257	103,082
Number of Shares, Forfeited	-26,666	-12,658	-396
Number of Shares, Outstanding at End of Period	950,214	840,665	881,338
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at Beginning of Period	$40.85	$38.51	$34.41
Average Exercise Price, Exercised	$42.63	$30.64	$23.42
Average Exercise Price, Granted	$51.64	$47.86	$45.60
Average Exercise Price, Forfeited	$50.11	$56.90	$40.03
Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at End of Period	$42.48	$40.85	$38.51
Weighted average fair value of options granted	$13.87	$12.35	$12.08
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$400,000	$2,900,000	$5,100,000
option exercise period	1 year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Repurchase of Treasury Shares	27,250
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Repurchase of Treasury Value	1,500,000
Minimum [Member]
Share based compensation, future vesting period minimum (in years)	3 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Option Price Per Share [Roll Forward]
Option Price Per Share, Outstanding at Beginning of Period	$18.18	$18.18	$18.18
Option Price Per Share, Exercised	$32.50	$18.18	$18.18
Option Price Per Share, Granted	$51.64	$46.86	$44.62
Option Price Per Share, Forfeited	$45.20	$36.56	$18.18
Option Price Per Share, Outstanding at End of Period	$18.18	$18.18	$18.18
Maximum [Member]
Share based compensation, future vesting period minimum (in years)	4 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Option Price Per Share [Roll Forward]
Option Price Per Share, Outstanding at Beginning of Period	$65.50	$65.50	$65.50
Option Price Per Share, Exercised	$52.72	$47.20	$36.56
Option Price Per Share, Granted	$51.64	$58.09	$47.99
Option Price Per Share, Forfeited	$51.64	$60.42	$46.69
Option Price Per Share, Outstanding at End of Period	$65.50	$65.50	$65.50
2007 Equity Incentive Plan [Member]
Common shares, options to purchase common shares and restricted share units, expected to granted				3,650,000
Number of shares available for grant	1,389,685
Stock Options [Member]
Share based compensation, future vesting period minimum (in years)	4 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Stock or Unit Option Plan Expense	$1,400,000	$856,000	$937,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Minimum	2.20%	1.00%	1.10%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Maximum			1.40%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate	6.40%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Minimum			51.30%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Maximum			51.40%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate	50.30%	50.70%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Forfeiture Rate	0.28%		0.25%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term	6 years		6 years
Stock Options [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate		5.40%	6.30%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Forfeiture Rate		0.23%
Stock Options [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate		6.50%	6.70%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Forfeiture Rate		0.29%

Equity_Incentive_Plans_Schedul

Equity Incentive Plans (Schedule of Stock-option Expense to be Recognized in the Future) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock option expense to be recognized in 2015	$1,125
Stock option expense to be recognized in 2016	824
Stock option expense to be recognized in 2017	477
Stock option expense to be recognized in 2018	0
Total Compensation Cost To Be Recognized, Stock Options	$2,426

Equity_Incentive_Plans_Summary1

Equity Incentive Plans (Summary Of Outstanding Options) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Exercise price range, lower limit	$46.86	$45.20	$44.62
Exercise price range, upper limit	$65.50	$65.50	$65.50
Options outstanding	950,214	840,665	881,338	1,002,833
Weighted avg. life remaining	5 years 0 months
Weighted avg. exercise price	$42.48	$40.85	$38.51	$34.41
Aggregate intrinsic value	$15,059
$18.18 - 19.99 [Member]
Exercise price range, lower limit	$18.18
Exercise price range, upper limit	$19.99
Options outstanding	201,859
Weighted avg. life remaining	4 years 1 month
20.00 - 29.99 [Member]
Exercise price range, lower limit	$20
Exercise price range, upper limit	$29.99
Options outstanding	0
Weighted avg. life remaining	0 years
30.00 - 39.99 [Member]
Exercise price range, lower limit	$30
Exercise price range, upper limit	$39.99
Options outstanding	14,774
Weighted avg. life remaining	5 years 1 month
40.00 - 49.99 [Member]
Exercise price range, lower limit	$40
Exercise price range, upper limit	$49.99
Options outstanding	470,840
Weighted avg. life remaining	4 years 7 months
50.00 - 59.99 [Member]
Exercise price range, lower limit	$50
Exercise price range, upper limit	$59.99
Options outstanding	169,388
Weighted avg. life remaining	8 years 8 months
60.00 - 65.50 [Member]
Exercise price range, lower limit	$60
Exercise price range, upper limit	$65.50
Options outstanding	93,353
Weighted avg. life remaining	2 years 0 months

Equity_Incentive_Plans_Summary2

Equity Incentive Plans (Summary Of Exercisable Options) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Exercise price range, lower limit	$46.86	$45.20	$44.62
Exercise price range, upper limit	$65.50	$65.50	$65.50
Options outstanding	655,173
Weighted avg. life remaining	3 years 6 months
Weighted avg. exercise price	$39.36
Aggregate intrinsic value	$12,631
$18.18 - 19.99 [Member]
Exercise price range, lower limit	$18.18
Exercise price range, upper limit	$19.99
Options outstanding	201,859
Weighted avg. life remaining	4 years 1 month
20.00 - 29.99 [Member]
Exercise price range, lower limit	$20
Exercise price range, upper limit	$29.99
Options outstanding	0
Weighted avg. life remaining	0 years
30.00 - 39.99 [Member]
Exercise price range, lower limit	$30
Exercise price range, upper limit	$39.99
Options outstanding	14,774
Weighted avg. life remaining	5 years 1 month
40.00 - 49.99 [Member]
Exercise price range, lower limit	$40
Exercise price range, upper limit	$49.99
Options outstanding	335,812
Weighted avg. life remaining	3 years 6 months
50.00 - 59.99 [Member]
Exercise price range, lower limit	$50
Exercise price range, upper limit	$59.99
Options outstanding	9,375
Weighted avg. life remaining	4 years 4 months
60.00 - 65.50 [Member]
Exercise price range, lower limit	$60
Exercise price range, upper limit	$65.50
Options outstanding	93,353
Weighted avg. life remaining	2 years 0 months

Equity_Incentive_Plans_Summary3

Equity Incentive Plans (Summary Of Nonvested Share Activity) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Number of Shares, Outstanding at December 31, 2013	371,864
Number of Shares, Granted	280,193
Number of Shares, Vested	-149,324
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period	-34,282
Number of Shares, Outstanding at December 31, 2014	468,451	371,864
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding at December 31, 2013	$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 December 31, 2014	$49.29	$46
Weighted Average Life Remaining, Outstanding at December 31, 2014	1 year
Share based compensation, future vesting period minimum (in years)	4 years
Fair value of non-vested shares	$7,300,000	$6,700,000	$7,700,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options	$11,378,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$50.24
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Share based compensation, future vesting period minimum (in years)	4 years

Equity_Incentive_Plans_Equity_

Equity Incentive Plans Equity Incentive Plans (Schedule of Nonvested Shares Unamortized Share-based Compensation Expense to be Recognized in the Future) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Nonvested shares unamortized share-based compensation expense to be recognized in 2015	$5,391
Nonvested shares unamortized share-based compensation expense to be recognized in 2016	3,957
Nonvested shares unamortized share-based compensation expense to be recognized in 2017	2,030
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options	$11,378

Equity_Incentive_Plans_Summary4

Equity Incentive Plans (Summary Of Restricted Share Unit Activity) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 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, 2013	371,864
Number of Shares, Granted	280,193
Number of Shares, Vested	-149,324
Number of Shares, Outstanding at December 31, 2014	468,451
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding at December 31, 2013	$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 December 31, 2014	$49.29
Weighted Average Life Remaining, Outstanding at December 31, 2014	1 year
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [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, 2013	17,530
Number of Shares, Granted	19,685
Number of Shares, Vested	-17,530
Number of Shares, Outstanding at December 31, 2014	19,685
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding at December 31, 2013	$58.38
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	$53.55
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested	$58.38
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding at December 31, 2014	$53.55
Weighted Average Life Remaining, Outstanding at December 31, 2014	4 months 18 days
Unamortized share-based compensation expense	$351

Operating_Leases_Details

Operating Leases (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	years
Leases [Abstract]
Rental properties, length of lease, minimum (in years)	1
Rental properties, length of lease, maximum (in years)	34
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable [Abstract]
2015	$296,814
2016	290,130
2017	277,997
2018	256,148
2019	231,262
Thereafter	1,788,995
Total	3,141,346
Rental expense	521	435	467
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due [Abstract]
2015	544
2016	441
2017	0
2018	0
2019	0
Thereafter	0
Total	$985

Quarterly_Financial_Informatio2

Quarterly Financial Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
prepayment fee									$5,000,000	$0	$0
Total revenue	104,669,000	98,738,000	91,787,000	89,857,000	89,352,000	87,841,000	82,973,000	82,898,000	385,051,000	343,064,000	317,807,000
Net income	52,635,000	42,705,000	40,760,000	43,533,000	63,042,000	43,502,000	32,476,000	41,206,000	179,633,000	180,226,000	121,664,000
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	$46,684,000	$36,753,000	$34,808,000	$37,581,000	$57,091,000	$37,551,000	$26,524,000	$35,254,000	$179,633,000	$180,226,000	$121,556,000
Basic net income per common share	$0.82	$0.68	$0.65	$0.72	$1.12	$0.79	$0.56	$0.75	$2.87	$3.26	$1.99
Diluted net income per common share	$0.81	$0.68	$0.65	$0.71	$1.12	$0.79	$0.56	$0.75	$2.86	$3.24	$1.98

