EPR Properties (EPR) 10-Q 3 Nov 16 2016 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information Document - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Nov. 02, 2016
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	EPR PROPERTIES
Entity Central Index Key	1,045,450
Trading Symbol	EPR
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		63,629,108

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Assets
Rental properties, net of accumulated depreciation of $609,103 and $534,303 at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively	$ 3,490,998	$ 3,025,199
Land held for development	22,530	23,610
Property under development	263,026	378,920
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable	440,878	423,780
Investment in a direct financing lease, net	189,152	190,880
Investment in joint ventures	6,159	6,168
Cash and cash equivalents	7,311	4,283
Restricted cash	20,463	10,578
Accounts receivable, net	81,217	59,101
Other assets	99,236	94,751
Total assets	4,620,970	4,217,270
Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	101,019	92,178
Common dividends payable	20,361	18,401
Preferred dividends payable	5,951	5,951
Unearned rents and interest	55,636	44,952
Debt	2,248,576	1,981,920
Total liabilities	2,431,543	2,143,402
Equity:
Common Shares, $.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; and 66,157,572 and 63,195,182 shares issued at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively	662	632
Preferred shares, $.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized:
Additional paid-in-capital	2,668,668	2,508,445
Treasury shares at cost: 2,529,553 and 2,371,198 common shares at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively	(107,136)	(97,328)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	4,698	5,622
Distributions in excess of net income	(377,604)	(343,642)
Total equity	2,189,427	2,073,868
Total liabilities and equity	4,620,970	4,217,270
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 ($)	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Rental properties, accumulated depreciation	$ 609,103,000	$ 534,303,000
Common Shares, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common Shares, shares authorized	100,000,000
Common Shares, shares issued	66,157,572	63,195,182
Preferred Shares, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred Shares, shares authorized	25,000,000	25,000,000
Treasury Shares, common shares	2,529,553	2,371,198
Series C Preferred Shares [Member]
Preferred Shares, shares issued	5,399,950	5,400,000
Preferred Shares, liquidation preference	$ 135,000,000	$ 135,000,000
Series E Preferred Shares [Member]
Preferred Shares, shares issued	3,450,000	3,450,000
Preferred Shares, liquidation preference	$ 86,250,000	$ 86,250,000
Series F Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred Shares, shares issued	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred Shares, liquidation preference	$ 125,000,000	$ 125,000,000

Consolidated Statements Of Inco

Consolidated Statements Of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Rental revenue	$ 102,282	$ 85,706	$ 292,115	$ 240,306
Tenant reimbursements	3,821	3,718	11,577	11,986
Other income	2,476	718	5,812	2,416
Mortgage and other financing income	17,031	18,193	52,907	54,321
Total revenue	125,610	108,335	362,411	309,029
Property operating expense	5,626	5,496	16,687	17,623
Other expense	0	221	5	533
General and administrative expense	9,091	7,482	27,309	22,920
Retirement severance expense	0	0	0	18,578
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff	14	18	905	261
Interest expense, net	24,265	20,529	70,310	59,123
Transaction costs	2,947	783	4,881	6,818
Depreciation and amortization	27,601	23,498	79,222	64,702
Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items	56,066	50,308	163,092	118,471
Equity in income from joint ventures	203	339	501	701
Gain on sale of real estate	1,615	(95)	3,885	23,829
Income before income taxes	57,884	50,552	167,478	143,001
Income tax expense	(358)	(498)	(637)	(1,418)
Income from continuing operations	57,526	50,054	166,841	141,583
Discontinued operations:
Income from discontinued operations	0	141	0	199
Net income attributable to EPR Properties	57,526	50,195	166,841	141,782
Preferred dividend requirements	(5,951)	(5,951)	(17,855)	(17,855)
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	$ 51,575	$ 44,244	$ 148,986	$ 123,927
Basic earnings per share data:
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.81	$ 0.76	$ 2.35	$ 2.15
Income from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	0	0	0	0
Net income available to common shareholders (in dollars per share)	0.81	0.76	2.35	2.15
Diluted earnings per share data:
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	0.81	0.76	2.35	2.15
Income from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	0	0	0	0
Net income available to common shareholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.81	$ 0.76	$ 2.35	$ 2.15
Shares used for computation (in thousands):
Basic (in shares)	63,627	58,083	63,296	57,468
Diluted (in shares)	63,747	58,278	63,393	57,699

Consolidated Statements Of Comp

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Net income attributable to EPR Properties	$ 57,526	$ 50,195	$ 166,841	$ 141,782
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(2,802)	(12,398)	9,340	(27,310)
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	4,015	9,518	(10,264)	20,154
Comprehensive income attributable to EPR Properties	$ 58,739	$ 47,315	$ 165,917	$ 134,626