Discontinued_Operations_Operat

Discontinued Operations (Operating Results Relating To Assets Disposed) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	properties		properties	properties
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
reversal of liability		$3,900,000
number of properties sold	4		5	2
Business Combination, Bargain Purchase, Gain Recognized, Amount				0
Rental revenue		3,000	1,685,000	5,389,000
Tenant reimbursements		0	513,000	0
Other income		0	426,000	2,325,000
Mortgage and other financing income		0	0	112,000
Total revenue		3,000	2,624,000	7,826,000
Property operating expense (income)		-484,000	45,000	-1,036,000
Other expense (benefit)		-18,000	547,000	2,733,000
Interest expense, net		0	-29,000	-12,000
Transaction costs (benefit)		-3,376,000	0	0
Impairment charges		0	0	20,835,000
Depreciation and amortization		0	1,728,000	5,521,000
Income (loss) before gain on sale of real estate		3,881,000	333,000	-20,215,000
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate		0	4,256,000	-27,000
Net income (loss)		$3,881,000	$4,589,000	($20,242,000)

Other_Commitments_And_Continge1

Other Commitments And Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 20, 2011	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
		mortgagenotes
Number Of Mortgage Notes Receivable		5
Mortgage notes receivable with commitments		$155,400,000
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted		22,900,000
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value	800,000,000
Theatre Properties Member
Development Project In Process		7
Commitment to fund project development		29,800,000
Education Property [Member]
Development Project In Process		16
Commitment to fund project development		107,000,000
RecreationProperties [Member]
Development Project In Process		9
Commitment to fund project development		110,900,000
Louisiana Theatre Properties [Member]
Development Project In Process		2
Economic development revenue bond term (in years)		30 years
Deferred assets related to guarantee		9,800,000
Deferred liabilities related to guarantee		9,800,000
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_Details

Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	$3,702,048				$3,272,276				$3,702,048	$3,272,276
Rental revenue									286,673	248,709	234,517
Tenant reimbursements									17,663	18,401	18,575
Other income (loss)									1,009	1,682	738
Mortgage and other financing income									79,706	74,272	63,977
Total revenue	104,669	98,738	91,787	89,857	89,352	87,841	82,973	82,898	385,051	343,064	317,807
Property operating expense									24,897	26,016	24,915
Other expense									771	658	1,382
Investment Income, Investment Expense									25,668	26,674	26,297
Net Operating Income Before Unallocated Items									359,383	316,390	291,510
General and Administrative Expense									-27,566	-25,613	-23,170
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff									-301	-6,166	-627
Gain on early extinguishment of debt									0	4,539	0
Interest Expense									-81,270	-81,056	-76,656
Transaction costs									-2,452	-1,955	-404
Provision for loan losses									-3,777	0	0
Asset Impairment Charges									0	0	-3,074
Depreciation and amortization									-66,739	-53,946	-46,698
Equity in income from joint ventures									1,273	1,398	1,025
Gain on sale or acquisition, net									1,209	3,017	0
Gain on previously held equity interest									0	4,853	0
Gain on sale of investment in a direct financing lease									220	0	0
Income tax benefit (expense)									-4,228	14,176	0
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, Net of Tax									505	333	620
Impairment of Real Estate									0	0	-20,835
Transaction Costs Discontinued Operations									3,376	0	0
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate									0	4,256	-27
Net income	52,635	42,705	40,760	43,533	63,042	43,502	32,476	41,206	179,633	180,226	121,664
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest									0	0	-108
Dividends, Preferred Stock									-23,807	-23,806	-24,508
Preferred Share Redemption Costs									0	0	-3,888
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties									155,826	156,420	93,160
Entertainment Reportable Operating Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	2,014,416				1,921,836				2,014,416	1,921,836
Rental revenue									237,429	221,024	221,020
Tenant reimbursements									17,640	18,401	18,575
Other income (loss)									-6	80	98
Mortgage and other financing income									7,056	8,447	4,308
Total revenue									262,119	247,952	244,001
Property operating expense									24,143	25,521	24,008
Other expense									0	0	4
Investment Income, Investment Expense									24,143	25,521	24,012
Net Operating Income Before Unallocated Items									237,976	222,431	219,989
Education Reportable Operating Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	734,512				542,052				734,512	542,052
Rental revenue									27,874	15,931	8,663
Tenant reimbursements									0	0	0
Other income (loss)									0	0	0
Mortgage and other financing income									31,488	33,275	30,130
Total revenue									59,362	49,206	38,793
Property operating expense									0	0	0
Other expense									0	0	0
Investment Income, Investment Expense									0	0	0
Net Operating Income Before Unallocated Items									59,362	49,206	38,793
Recreation Reportable Operating Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	696,931				553,019				696,931	553,019
Rental revenue									20,368	10,124	3,615
Tenant reimbursements									0	0	0
Other income (loss)									0	0	0
Mortgage and other financing income									40,775	32,232	29,440
Total revenue									61,143	42,356	33,055
Property operating expense									0	0	0
Other expense									0	0	0
Investment Income, Investment Expense									0	0	0
Net Operating Income Before Unallocated Items									61,143	42,356	33,055
Other Reportable Operating Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	206,795				210,064				206,795	210,064
Rental revenue									1,002	1,630	1,219
Tenant reimbursements									23	0	0
Other income (loss)									315	1,471	639
Mortgage and other financing income									387	318	99
Total revenue									1,727	3,419	1,957
Property operating expense									754	495	907
Other expense									771	658	739
Investment Income, Investment Expense									1,525	1,153	1,646
Net Operating Income Before Unallocated Items									202	2,266	311
Corporate Unallocated [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	49,394				45,305				49,394	45,305
Rental revenue									0	0	0
Tenant reimbursements									0	0	0
Other income (loss)									700	131	1
Mortgage and other financing income									0	0	0
Total revenue									700	131	1
Property operating expense									0	0	0
Other expense									0	0	639
Investment Income, Investment Expense									0	0	639
Net Operating Income Before Unallocated Items									$700	$131	($638)

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ2

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Apr. 03, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Rental properties, net	$2,451,534		$2,104,151
Land held for development	206,001		201,342
Property under development	181,798		89,473
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net	507,955		486,337
Investment in a direct financing lease, net	199,332	45,900	242,212
Investment in joint ventures	5,738		5,275
Cash and cash equivalents	3,336		7,958	10,664	14,625
Restricted cash	13,072		9,714
Deferred financing costs, net	19,909		23,344
Accounts receivable, net	47,282		42,538
Intercompany notes receivable	0		0
Investments in subsidiaries	0		0
Other assets	66,091		59,932
Total assets	3,702,048		3,272,276
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	82,180		72,327
Dividends payable	22,233		19,553
Unearned rents and interest	25,623		17,046
Intercompany notes payable	0		0
Debt	1,645,523		1,475,336
Total liabilities	1,775,559		1,584,262
EPR Properties shareholders’ equity	1,926,112		1,687,637
Noncontrolling interests	377		377
Equity	1,926,489		1,688,014	1,459,898	1,498,103
Total liabilities and equity	3,702,048		3,272,276
EPR Properties (Issuer) [Member]
Rental properties, net	0		0
Land held for development	0		0
Property under development	0		18
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net	0		0
Investment in a direct financing lease, net	0		0
Investment in joint ventures	0		0
Cash and cash equivalents	-1,234		449	1,531	1,932
Restricted cash	1,000		1,150
Deferred financing costs, net	15,224		17,221
Accounts receivable, net	90		106
Intercompany notes receivable	0		0
Investments in subsidiaries	3,124,416		2,852,543
Other assets	21,272		19,292
Total assets	3,160,768		2,890,779
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	51,673		43,589
Dividends payable	22,233		19,553
Unearned rents and interest	750		0
Intercompany notes payable	0		0
Debt	1,160,000		1,140,000
Total liabilities	1,234,656		1,203,142
EPR Properties shareholders’ equity	1,926,112		1,687,637
Noncontrolling interests	0		0
Equity	1,926,112		1,687,637
Total liabilities and equity	3,160,768		2,890,779
Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Guarantors [Member]
Rental properties, net	1,737,982		1,474,501
Land held for development	0		0
Property under development	171,139		84,397
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net	413,025		460,533
Investment in a direct financing lease, net	199,332		242,212
Investment in joint ventures	0		0
Cash and cash equivalents	786		1,826	832	1,601
Restricted cash	10,215		6,735
Deferred financing costs, net	4,136		5,439
Accounts receivable, net	32,303		25,158
Intercompany notes receivable	0		0
Investments in subsidiaries	0		0
Other assets	8,658		11,040
Total assets	2,577,576		2,311,841
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	32,009		20,564
Dividends payable	0		0
Unearned rents and interest	20,131		14,295
Intercompany notes payable	0		0
Debt	62,000		0
Total liabilities	114,140		34,859
EPR Properties shareholders’ equity	2,463,436		2,276,982
Noncontrolling interests	0		0
Equity	2,463,436		2,276,982
Total liabilities and equity	2,577,576		2,311,841
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Rental properties, net	713,552		629,650
Land held for development	206,001		201,342
Property under development	10,659		5,058
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net	94,930		25,804
Investment in a direct financing lease, net	0		0
Investment in joint ventures	5,738		5,275
Cash and cash equivalents	3,784		5,683	8,301	11,092
Restricted cash	1,857		1,829
Deferred financing costs, net	549		684
Accounts receivable, net	14,889		17,274
Intercompany notes receivable	175,757		175,757
Investments in subsidiaries	0		0
Other assets	36,161		29,600
Total assets	1,263,877		1,097,956
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	-1,502		8,174
Dividends payable	0		0
Unearned rents and interest	4,742		2,751
Intercompany notes payable	175,757		175,757
Debt	423,523		335,336
Total liabilities	602,520		522,018
EPR Properties shareholders’ equity	660,980		575,561
Noncontrolling interests	377		377
Equity	661,357		575,938
Total liabilities and equity	1,263,877		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, net	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	-3,124,416		-2,852,543
Other assets	0		0
Total assets	-3,300,173		-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 shareholders’ equity	-3,124,416		-2,852,543
Noncontrolling interests	0		0
Equity	-3,124,416		-2,852,543
Total liabilities and equity	($3,300,173)		($3,028,300)

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ3

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Income) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Rental revenue									$286,673	$248,709	$234,517
Tenant reimbursements									17,663	18,401	18,575
Other income									1,009	1,682	738
Mortgage and other financing income									79,706	74,272	63,977
Intercompany fee income									0	0	0
Interest income on intercompany notes receivable									0	0	0
Total revenue	104,669	98,738	91,787	89,857	89,352	87,841	82,973	82,898	385,051	343,064	317,807
Equity in subsidiaries' earnings									0	0	0
Property operating expense									24,897	26,016	24,915
Intercompany fee expense									0	0	0
Other expense									771	658	1,382
General and administrative expense									27,566	25,613	23,170
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff									301	6,166	627
Gain on early extinguishment of debt									0	-4,539	0
Interest expense, net									81,270	81,056	76,656
Interest expense on intercompany notes payable									0	0	0
Transaction costs									2,452	1,955	404
Provision for loan losses									3,777	0	0
Impairment charges									0	0	3,074
Depreciation and amortization									66,739	53,946	46,698
Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items									177,278	152,193	140,881
Equity in income from joint ventures									1,273	1,398	1,025
Gain on sale or acquisition, net									1,209	3,017	0
Gain on previously held equity interest									0	4,853	0
Gain on sale of investment in a direct financing lease									220	0	0
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign									179,980	161,461	141,906
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)									-4,228	14,176	0
Income from continuing operations									175,752	175,637	141,906
Income from discontinued operations									505	333	620
Impairment charges									0	0	-20,835
Transaction costs									3,376	0	0
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate									0	4,256	-27
Net income	52,635	42,705	40,760	43,533	63,042	43,502	32,476	41,206	179,633	180,226	121,664
Add: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests									0	0	-108
Net income attributable to EPR Properties	46,684	36,753	34,808	37,581	57,091	37,551	26,524	35,254	179,633	180,226	121,556
Preferred dividend requirements									-23,807	-23,806	-24,508
Preferred share redemption costs									0	0	-3,888
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties									155,826	156,420	93,160
Comprehensive income attributable to EPR Properties									175,006	176,797	118,715
EPR Properties (Issuer) [Member]
Rental revenue									0	0	0
Tenant reimbursements									0	0	0
Other income									0	75	93
Mortgage and other financing income									765	994	494
Intercompany fee income									3,124	2,629	2,706
Interest income on intercompany notes receivable									0	17,848	16,967
Total revenue									3,889	21,546	20,260
Equity in subsidiaries' earnings									241,921	212,634	137,443
Property operating expense									0	-88	0
Intercompany fee expense									0	0	0
Other expense									0	0	0
General and administrative expense									0	0	0
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff									0	0	0
Gain on early extinguishment of debt										0
Interest expense, net									63,056	55,856	35,240
Interest expense on intercompany notes payable									0	0	0
Transaction costs									1,319	1,813	404
Provision for loan losses									0
Impairment charges											0
Depreciation and amortization									1,224	1,093	1,039
Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items									180,211	175,506	121,020
Equity in income from joint ventures									0	505	536
Gain on sale or acquisition, net									0	-150
Gain on previously held equity interest										4,853
Gain on sale of investment in a direct financing lease									0
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign									180,211	180,714
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)									-578	-488
Income from continuing operations									179,633	180,226	121,556
Income from discontinued operations									0	0	0
Impairment charges											0
Transaction costs									0
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate										0	0
Net income											121,556
Add: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests											0
Net income attributable to EPR Properties									179,633	180,226	121,556
Preferred dividend requirements									-23,807	-23,806	-24,508
Preferred share redemption costs											-3,888
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties									155,826	156,420	93,160
Comprehensive income attributable to EPR Properties									175,006	176,797	118,715
Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Guarantors [Member]
Rental revenue									193,723	163,412	149,567
Tenant reimbursements									3,660	3,607	3,636
Other income									1	9	5
Mortgage and other financing income									74,619	69,327	60,089
Intercompany fee income									0	0	0
Interest income on intercompany notes receivable									0	0	0
Total revenue									272,003	236,355	213,297
Equity in subsidiaries' earnings									0	0	0
Property operating expense									9,620	10,451	8,461
Intercompany fee expense									0	0	0
Other expense									0	0	4
General and administrative expense									18,236	17,507	15,358
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff									301	1,987	627
Gain on early extinguishment of debt										4,539
Interest expense, net									-2,773	3,336	15,339
Interest expense on intercompany notes payable									0	0	0
Transaction costs									54	0	0
Provision for loan losses									0
Impairment charges											0
Depreciation and amortization									45,021	34,318	28,002
Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items									201,544	173,295	145,506
Equity in income from joint ventures									0	0	0
Gain on sale or acquisition, net									0	3,167
Gain on previously held equity interest										0
Gain on sale of investment in a direct financing lease									220
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign									201,764	176,462
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)									0	0
Income from continuing operations									201,764	176,462	145,506
Income from discontinued operations									487	638	-2
Impairment charges											0
Transaction costs									3,376
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate										0	282
Net income											145,786
Add: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests											0
Net income attributable to EPR Properties									205,627	177,100	145,786
Preferred dividend requirements									0	0	0
Preferred share redemption costs											0
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties									205,627	177,100	145,786
Comprehensive income attributable to EPR Properties									205,767	177,336	145,709
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Rental revenue									92,950	85,297	84,950
Tenant reimbursements									14,003	14,794	14,939
Other income									1,008	1,598	640
Mortgage and other financing income									4,322	3,951	3,394
Intercompany fee income									0	0	0
Interest income on intercompany notes receivable									24,796	386	353
Total revenue									137,079	106,026	104,276
Equity in subsidiaries' earnings									0	0	0
Property operating expense									15,277	15,653	16,454
Intercompany fee expense									3,124	2,629	2,706
Other expense									771	658	1,378
General and administrative expense									9,330	8,106	7,812
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff									0	4,179	0
Gain on early extinguishment of debt										0
Interest expense, net									20,987	21,864	26,077
Interest expense on intercompany notes payable									24,796	18,234	17,320
Transaction costs									1,079	142	0
Provision for loan losses									3,777
Impairment charges											3,074
Depreciation and amortization									20,494	18,535	17,657
Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items									37,444	16,026	11,798
Equity in income from joint ventures									1,273	893	489
Gain on sale or acquisition, net									1,209	0
Gain on previously held equity interest										0
Gain on sale of investment in a direct financing lease									0
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign									39,926	16,919
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)									-3,650	14,664
Income from continuing operations									36,276	31,583	12,287
Income from discontinued operations									18	-305	622
Impairment charges											-20,835
Transaction costs									0
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate										4,256	-309
Net income											-8,235
Add: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests											-108
Net income attributable to EPR Properties									36,294	35,534	-8,343
Preferred dividend requirements									0	0	0
Preferred share redemption costs											0
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties									36,294	35,534	-8,343
Comprehensive income attributable to EPR Properties									32,152	32,492	-7,259
Consolidated Elimination [Member]
Rental revenue									0	0	0
Tenant reimbursements									0	0	0
Other income									0	0	0
Mortgage and other financing income									0	0	0
Intercompany fee income									-3,124	-2,629	-2,706
Interest income on intercompany notes receivable									-24,796	-18,234	-17,320
Total revenue									-27,920	-20,863	-20,026
Equity in subsidiaries' earnings									-241,921	-212,634	-137,443
Property operating expense									0	0	0
Intercompany fee expense									-3,124	-2,629	-2,706
Other expense									0	0	0
General and administrative expense									0	0	0
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff									0	0
Gain on early extinguishment of debt										0
Interest expense, net									0	0	0
Interest expense on intercompany notes payable									-24,796	-18,234	-17,320
Transaction costs									0	0	0
Provision for loan losses									0
Impairment charges											0
Depreciation and amortization									0	0	0
Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items									-241,921	-212,634	-137,443
Equity in income from joint ventures									0	0	0
Gain on sale or acquisition, net									0	0
Gain on previously held equity interest										0
Gain on sale of investment in a direct financing lease									0
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign									-241,921	-212,634
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)									0	0
Income from continuing operations									-241,921	-212,634	-137,443
Income from discontinued operations									0	0	0
Impairment charges											0
Transaction costs									0
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate										0	0
Net income											-137,443
Add: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests											0
Net income attributable to EPR Properties									-241,921	-212,634	-137,443
Preferred dividend requirements									0	0	0
Preferred share redemption costs											0
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties									-241,921	-212,634	-137,443
Comprehensive income attributable to EPR Properties									($237,919)	($209,828)	($138,450)