Consolidated Statement Of Chang

Consolidated Statement Of Changes In Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	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]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Total equity	$ 2,073,868	$ 632	$ 139	$ 2,508,445	$ (97,328)	$ 5,622	$ (343,642)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2015		63,195,182	13,850,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Restricted share units issued to Trustees		15,805
Issuance of nonvested shares, net		300,752
Issuance of nonvested shares, net	(4,475)	$ (3)		(4,472)
Purchase of common shares for vesting	4,211				4,211
Amortization of nonvested shares	(7,597)			(7,597)
Share option expense	684			684
Foreign currency translation adjustment	9,340					9,340
Change in unrealized gain/loss on derivatives	(10,264)					(10,264)
Net income attributable to EPR Properties	166,841						166,841
Issuances of common shares (in shares)		2,517,788
Issuances of common shares	$ 142,617	$ 26		142,591
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities		18
Stock Redeemed or Called During Period, Shares			(50)
Stock option exercises, net (in shares)	128,027	128,027
Stock option exercises, net	$ (717)	$ (1)		(4,879)	(5,597)
Dividends to common and preferred shareholders	(200,803)						(200,803)
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2016		66,157,572	13,849,950
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Total equity	$ 2,189,427	$ 662	$ 139	$ 2,668,668	$ (107,136)	$ 4,698	$ (377,604)

Consolidated Statements Of Cash

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted	$ 148,986	$ 123,927
Operating activities:
Net income	166,841	141,782
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Income from discontinued operations	0	(199)
Gain on sale of real estate	(3,885)	(23,829)
Gain on insurance recovery	(3,837)	0
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	(664)	229
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff	905	261
Equity in income from joint ventures	501	701
Distributions from joint ventures	511	0
Depreciation and amortization	79,222	64,702
Amortization of deferred financing costs	3,522	3,425
Amortization of above market leases	138	145
Share-based compensation expense to management and trustees	8,282	6,218
Share-based compensation expense included in retirement severance expense	0	6,377
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash	(1,463)	94
Increase in mortgage notes accrued interest receivable	(188)	(5,465)
Increase in accounts receivable, net	(19,066)	(8,326)
Increase in direct financing lease receivable	(2,503)	(2,708)
Increase in other assets	(5,193)	(2,401)
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(5,260)	(2,694)
Increase (decrease) in unearned rents and interest	(1,088)	7,398
Net operating cash provided by continuing operations	215,773	184,308
Net operating cash provided by discontinued operations	0	514
Net cash provided by operating activities	215,773	184,822
Investing activities:
Acquisition of and investments in rental properties and other assets	177,362	136,029
Proceeds from sale of real estate	20,651	45,992
Investment in mortgage notes receivable	(80,786)	(62,936)
Proceeds from mortgage note receivable paydown	63,876	975
Investment in promissory notes receivable	66	0
Proceeds from sale of infrastructure related to issuance of revenue bonds	43,462	0
Proceeds from insurance recovery	3,036	0
Proceeds from Sale of Lease Receivables	825	4,741
Additions to properties under development	(288,887)	(324,859)
Net cash used by investing activities	(415,251)	(472,116)
Financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt facilities	854,360	803,914
Principal payments on long-term debt	(587,109)	(413,069)
Deferred financing fees paid	(3,047)	(6,952)
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff (cash portion)	(482)	0
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares	142,452	99,760
Impact of stock option exercises, net	(717)	(3,192)
Purchase of common shares for treasury	(4,211)	(8,222)
Dividends paid to shareholders	(198,678)	(172,926)
Net cash provided by financing activities	202,568	299,313
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(62)	(741)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	3,028	11,278
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	4,283	3,336
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	7,311	14,614
Supplemental schedule of non-cash activity:
Transfer of property under development to rental property	364,234	307,004
Transfer of land held for development to property under development	0	167,600
Issuance of nonvested shares and restricted share units at fair value, including nonvested shares issued for payment of bonuses	19,626	14,285
Conversion of mortgage note receivable to rental property	0	120,051
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for interest	83,307	76,435
Cash paid during the period for income taxes	1,380	1,286
Interest cost capitalized	7,983	14,265
Increase in accrued capital expenditures	$ 5,621	$ 13,293