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ4

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Intercompany fee income (expense)	$0	$0	$0
Interest income (expense) on intercompany receivable/payable	0	0	0
Net cash provided (used) by other operating activities	250,152	231,439	196,101
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	250,152	231,439	196,101
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations	143	2,681	11,343
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	250,295	234,120	207,444
Acquisition of rental properties and other assets	-85,205	-123,497	-73,188
Proceeds from Sale of Real Estate	12,055	797	0
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	0	-1,607	-1,800
Proceeds from settlement of derivative	5,725	0	0
Investment in mortgage notes receivable	-93,877	-60,568	-113,823
Proceeds from mortgage note receivable paydown	76,256	1,900	0
Investment in promissory notes receivable	-4,387	-1,278	0
Proceeds from Sale and Collection of Notes Receivable	1,750	1,027	0
Payments to Acquire Lease Receivables	0	3,262	0
Proceeds from Sale of Lease Receivables	46,092	0	4,494
Additions to properties under development	-334,635	-197,271	-113,599
Investment in intercompany notes payable		0	0
Advances to subsidiaries, net	0	0	0
Net cash used by investing activities of continuing operations	-376,226	-383,759	-297,916
Net proceeds from sale of real estate from discontinued operations	0	47,301	42,133
Net cash used by investing activities	-376,226	-336,458	-255,783
Proceeds from long-term debt facilities	379,000	646,000	871,000
Principal payments on long-term debt	-310,253	-552,468	-658,571
Deferred financing fees paid	-814	-8,133	-5,800
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares	264,158	220,785	231
Net proceeds from issuance of preferred shares	0	0	120,567
Redemption of preferred shares	0	0	-115,013
Impact of stock option exercises, net	50	947	-1,987
Purchase of common shares for treasury	-2,892	-3,246	-3,232
Dividends paid to shareholders	-207,637	-197,924	-162,775
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff (cash portion)	-25	-5,790	-189
Net cash provided by financing activities	121,587	100,171	44,231
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	-278	-539	147
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-4,622	-2,706	-3,961
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	7,958	10,664	14,625
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	3,336	7,958	10,664
EPR Properties (Issuer) [Member]
Intercompany fee income (expense)	3,124	2,629	2,706
Interest income (expense) on intercompany receivable/payable	0	17,848	16,967
Net cash provided (used) by other operating activities	-60,684	-44,752	-19,940
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	-57,560	-24,275	-267
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations	0	0	0
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	-57,560	-24,275	-267
Acquisition of rental properties and other assets	-438	-1,358	-422
Proceeds from Sale of Real Estate	0	0
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures		-1,607	-1,800
Proceeds from settlement of derivative	0
Investment in mortgage notes receivable	0	-11,797	0
Proceeds from mortgage note receivable paydown	0	0
Investment in promissory notes receivable	0	0
Proceeds from Sale and Collection of Notes Receivable	0	117
Payments to Acquire Lease Receivables		0
Proceeds from Sale of Lease Receivables	0		0
Additions to properties under development	-821	-18	0
Investment in intercompany notes payable		103,104	-3,074
Advances to subsidiaries, net	-16,206	-380,190	-416,859
Net cash used by investing activities of continuing operations		-291,749	-422,155
Net proceeds from sale of real estate from discontinued operations		0	0
Net cash used by investing activities	-17,465	-291,749	-422,155
Proceeds from long-term debt facilities	20,000	300,000	590,000
Principal payments on long-term debt	0	0	0
Deferred financing fees paid	-337	-5,620	-5,770
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares	264,158	220,785	231
Net proceeds from issuance of preferred shares			120,567
Redemption of preferred shares			-115,013
Impact of stock option exercises, net	50	947	-1,987
Purchase of common shares for treasury	-2,892	-3,246	-3,232
Dividends paid to shareholders	-207,637	-197,924	-162,775
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff (cash portion)	0	0	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	73,342	314,942	422,021
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	0	0	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-1,683	-1,082	-401
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	449	1,531	1,932
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	-1,234	449	1,531
Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Guarantors [Member]
Intercompany fee income (expense)	0	0	0
Interest income (expense) on intercompany receivable/payable	0	0	0
Net cash provided (used) by other operating activities	241,750	210,189	163,357
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	241,750	210,189	163,357
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations	47	286	1,036
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	241,797	210,475	164,393
Acquisition of rental properties and other assets	-58,816	-112,195	-67,911
Proceeds from Sale of Real Estate	404	0
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures		0	0
Proceeds from settlement of derivative	0
Investment in mortgage notes receivable	-26,716	-46,402	-90,975
Proceeds from mortgage note receivable paydown	-76,256	202
Investment in promissory notes receivable	-721	-1,278
Proceeds from Sale and Collection of Notes Receivable	0	0
Payments to Acquire Lease Receivables		3,262
Proceeds from Sale of Lease Receivables	46,092		4,494
Additions to properties under development	-315,843	-189,764	-99,924
Investment in intercompany notes payable		0	0
Advances to subsidiaries, net	-25,232	253,296	452,015
Net cash used by investing activities of continuing operations		-99,403	197,699
Net proceeds from sale of real estate from discontinued operations		0	282
Net cash used by investing activities	-304,576	-99,403	197,981
Proceeds from long-term debt facilities	359,000	346,000	281,000
Principal payments on long-term debt	-297,000	-451,818	-643,943
Deferred financing fees paid	-275	-2,494	-6
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares	0	0	0
Net proceeds from issuance of preferred shares			0
Redemption of preferred shares			0
Impact of stock option exercises, net	0	0	0
Purchase of common shares for treasury	0	0	0
Dividends paid to shareholders	0	0	0
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff (cash portion)	-25	-1,753	-189
Net cash provided by financing activities	61,700	-110,065	-363,138
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	39	-13	-5
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-1,040	994	-769
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	1,826	832	1,601
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	786	1,826	832
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Intercompany fee income (expense)	-3,124	-2,629	-2,706
Interest income (expense) on intercompany receivable/payable	0	-17,848	-16,967
Net cash provided (used) by other operating activities	69,086	66,002	52,684
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	65,962	45,525	33,011
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations	96	2,395	10,307
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	66,058	47,920	43,318
Acquisition of rental properties and other assets	-25,951	-9,944	-4,855
Proceeds from Sale of Real Estate	11,651	797
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures		0	0
Proceeds from settlement of derivative	-5,725
Investment in mortgage notes receivable	-67,161	-2,369	-22,848
Proceeds from mortgage note receivable paydown	0	1,698
Investment in promissory notes receivable	-3,666	0
Proceeds from Sale and Collection of Notes Receivable	1,750	910
Payments to Acquire Lease Receivables		0
Proceeds from Sale of Lease Receivables	0		0
Additions to properties under development	-17,971	-7,489	-13,675
Investment in intercompany notes payable		-103,104	3,074
Advances to subsidiaries, net	41,438	126,894	-35,156
Net cash used by investing activities of continuing operations		7,393	-73,460
Net proceeds from sale of real estate from discontinued operations		47,301	41,851
Net cash used by investing activities	-54,185	54,694	-31,609
Proceeds from long-term debt facilities	0	0	0
Principal payments on long-term debt	-13,253	-100,650	-14,628
Deferred financing fees paid	-202	-19	-24
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares	0	0	0
Net proceeds from issuance of preferred shares			0
Redemption of preferred shares			0
Impact of stock option exercises, net	0	0	0
Purchase of common shares for treasury	0	0	0
Dividends paid to shareholders	0	0	0
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff (cash portion)	0	-4,037	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	-13,455	-104,706	-14,652
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	-317	-526	152
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-1,899	-2,618	-2,791
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	5,683	8,301	11,092
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	$3,784	$5,683	$8,301

Subsequent_Events_Details

Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Feb. 24, 2015	Jan. 27, 2015
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment	$46,100,000	$4,100,000
Gain on sale or acquisition, net		1,209,000	3,017,000	0
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment						42,700,000
Gain on sale or acquisition, net						23,700,000
Severance Costs					$18,500,000

Schedule_II_Valuation_and_Qual1

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$2,989,000	$3,852,000	$5,152,000
Additions	1,417,000	1,949,000	1,088,000
Deductions	-2,852,000	-2,812,000	-2,388,000
Ending balance		2,989,000	3,852,000
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	0	123,000	8,196,000
Additions	3,777,000	0	0
Deductions	0	-123,000	-8,073,000
Ending balance	$3,777,000	$0	$123,000

Schedule_III_Real_Estate_and_A1

Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation Properties (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	$1,645,523
Land, initial cost	999,514
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	2,099,501
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	205,978
Land, gross amount	1,005,641
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	2,299,352
Fair value of Concord resort land received	3,304,993	2,804,609
Accumulated depreciation	465,660	409,643
Dallas Retail
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	3,060
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	15,281
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	18,843
Land, gross amount	3,060
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	34,124
Fair value of Concord resort land received	37,184
Accumulated depreciation	-11,188
Depreciation life	40 years
Oakview 24 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	5,215
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	16,700
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	59
Land, gross amount	5,215
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	16,759
Fair value of Concord resort land received	21,974
Accumulated depreciation	-7,122
Depreciation life	40 years
First Colony 24 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	15,563
Land, initial cost	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	19,100
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	67
Land, gross amount	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	19,167
Fair value of Concord resort land received	19,167
Accumulated depreciation	-8,146
Depreciation life	40 years
Huebner Oaks 14
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	3,006
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	13,662
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	2,058
Land, gross amount	3,006
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	15,720
Fair value of Concord resort land received	18,726
Accumulated depreciation	-5,853
Depreciation life	40 years
Lennox Town Center 24 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	12,685
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	12,685
Fair value of Concord resort land received	12,685
Accumulated depreciation	-5,233
Depreciation life	40 years
Mission Valley 20 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	16,028
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	16,028
Fair value of Concord resort land received	16,028
Accumulated depreciation	-6,612
Depreciation life	40 years
Ontario Mills 30 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	5,521
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	19,449
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	5,521
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	19,449
Fair value of Concord resort land received	24,970
Accumulated depreciation	-8,023
Depreciation life	40 years
Promenade 16 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	6,021
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	22,104
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	6,021
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	22,104
Fair value of Concord resort land received	28,125
Accumulated depreciation	-9,118
Depreciation life	40 years
Studio 30 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	6,023
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	20,037
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	6,023
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	20,037
Fair value of Concord resort land received	26,060
Accumulated depreciation	-8,265
Depreciation life	40 years
West Olive 16 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	4,985
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	12,601
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	4,075
Land, gross amount	4,985
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	16,676
Fair value of Concord resort land received	21,661
Accumulated depreciation	-5,443
Depreciation life	40 years
Leawood Town Center 20 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	12,982
Land, initial cost	3,714
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	12,086
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	4,110
Land, gross amount	3,714
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	16,196
Fair value of Concord resort land received	19,910
Accumulated depreciation	-5,172
Depreciation life	40 years
Gulf Pointe 30 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	4,304
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	21,496
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	76
Land, gross amount	4,304
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	21,572
Fair value of Concord resort land received	25,876
Accumulated depreciation	-9,123
Depreciation life	40 years
South Barrington 30 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	6,577
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	27,723
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	98
Land, gross amount	6,577
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	27,821
Fair value of Concord resort land received	34,398
Accumulated depreciation	-11,708
Depreciation life	40 years
Mesquite 30 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	2,912
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	20,288
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	4,885
Land, gross amount	2,912
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	25,173
Fair value of Concord resort land received	28,085
Accumulated depreciation	-8,568
Depreciation life	40 years
Hampton Town Center 24 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	3,822
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	24,678
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	88
Land, gross amount	3,822
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	24,766
Fair value of Concord resort land received	28,588
Accumulated depreciation	-10,216
Depreciation life	40 years
Broward 18
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	8,750
Land, initial cost	6,771
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	9,899
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	3,845
Land, gross amount	6,771
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	13,744
Fair value of Concord resort land received	20,515
Accumulated depreciation	-5,794
Depreciation life	40 years
Raleigh Grande 16 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	5,648
Land, initial cost	2,919
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	5,559
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	951
Land, gross amount	2,919
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	6,510
Fair value of Concord resort land received	9,429
Accumulated depreciation	-2,358
Depreciation life	40 years
Paradise 24 and XD [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	17,757
Land, initial cost	2,000
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	13,000
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	8,512
Land, gross amount	2,000
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	21,512
Fair value of Concord resort land received	23,512
Accumulated depreciation	-8,515
Depreciation life	40 years
Aliso Viejo Stadium 20 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	17,757
Land, initial cost	8,000
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	14,000
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	8,000
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	14,000
Fair value of Concord resort land received	22,000
Accumulated depreciation	-5,600
Depreciation life	40 years
Boise Stadium 22 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	12,648
Land, initial cost	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	16,003
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	16,003
Fair value of Concord resort land received	16,003
Accumulated depreciation	-6,401
Depreciation life	40 years
Mesquite Retail Center [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	3,119
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	990
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	3,119
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	990
Fair value of Concord resort land received	4,109
Accumulated depreciation	-293
Depreciation life	40 years
Westminster Promenade [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	6,204
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	12,600
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	9,509
Land, gross amount	6,204
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	22,109
Fair value of Concord resort land received	28,313
Accumulated depreciation	-7,168
Depreciation life	40 years
Westminster Promenade 24 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	6,205
Land, initial cost	5,850
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	17,314
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	5,850
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	17,314
Fair value of Concord resort land received	23,164
Accumulated depreciation	-5,663
Depreciation life	40 years
Woodridge 18 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	9,926
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	8,968
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	9,926
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	8,968
Fair value of Concord resort land received	18,894
Accumulated depreciation	-3,475
Depreciation life	40 years
Cary Crossroads Stadium 20 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	3,352
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	11,653
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	155
Land, gross amount	3,352
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	11,808
Fair value of Concord resort land received	15,160
Accumulated depreciation	-4,428
Depreciation life	40 years
Starlight 20 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	6,000
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	12,809
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	1,452
Land, gross amount	6,000
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	14,261
Fair value of Concord resort land received	20,261
Accumulated depreciation	-5,487
Depreciation life	40 years
Palm Promenade 24 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	7,500
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	17,750
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	7,500
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	17,750
Fair value of Concord resort land received	25,250
Accumulated depreciation	-6,619
Depreciation life	40 years
Gulf Pointe Retail Center [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	3,653
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	1,365
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	686
Land, gross amount	3,408
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	2,296
Fair value of Concord resort land received	5,704
Accumulated depreciation	-1,883
Depreciation life	40 years
Clearview Palace 12 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	11,740
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	11,740
Fair value of Concord resort land received	11,740
Accumulated depreciation	-3,767
Depreciation life	40 years
Elmwood Palace 20 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	5,264
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	14,820
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	5,264
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	14,820
Fair value of Concord resort land received	20,084
Accumulated depreciation	-4,755
Depreciation life	40 years
Hammond Palace 10 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	2,404
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	6,780
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	-565
Land, gross amount	1,839
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	6,780
Fair value of Concord resort land received	8,619
Accumulated depreciation	-2,175
Depreciation life	40 years
Houma Palace 10 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	2,404
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	6,780
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	2,404
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	6,780
Fair value of Concord resort land received	9,184
Accumulated depreciation	-2,175
Depreciation life	40 years
Westbank Palace 16 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	4,378
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	12,330
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	-112
Land, gross amount	4,266
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	12,330
Fair value of Concord resort land received	16,596
Accumulated depreciation	-3,956
Depreciation life	40 years
Cherrydale [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	1,660
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	7,570
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	100
Land, gross amount	1,660
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	7,670
Fair value of Concord resort land received	9,330
Accumulated depreciation	-2,410
Depreciation life	40 years
Forum 30 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	5,975
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	17,956
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	3,400
Land, gross amount	5,975
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	21,356
Fair value of Concord resort land received	27,331
Accumulated depreciation	-8,018
Depreciation life	40 years
Olathe Studio 30 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	4,000
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	15,935
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	2,361
Land, gross amount	4,000
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	18,296
Fair value of Concord resort land received	22,296
Accumulated depreciation	-5,491
Depreciation life	40 years
Livonia 20 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	4,500
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	17,525
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	4,500
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	17,525
Fair value of Concord resort land received	22,025
Accumulated depreciation	-5,440
Depreciation life	40 years
Hoffman Center 22 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	22,035
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	22,035
Fair value of Concord resort land received	22,035
Accumulated depreciation	-6,748
Depreciation life	40 years
Colonel Glenn 18 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	8,671
Land, initial cost	3,858
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	7,990
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	3,858
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	7,990
Fair value of Concord resort land received	11,848
Accumulated depreciation	-2,414
Depreciation life	40 years
AmStar 16-Macon [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	5,442
Land, initial cost	1,982
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	5,056
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	1,982
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	5,056
Fair value of Concord resort land received	7,038
Accumulated depreciation	-1,485
Depreciation life	40 years
Star Southfield Center [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	8,000
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	20,518
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	6,213
Land, gross amount	8,000
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	26,731
Fair value of Concord resort land received	34,731
Accumulated depreciation	-8,978
Depreciation life	40 years
South Wind 12 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	4,038
Land, initial cost	1,500
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	3,526
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	1,500
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	3,526
Fair value of Concord resort land received	5,026
Accumulated depreciation	-1,021
Depreciation life	40 years
New Roc City [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	6,100
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	97,696
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	412
Land, gross amount	6,100
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	98,108
Fair value of Concord resort land received	104,208
Accumulated depreciation	-30,183
Depreciation life	40 years
Columbiana Grande Stadium 14 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	6,912
Land, initial cost	1,000
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	10,534
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	-2,447
Land, gross amount	1,000
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	8,087
Fair value of Concord resort land received	9,087
Accumulated depreciation	-2,313
Depreciation life	40 years
Harbour View Marketplace [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	3,382
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	9,971
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	6,858
Land, gross amount	4,471
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	15,740
Fair value of Concord resort land received	20,211
Accumulated depreciation	-2,784
Depreciation life	40 years
Cobb Grand 18 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	7,985
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	0
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	7,985
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	0
Fair value of Concord resort land received	7,985
Accumulated depreciation	0
Deer Valley 30 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	12,807
Land, initial cost	4,276
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	15,934
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	4,276
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	15,934
Fair value of Concord resort land received	20,210
Accumulated depreciation	-4,282
Depreciation life	40 years
Hamilton 24 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	14,318
Land, initial cost	4,869
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	18,143
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	4,869
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	18,143
Fair value of Concord resort land received	23,012