Organization

Organization	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
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 Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recently Issued Accounting Standards Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet and revenues and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. In addition, operating results for the nine month period ended September 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2016. The Company consolidates certain entities when it is deemed to be the primary beneficiary in a variable interest entity (VIE) in which it has a controlling financial interest in accordance with the consolidation guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC). The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2015 has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 25, 2016. Operating Segments For financial reporting purposes, the Company groups its investments into four reportable operating segments: Entertainment, Education, Recreation and Other. See Note 14 for financial information related to these operating segments. Rental Properties Rental properties are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Costs incurred for the acquisition and development of the properties are capitalized. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which generally are estimated to be 30 to 40 years for buildings and 3 to 25 years for furniture, fixtures and equipment. Tenant improvements, including allowances, are depreciated over the shorter of the base term of the lease or the estimated useful life. Expenditures for ordinary maintenance and repairs are charged to operations in the period incurred. Significant renovations and improvements that improve or extend the useful life of the asset are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful life. Management reviews a property for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of a property may not be recoverable. The review of recoverability is based on an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from its use and eventual disposition. If impairment exists due to the inability to recover the carrying value of the property, an impairment loss is recorded to the extent that the carrying value of the property exceeds its estimated fair value. The Company evaluates the held-for-sale classification of its real estate as of the end of each quarter. Assets that are classified as held for sale are recorded at the lower of their carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. Assets are generally classified as held for sale once management has initiated an active program to market them for sale and has received a firm purchase commitment that is expected to close within one year. 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. Deferred Financing Costs Deferred financing costs are amortized over the terms of the related debt obligations or mortgage note receivable as applicable. The Company early adopted the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issue Costs , during 2015 and applied the guidance retrospectively. Deferred financing costs of $18.9 million and $18.3 million as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, are shown as a reduction of debt. The deferred financing costs related to our unsecured revolving credit facility are included in other assets. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts The Company makes estimates of the collectability of its accounts receivable related to base rents, tenant escalations (straight-line rents), reimbursements and other income. The Company specifically analyzes trends in accounts receivable, historical bad debts, customer creditworthiness, current economic trends and changes in customer payment terms when evaluating the adequacy of its allowance for doubtful accounts. When evaluating customer creditworthiness, management reviews the periodic financial statements for significant tenants and specifically evaluates the strength and material changes in net operating income, coverage ratios, leverage and other factors to assess the tenant's credit quality. In addition, when customers are in bankruptcy, the Company makes estimates of the expected recovery through bankruptcy claims and increases the allowance for amounts deemed uncollectible. These estimates have a direct impact on the Company's net income. Revenue Recognition Rents that are fixed and determinable are recognized on a straight-line basis over the minimum term 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 $2.7 million and $1.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Mortgage and other financing income included participating interest income of $0.9 million and $1.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 , mortgage and other financing income included a $3.6 million prepayment fee related to a mortgage note that was paid fully in advance of its maturity date. Direct financing lease income is recognized on the effective interest method to produce a level yield on funds not yet recovered. Estimated unguaranteed residual values at the date of lease inception represent management's initial estimates of fair value of the leased assets at the expiration of the lease, not to exceed original cost. Significant assumptions used in estimating residual values include estimated net cash flows over the remaining lease term and expected future real estate values. The Company evaluates on an annual basis (or more frequently, if necessary) the collectability of its direct financing lease receivable and unguaranteed residual value to determine whether they are impaired. A direct financing lease receivable is considered to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the existing contractual terms. When a direct financing lease receivable is considered to be impaired, the amount of loss is calculated by comparing the recorded investment to the value determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at the direct financing lease receivable's effective interest rate or to the fair value of the underlying collateral, less costs to sell, if such receivable is collateralized. Mortgage Notes and Other Notes Receivable Mortgage notes and other notes receivable, including related accrued interest receivable, consist of loans originated by the Company and the related accrued and unpaid interest income as of the balance sheet date. Mortgage notes and other notes receivable are initially recorded at the amount advanced to the borrower and the Company defers certain loan origination and commitment fees, net of certain origination costs, and amortizes them over the term of the related loan. Interest income on performing loans is accrued as earned. The Company evaluates the collectability of both interest and principal of each of its loans to determine whether it is impaired. A loan is considered to be impaired when, based on current information and events, the Company determines that it is probable that it will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the existing contractual terms. An insignificant delay or shortfall in amounts of payments does not necessarily result in the loan being identified as impaired. When a loan is considered to be impaired, the amount of loss, if any, is calculated by comparing the recorded investment to the value determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at the loan’s effective interest rate or to the fair value of the Company’s interest in the underlying collateral, less costs to sell, if the loan is collateral dependent. For impaired loans, interest income is recognized on a cash basis, unless the Company determines based on the loan to estimated fair value ratio the loan should be on the cost recovery method, and any cash payments received would then be reflected as a reduction of principal. Interest income recognition is recommenced if and when the impaired loan becomes contractually current and performance is demonstrated to be resumed. Concentrations of Risk American Multi-Cinema, Inc. (AMC) is the lessee of a substantial portion ( 24% ) of the megaplex theatre rental properties held by the Company at September 30, 2016 primarily 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 $65.3 million or 18% and $64.3 million or 21% , for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively) results 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 at www.sec.gov. 