Accumulated depreciation	-4,876
Depreciation life	40 years
Kanata Entertainment Centrum [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	10,861
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	39,611
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	29,705
Land, gross amount	10,861
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	69,316
Fair value of Concord resort land received	80,177
Accumulated depreciation	-17,712
Depreciation life	40 years
Mesa Grand 14 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	13,216
Land, initial cost	4,446
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	16,565
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	4,446
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	16,565
Fair value of Concord resort land received	21,011
Accumulated depreciation	-4,452
Depreciation life	40 years
Mississauga Entertainment Centrum [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	9,972
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	19,025
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	17,815
Land, gross amount	13,113
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	33,699
Fair value of Concord resort land received	46,812
Accumulated depreciation	-8,012
Depreciation life	40 years
Oakville Entertainment Centrum [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	10,861
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	25,570
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	4,702
Land, gross amount	10,861
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	30,272
Fair value of Concord resort land received	41,133
Accumulated depreciation	-8,020
Depreciation life	40 years
Whitby Entertainment Centrum [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	11,033
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	23,747
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	20,857
Land, gross amount	14,171
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	41,466
Fair value of Concord resort land received	55,637
Accumulated depreciation	-12,236
Depreciation life	40 years
Cantera Retail Shops [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	3,919
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	900
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	114
Land, gross amount	4,033
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	900
Fair value of Concord resort land received	4,933
Accumulated depreciation	-615
Depreciation life	15 years
Grand Prairie 18 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	2,948
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	11,177
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	2,948
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	11,177
Fair value of Concord resort land received	14,125
Accumulated depreciation	-2,911
Depreciation life	40 years
The Grand 16-Layafette [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	7,659
Land, initial cost	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	10,318
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	10,318
Fair value of Concord resort land received	10,318
Accumulated depreciation	-2,703
Depreciation life	40 years
North East Mall 18 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	12,390
Land, initial cost	5,000
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	11,729
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	1,015
Land, gross amount	5,000
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	12,744
Fair value of Concord resort land received	17,744
Accumulated depreciation	-3,223
Depreciation life	40 years
Avenue 16 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	3,817
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	8,830
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	320
Land, gross amount	3,817
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	9,150
Fair value of Concord resort land received	12,967
Accumulated depreciation	-2,288
Depreciation life	40 years
The Grand 18-D'lberville [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	9,693
Land, initial cost	2,001
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	8,043
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	1,636
Land, gross amount	1,205
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	10,475
Fair value of Concord resort land received	11,680
Accumulated depreciation	-2,519
Depreciation life	40 years
Mayfaire Stadium 16 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	6,523
Land, initial cost	1,650
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	7,047
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	1,650
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	7,047
Fair value of Concord resort land received	8,697
Accumulated depreciation	-1,747
Depreciation life	40 years
Burbank Village [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	30,508
Land, initial cost	16,584
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	35,016
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	6,502
Land, gross amount	16,584
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	41,518
Fair value of Concord resort land received	58,102
Accumulated depreciation	-9,462
Depreciation life	40 years
East Ridge 18 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	10,699
Land, initial cost	2,799
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	11,467
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	2,799
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	11,467
Fair value of Concord resort land received	14,266
Accumulated depreciation	-2,819
Depreciation life	40 years
The Grand 14-Conroe [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	1,836
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	8,230
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	1,836
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	8,230
Fair value of Concord resort land received	10,066
Accumulated depreciation	-1,954
Depreciation life	40 years
Washington Square 12 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	4,312
Land, initial cost	1,481
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	4,565
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	1,481
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	4,565
Fair value of Concord resort land received	6,046
Accumulated depreciation	-1,084
Depreciation life	40 years
The Grand 18-Hattiesburg [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	8,750
Land, initial cost	1,978
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	7,733
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	2,432
Land, gross amount	1,978
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	10,165
Fair value of Concord resort land received	12,143
Accumulated depreciation	-2,275
Depreciation life	40 years
Mad River Mountain [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	5,108
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	5,994
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	1,501
Land, gross amount	5,251
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	7,352
Fair value of Concord resort land received	12,603
Accumulated depreciation	-2,728
Depreciation life	40 years
Arroyo Grand Staduim 10 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	4,218
Land, initial cost	2,641
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	3,810
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	2,641
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	3,810
Fair value of Concord resort land received	6,451
Accumulated depreciation	-865
Depreciation life	40 years
Auburn Stadium 10 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	5,470
Land, initial cost	2,178
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	6,185
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	2,178
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	6,185
Fair value of Concord resort land received	8,363
Accumulated depreciation	-1,405
Depreciation life	40 years
Manchester Stadium 16 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	9,985
Land, initial cost	7,600
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	11,613
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	7,600
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	11,613
Fair value of Concord resort land received	19,213
Accumulated depreciation	-2,971
Depreciation life	40 years
Modesto Stadium 10 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	4,094
Land, initial cost	2,542
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	3,910
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	2,542
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	3,910
Fair value of Concord resort land received	6,452
Accumulated depreciation	-888
Depreciation life	40 years
Columbia 14 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	12,204
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	12,204
Fair value of Concord resort land received	12,204
Accumulated depreciation	-2,670
Depreciation life	40 years
Firewheel 18 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	13,849
Land, initial cost	8,028
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	14,825
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	8,028
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	14,825
Fair value of Concord resort land received	22,853
Accumulated depreciation	-3,243
Depreciation life	40 years
White Oak Stadium 14 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	1,305
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	6,899
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	1,305
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	6,899
Fair value of Concord resort land received	8,204
Accumulated depreciation	-1,495
Depreciation life	40 years
The Grand 18 - Winston Salem [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	12,153
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	1,925
Land, gross amount	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	14,078
Fair value of Concord resort land received	14,078
Accumulated depreciation	-2,992
Depreciation life	40 years
Valley Bend 18 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	3,508
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	14,802
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	3,508
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	14,802
Fair value of Concord resort land received	18,310
Accumulated depreciation	-3,084
Depreciation life	40 years
Cityplace 14 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	5,125
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	12,216
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	2,308
Land, gross amount	5,125
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	14,524
Fair value of Concord resort land received	19,649
Accumulated depreciation	-4,460
Depreciation life	40 years
Pensacola Bayou 15 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	5,316
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	15,099
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	5,316
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	15,099
Fair value of Concord resort land received	20,415
Accumulated depreciation	-3,020
Depreciation life	40 years
The Grand 16-Slidell [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	10,635
Land, initial cost	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	11,499
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	11,499
Fair value of Concord resort land received	11,499
Accumulated depreciation	-2,300
Depreciation life	40 years
The Grand 16 - Pier Park [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	6,486
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	11,156
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	6,486
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	11,156
Fair value of Concord resort land received	17,642
Accumulated depreciation	-2,115
Depreciation life	40 years
Austell Promenade [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	1,596
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	0
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	1,596
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	0
Fair value of Concord resort land received	1,596
Accumulated depreciation	0
Stadium 14 Cinema [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	2,505
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	7,323
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	2,505
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	7,323
Fair value of Concord resort land received	9,828
Accumulated depreciation	-1,343
Depreciation life	40 years
The Grand 18 - Four Seasons Stations [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	12,606
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	914
Land, gross amount	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	13,520
Fair value of Concord resort land received	13,520
Accumulated depreciation	-2,311
Depreciation life	40 years
Glendora 12 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	10,588
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	10,588
Fair value of Concord resort land received	10,588
Accumulated depreciation	-1,632
Depreciation life	40 years
Harbour View Station [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	3,256
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	9,206
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	2,852
Land, gross amount	3,298
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	12,016
Fair value of Concord resort land received	15,314
Accumulated depreciation	-3,040
Depreciation life	40 years
Ann Arbor 20 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	4,716
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	227
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	4,716
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	227
Fair value of Concord resort land received	4,943
Accumulated depreciation	-28
Depreciation life	40 years
Buckland Hills 18, Manchester, CT [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	3,628
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	11,474
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	3,628
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	11,474
Fair value of Concord resort land received	15,102
Accumulated depreciation	-1,434
Depreciation life	40 years
Buckland Hills 18, Centreville, VA [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	3,628
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	1,769
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	3,628
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	1,769
Fair value of Concord resort land received	5,397
Accumulated depreciation	-221
Depreciation life	40 years
Davenport 18 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	3,599
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	6,068
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	-35
Land, gross amount	3,564
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	6,068
Fair value of Concord resort land received	9,632
Accumulated depreciation	-758
Depreciation life	40 years
Fairfax Corner 14 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	2,630
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	11,791
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	2,630
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	11,791
Fair value of Concord resort land received	14,421
Accumulated depreciation	-1,474
Depreciation life	40 years
Flint West 14 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	1,270
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	1,723
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	1,270
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	1,723
Fair value of Concord resort land received	2,993
Accumulated depreciation	-215
Depreciation life	40 years
Hazlet 12 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	3,719
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	4,716
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	3,719
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	4,716
Fair value of Concord resort land received	8,435
Accumulated depreciation	-590
Depreciation life	40 years
Huber Heights 16 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	970
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	3,891
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	970
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	3,891
Fair value of Concord resort land received	4,861
Accumulated depreciation	-486
Depreciation life	40 years
North Haven 12 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	5,442
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	1,061
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	5,442
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	1,061
Fair value of Concord resort land received	6,503
Accumulated depreciation	-644
Depreciation life	40 years
Preston Crossing 16 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	5,379
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	3,311
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	5,379
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	3,311
Fair value of Concord resort land received	8,690
Accumulated depreciation	-414
Depreciation life	40 years
Ritz Center 16 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	1,723
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	9,614
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	1,723
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	9,614
Fair value of Concord resort land received	11,337
Accumulated depreciation	-1,202
Depreciation life	40 years
Stonybrook 20 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	4,979
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	6,567
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	4,979
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	6,567
Fair value of Concord resort land received	11,546
Accumulated depreciation	-821
Depreciation life	40 years
The Greene 14 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	1,578
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	6,630
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	1,578
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	6,630
Fair value of Concord resort land received	8,208
Accumulated depreciation	-829
Depreciation life	40 years
West Springfield 15 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	2,540
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	3,755
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	2,540
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	3,755
Fair value of Concord resort land received	6,295
Accumulated depreciation	-469
Depreciation life	40 years
Western Hills 14 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	1,361
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	1,741
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	1,361
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	1,741
Fair value of Concord resort land received	3,102
Accumulated depreciation	-218
Depreciation life	40 years
Hollywood Movies 20 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	2,951
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	10,684
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	2,951
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	10,684
Fair value of Concord resort land received	13,635
Accumulated depreciation	-1,202
Depreciation life	40 years
Movies 10 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	1,052
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	1,968
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	1,052
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	1,968
Fair value of Concord resort land received	3,020
Accumulated depreciation	-221
Depreciation life	40 years
Movies 14 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	1,917
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	3,319
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	1,917
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	3,319
Fair value of Concord resort land received	5,236
Accumulated depreciation	-373
Depreciation life	40 years
Movies 14-Mishawaka [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	2,399
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	5,454
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	2,399
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	5,454
Fair value of Concord resort land received	7,853
Accumulated depreciation	-614
Depreciation life	40 years
Movies 16 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	1,873
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	3,245
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	1,873
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	3,245
Fair value of Concord resort land received	5,118
Accumulated depreciation	-365
Depreciation life	40 years
Redding 14 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	2,044
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	4,500
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	2,044
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	4,500
Fair value of Concord resort land received	6,544
Accumulated depreciation	-506
Depreciation life	40 years
Tinseltown [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	2,238
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	5,162
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	2,238
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	5,162
Fair value of Concord resort land received	7,400
Accumulated depreciation	-581
Depreciation life	40 years
Tinseltown 15 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	1,065
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	11,669
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	1,065
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	11,669
Fair value of Concord resort land received	12,734
Accumulated depreciation	-1,313
Depreciation life	40 years
Tinseltown 20 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	4,356
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	11,533
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	4,356
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	11,533
Fair value of Concord resort land received	15,889
Accumulated depreciation	-1,297
Depreciation life	40 years
Tinseltown 290 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	4,109
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	9,739
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	4,109
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	9,739
Fair value of Concord resort land received	13,848
Accumulated depreciation	-1,096
Depreciation life	40 years
Tinseltown USA 20 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	4,598
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	13,207
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	4,598
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	13,207
Fair value of Concord resort land received	17,805
Accumulated depreciation	-1,486
Depreciation life	40 years
Tinseltown USA and XD [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	4,134
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	11,220
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	4,134
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	11,220
Fair value of Concord resort land received	15,354
Accumulated depreciation	-1,262
Depreciation life	40 years
Beach Movie Bistro [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	1,736
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	1,736
Fair value of Concord resort land received	1,736
Accumulated depreciation	-622
Depreciation life	40 years
Cinemagic & IMAX in Hooksett [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	2,639
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	11,605
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	2,639
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	11,605
Fair value of Concord resort land received	14,244
Accumulated depreciation	-1,112
Depreciation life	40 years
Cinemagic & IMAX in Saco [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	1,508
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	3,826
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	1,508
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	3,826
Fair value of Concord resort land received	5,334
Accumulated depreciation	-367
Depreciation life	40 years
Cinemagic in Merrimack [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	3,604
Land, initial cost	3,160
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	5,642
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	3,160
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	5,642
Fair value of Concord resort land received	8,802
Accumulated depreciation	-541
Depreciation life	40 years
Cinemagic in Westbrook [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	2,273
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	7,119
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	2,273
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	7,119
Fair value of Concord resort land received	9,392
Accumulated depreciation	-682
Depreciation life	40 years
Mentorship Academy [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	996
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	5,638
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	996
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	5,638
Fair value of Concord resort land received	6,634
Accumulated depreciation	-504
Depreciation life	40 years
Ben Franklin Academy [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	10,157
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	-134
Land, gross amount	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	10,023
Fair value of Concord resort land received	10,023
Accumulated depreciation	-763
Depreciation life	40 years
Bradley Academy of Excellence [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	766
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	6,517
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	766
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	6,517
Fair value of Concord resort land received	7,283
Accumulated depreciation	-529
Depreciation life	40 years
American Leadership Academy Member
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	2,580
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	6,418
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	2,509
Land, gross amount	2,580
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	8,927
Fair value of Concord resort land received	11,507
Accumulated depreciation	-556
Depreciation life	40 years
Champions School [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	1,253
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	4,834
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	1,253
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	4,834
Fair value of Concord resort land received	6,087
Accumulated depreciation	-393
Depreciation life	40 years
Loveland Classical [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	1,494
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	3,857
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	1,494
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	3,857
Fair value of Concord resort land received	5,351
Accumulated depreciation	-313
Depreciation life	40 years
PinstripesNorthbrook [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	7,025
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	7,025
Fair value of Concord resort land received	7,025
Accumulated depreciation	-600
Depreciation life	40 years
MagicValleyMallTheatre [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	4,783
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	4,783
Fair value of Concord resort land received	4,783
Accumulated depreciation	-309
Depreciation life	40 years
ProspectRidgeAcademy [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	1,084
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	9,659
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	-169
Land, gross amount	1,084
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	9,490
Fair value of Concord resort land received	10,574
Accumulated depreciation	-670
Depreciation life	40 years
SkylinePhoenix [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	1,060
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	8,140
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	1,060
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	8,140
Fair value of Concord resort land received	9,200
Accumulated depreciation	-757
Depreciation life	40 years
Latitude30 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	4,510
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	5,061
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	983
Land, gross amount	4,510
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	6,044
Fair value of Concord resort land received	10,554
Accumulated depreciation	-544
Depreciation life	40 years
Latitude39 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	4,298
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	6,321
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	2,257
Land, gross amount	4,377
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	8,499
Fair value of Concord resort land received	12,876
Accumulated depreciation	-338
Depreciation life	40 years
TopGolfAllen [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	10,007
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	1,151
Land, gross amount	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	11,158
Fair value of Concord resort land received	11,158
Accumulated depreciation	-999
Depreciation life	29 years
TopGolfDallas [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	10,007
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	1,771
Land, gross amount	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	11,778
Fair value of Concord resort land received	11,778
Accumulated depreciation	-978
Depreciation life	30 years
PinstripesOakbrook [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	8,068
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	8,068
Fair value of Concord resort land received	8,068
Accumulated depreciation	-454
Depreciation life	40 years
PacificHeritageAcademy [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	897
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	4,488
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	-55
Land, gross amount	897
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	4,433
Fair value of Concord resort land received	5,330
Accumulated depreciation	-276
Depreciation life	40 years
Valley Academy [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	475
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	4,939
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	475
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	4,939
Fair value of Concord resort land received	5,414
Accumulated depreciation	-472
Depreciation life	40 years
Look Cinemas Prestonwood [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	12,146
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	12,146
Fair value of Concord resort land received	12,146
Accumulated depreciation	-496
Depreciation life	40 years
Odyssey Institute [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	914
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	9,715
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	7,018
Land, gross amount	914
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	16,733
Fair value of Concord resort land received	17,647
Accumulated depreciation	-770
Depreciation life	40 years
American Leadership Academy High School [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	1,887
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	14,543
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	11,117
Land, gross amount	1,887
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	25,660
Fair value of Concord resort land received	27,547
Accumulated depreciation	-1,195
Depreciation life	40 years
Regal Winrock [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	13,733
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	13,733
Fair value of Concord resort land received	13,733
Accumulated depreciation	-372
Depreciation life	40 years
Sandhills 10 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	1,709
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	4,747
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	1,709
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	4,747
Fair value of Concord resort land received	6,456
Accumulated depreciation	-297
Depreciation life	40 years
North East Carolina Prep [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	350
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	12,560
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	3,037
Land, gross amount	350
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	15,597
Fair value of Concord resort land received	15,947
Accumulated depreciation	-690
Depreciation life	40 years
TopGolf Houston [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	12,403
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	394
Land, gross amount	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	12,797
Fair value of Concord resort land received	12,797
Accumulated depreciation	-651
Depreciation life	40 years
Alamo Draft House Austin [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	2,608
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	6,373
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	2,608
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	6,373
Fair value of Concord resort land received	8,981
Accumulated depreciation	-226
Depreciation life	40 years
Carmike Champaign [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	9,381
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	125
Land, gross amount	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	9,506
Fair value of Concord resort land received	9,506
Accumulated depreciation	-257
Depreciation life	40 years
Wisp Resort [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	8,394
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	15,910
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	2,967
Land, gross amount	9,468
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	17,803
Fair value of Concord resort land received	27,271
Accumulated depreciation	-2,180
Depreciation life	40 years
Topgolf The Colony [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	4,004
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	13,665
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	-240
Land, gross amount	4,004
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	13,425
Fair value of Concord resort land received	17,429
Accumulated depreciation	-336
Depreciation life	40 years
Regal Virginia Gateway [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	10,846
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	10,846
Fair value of Concord resort land received	10,846
Accumulated depreciation	-294
Chester Community Charter School [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	518
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	5,900
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	518
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	5,900
Fair value of Concord resort land received	6,418
Accumulated depreciation	-221
Depreciation life	40 years
Low Country Leadership Academy [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	806
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	5,776
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	806
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	5,776
Fair value of Concord resort land received	6,582
Accumulated depreciation	-185
Depreciation life	40 years
Children's Learning Adventure Lake Pleasant [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	986
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	3,524
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	986
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	3,524
Fair value of Concord resort land received	4,510
Accumulated depreciation	-151
Depreciation life	40 years
Camden Community Charter School [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	548
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	10,569
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	548
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	10,569
Fair value of Concord resort land received	11,117
Accumulated depreciation	-470
Depreciation life	40 years
Rittenhouse Excess Land [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	2,612
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	0
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	-940
Land, gross amount	1,672
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	0
Fair value of Concord resort land received	1,672
Accumulated depreciation	0
Depreciation life	40 years
McKinley Academy Chicago [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	509
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	5,895
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	2,961
Land, gross amount	509
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	8,856
Fair value of Concord resort land received	9,365
Accumulated depreciation	-192
Depreciation life	40 years
Learning Foundation & Performing Arts Academy [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	1,336
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	6,593
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	1,336
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	6,593
Fair value of Concord resort land received	7,929
Accumulated depreciation	-206
Depreciation life	40 years
Bella Mente Academy
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	1,283
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	3,354
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	1,168
Land, gross amount	1,283
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	4,522
Fair value of Concord resort land received	5,805
Accumulated depreciation	-112
Depreciation life	40 years
Global Village Academy Colorado Springs [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	1,205
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	6,350
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	-194
Land, gross amount	1,205
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	6,156
Fair value of Concord resort land received	7,361
Accumulated depreciation	-237
Depreciation life	40 years
Skyline Chandler [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	1,039
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	9,590
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	1,039
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	9,590
Fair value of Concord resort land received	10,629
Accumulated depreciation	-423
Depreciation life	40 years
The Ambassador Theatre [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	14,360
Land, initial cost	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	12,728
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	12,728
Fair value of Concord resort land received	12,728
Accumulated depreciation	-398
Depreciation life	40 years
Learning Foundation & Performing Arts Academy [Member] [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	1,630
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	1,630
Fair value of Concord resort land received	1,630
Accumulated depreciation	-51
Depreciation life	40 years
Camelback Mountain Resort [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	34,940
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	34,629
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	34,940
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	34,629
Fair value of Concord resort land received	69,569
Accumulated depreciation	-3,213
Depreciation life	40 years
Hollywood 16 Theatre [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	4,960
Land, initial cost	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	11,287
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	11,287
Fair value of Concord resort land received	11,287
Accumulated depreciation	-353
Depreciation life	40 years
Tampa Veterans 24 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	1,700
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	23,483
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	1,700
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	23,483
Fair value of Concord resort land received	25,183
Accumulated depreciation	-939
Depreciation life	40 years
Cantera Stadium 17 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	14,000
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	17,318
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	14,000
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	17,318
Fair value of Concord resort land received	31,318
Accumulated depreciation	-815
Depreciation life	40 years
Topgolf Alpharetta [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	5,608
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	16,616
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	5,608
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	16,616
Fair value of Concord resort land received	22,224
Accumulated depreciation	-208
Depreciation life	40 years
Children's Learning Adventure Goodyear [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	1,308
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	7,275
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	1,308
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	7,275
Fair value of Concord resort land received	8,583
Accumulated depreciation	-104
Depreciation life	40 years
Topgolf Scottsdale [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	16,942
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	16,942
Fair value of Concord resort land received	16,942
Accumulated depreciation	-212
Depreciation life	40 years
American Intl School of Utah [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	8,173
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	10,982
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	8,173
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	10,982
Fair value of Concord resort land received	19,155
Accumulated depreciation	-51
Depreciation life	40 years
Topgolf Spring [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	4,928
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	14,522
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	4,928
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	14,522
Fair value of Concord resort land received	19,450
Accumulated depreciation	-242
Depreciation life	40 years
Children's Learning Adventure Oklahoma City [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	1,149
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	9,839
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	1,149
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	9,839
Fair value of Concord resort land received	10,988
Accumulated depreciation	-24
Depreciation life	40 years
Children's Learnings Adventure Las Vegas [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	985
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	6,721
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	985
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	6,721
Fair value of Concord resort land received	7,706
Accumulated depreciation	0
Depreciation life	40 years
Cantera FEC [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	6,469
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	6,469
Fair value of Concord resort land received	6,469
Accumulated depreciation	-64
Depreciation life	40 years
Franklin Academy Palm Beach [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	3,323
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	15,824
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	3,323
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	15,824
Fair value of Concord resort land received	19,147
Accumulated depreciation	-99
Depreciation life	40 years
Tiger 13 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	1,314
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	8,951
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	1,314
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	8,951
Fair value of Concord resort land received	10,265
Accumulated depreciation	-112
Depreciation life	40 years
iLEAD Charter School [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	2,109
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	6,032
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	2,109
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	6,032
Fair value of Concord resort land received	8,141
Accumulated depreciation	-38
Depreciation life	40 years
North Carolina Leadership Acad [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	1,362
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	8,182
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	1,362
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	8,182
Fair value of Concord resort land received	9,544
Accumulated depreciation	-100
Depreciation life	40 years
Basis Private San Jose [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	9,966
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	25,535
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	9,966
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	25,535
Fair value of Concord resort land received	35,501
Accumulated depreciation	-214
Depreciation life	40 years
Children's Learning Adventure Mesa [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	762
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	6,987
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	762
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	6,987
Fair value of Concord resort land received	7,749
Accumulated depreciation	-202
Depreciation life	40 years
Global Village Academy Fort Collins [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	618
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	5,031
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	618
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	5,031
Fair value of Concord resort land received	5,649
Accumulated depreciation	-72
Depreciation life	40 years
Topgolf Brandon [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	15,726
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	15,726
Fair value of Concord resort land received	15,726
Accumulated depreciation	0
Depreciation life	40 years
Topgolf Gilbert [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	4,735
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	16,130
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	4,735
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	16,130
Fair value of Concord resort land received	20,865
Accumulated depreciation	0
Depreciation life	40 years
Wilson Prep Academy [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	424
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	5,342
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	424
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	5,342
Fair value of Concord resort land received	5,766
Accumulated depreciation	-33
Depreciation life	40 years
Bedford Theater 7 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	1,529
Land, initial cost	349
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	1,594
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	349
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	1,594
Fair value of Concord resort land received	1,943
Accumulated depreciation	-30
Depreciation life	40 years
Seymour Stadium 8 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	2,611
Land, initial cost	1,028
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	2,291
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	1,028
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	2,291
Fair value of Concord resort land received	3,319
Accumulated depreciation	-41
Depreciation life	40 years
Wilder Stadium 14 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	9,611
Land, initial cost	983
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	11,233
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	983
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	11,233
Fair value of Concord resort land received	12,216
Accumulated depreciation	-196
Depreciation life	40 years
Bowling Green Stadium 12 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	9,018
Land, initial cost	1,241
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	10,222
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	1,241
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	10,222
Fair value of Concord resort land received	11,463
Accumulated depreciation	-181
Depreciation life	40 years
New Albany Stadium 12 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	13,584
Land, initial cost	2,461
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	14,807
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	2,461
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	14,807
Fair value of Concord resort land received	17,268
Accumulated depreciation	-258
Depreciation life	40 years
Clarksville Stadium 16 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	16,153
Land, initial cost	3,764
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	16,769
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	3,764
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	16,769
Fair value of Concord resort land received	20,533
Accumulated depreciation	-293
Depreciation life	40 years
Lycoming Mall 12 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	7,023
Land, initial cost	2,243
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	6,684
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	2,243
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	6,684
Fair value of Concord resort land received	8,927
Accumulated depreciation	-122
Depreciation life	40 years
Noblesville Stadium 10 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	6,560
Land, initial cost	886
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	7,453
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	886
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	7,453
Fair value of Concord resort land received	8,339
Accumulated depreciation	-132
Depreciation life	40 years
Moline Stadium 14 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	9,556
Land, initial cost	1,963
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	10,183
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	1,963
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	10,183
Fair value of Concord resort land received	12,146
Accumulated depreciation	-179
Depreciation life	40 years
O'Fallon Stadium 14 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	6,598
Land, initial cost	1,046
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	7,342
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	1,046
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	7,342
Fair value of Concord resort land received	8,388
Accumulated depreciation	-128
Depreciation life	40 years
McDonough Stadium 16 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	15,007
Land, initial cost	2,235
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	16,842
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	2,235
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	16,842
Fair value of Concord resort land received	19,077
Accumulated depreciation	-295
Depreciation life	40 years
International Hotel Ventures, Inc. [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	1,850
Land, initial cost	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	0
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	0
Fair value of Concord resort land received	0
Accumulated depreciation	0
Impact Charter Elementary [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	190
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	6,563
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	190
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	6,563
Fair value of Concord resort land received	6,753
Accumulated depreciation	-13
Depreciation life	40 years
Bradford Preparatory School [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	1,559
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	1,477
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	1,559
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	1,477
Fair value of Concord resort land received	3,036
Accumulated depreciation	-8
Depreciation life	40 years
Horizon Science Academy South Chicago [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	1,544
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	6,074
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	1,544
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	6,074
Fair value of Concord resort land received	7,618
Accumulated depreciation	-42
Depreciation life	40 years
Marketplace Digital Cinema 20 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	10,849
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	0
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	10,849
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	0
Fair value of Concord resort land received	10,849
Accumulated depreciation	0
Depreciation life	40 years
Development property [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	181,798
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	0
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	181,798
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	0
Fair value of Concord resort land received	181,798
Accumulated depreciation	0
Land held for development [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	0
Land, initial cost	206,001
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	0
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	206,001
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	0
Fair value of Concord resort land received	206,001
Accumulated depreciation	0
Unsecured revolving credit facility [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	62,000
Land, initial cost	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	0
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	0
Fair value of Concord resort land received	0
Accumulated depreciation	0
Senior unsecured notes payable [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Encumbrance	1,160,000
Land, initial cost	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost	0
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition	0
Land, gross amount	0
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount	0
Fair value of Concord resort land received	0
Accumulated depreciation	$0

Schedule_III_Real_Estate_and_A2

Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation Reconciliation (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of the year	$2,804,609
Acquistion and development of rental properties during the year	514,016
Disposition of rental properties during the year	-13,632
Balance at close of year	3,304,993
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of the year	409,643
Depreciation during the year	58,983
Disposition of rental properties during the year	-2,966
Balance at close of year	$465,660