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 and share-based compensation to non-employee Trustees of the Company is granted pursuant to the Company's Trustee compensation program. Prior to May 12, 2016, share-based compensation granted to employees and non-employee Trustees were issued under the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan. The 2016 Equity Incentive Plan was approved by shareholders at the May 11, 2016 annual shareholder meeting and this plan replaces the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan. Accordingly, all share-based compensation granted on or after May 12, 2016 has been issued under the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan. Share-based compensation expense consists of share option expense and amortization of nonvested share grants issued to employees, and amortization of share units issued to non-employee Trustees for payment of their annual retainers. Share-based compensation included in general and administrative expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of income totaled $8.3 million and $6.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Share-based compensation included in retirement severance expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of income totaled $6.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and related to the retirement of the Company's former President and Chief Executive Officer. 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. Expense recognized related to share options and included in general and administrative expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of income was $684 thousand and $830 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Expense recognized related to share options and included in retirement severance expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of income was $1.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and related to the retirement of the Company's former President and Chief Executive Officer. 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 or four years). Expense recognized related to nonvested shares and included in general and administrative expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of income was $6.8 million and $4.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Expense related to nonvested shares and included in retirement severance expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of income was $5.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and related to the retirement of the Company's former President and Chief Executive Officer. Restricted Share Units Issued to Non-Employee Trustees The Company issues restricted share units to non-employee Trustees for payment of their annual retainers under the Company's Trustee compensation program. The fair value of the share units granted was based on the share price at the date of grant. The share units vest upon the earlier of the day preceding the next annual meeting of shareholders or a change of control. The settlement date for the shares is selected by the non-employee Trustee, and ranges from one year from the grant date to upon termination of service. This expense is amortized by the Company on a straight-line basis over the year of service by the non-employee Trustees. Total expense recognized related to shares issued to non-employee Trustees was $813 thousand and $784 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Derivative Instruments The Company has acquired certain derivative instruments to reduce exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and variable interest rates. The Company has established policies and procedures for risk assessment and the approval, reporting and monitoring of derivative financial instrument activities. These derivatives consist of foreign currency forward contracts, cross-currency swaps and interest rate swaps. The Company records all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether the Company has elected to designate a derivative in a hedging relationship and apply hedge accounting and whether the hedging relationship has satisfied the criteria necessary to apply hedge accounting. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. Derivatives may also be designated as hedges of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation. Hedge accounting generally provides for the matching of the timing of gain or loss recognition on the hedging instrument with the recognition of the changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk in a fair value hedge or the earnings effect of the hedged forecasted transactions in a cash flow hedge. The Company may enter into derivative contracts that are intended to economically hedge certain of its risk, even though hedge accounting does not apply or the Company elects not to apply hedge accounting. The Company's policy is to measure the credit risk of its derivative financial instruments that are subject to master netting agreements on a net basis by counterparty portfolio. Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers , which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The ASU will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. The ASU does not apply to revenue recognition for lease contracts. In April 2015, the FASB voted for a one-year deferral of the effective date of the new revenue recognition standard which was approved in July 2015. The new standard will become effective for the Company beginning with the first quarter 2018. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2014-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. The Company has not yet selected a transition method nor has it determined the effect of the standard on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, which amends existing accounting standards for lease accounting and is intended to improve financial reporting about lease transactions. The ASU will require lessees to recognize on the balance sheet the assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by those leases. Lessor accounting will remain largely unchanged from current GAAP. The ASU is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that ASU 2016-02 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which amends ASC Topic 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation. The objective of this amendment is part of the FASB's Simplification Initiative as it applies to several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification of cash flows. The effective date of the amendment is for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently reviewing the ASU to assess the potential impact on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures but does not expect the adoption will have a material impact. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which amends ASC Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses. The standard changes the methodology for measuring credit losses on financial instruments and timing of when such losses are recorded. ASU 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments, which amends ASC Topic 230, Statement of Cash Flows. The standard clarifies the treatment of several cash flow issues with the objective of reducing diversity in practice. ASU 2016-15 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is currently reviewing the ASU to assess the potential impact on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures but does not anticipate that this ASU will have a material impact.

Rental Properties

Rental Properties	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Real Estate [Abstract]
Rental Properties	Rental Properties The following table summarizes the carrying amounts of rental properties as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (in thousands): September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Buildings and improvements $ 3,156,812 $ 2,837,611 Furniture, fixtures & equipment 40,177 34,423 Land 903,112 687,468 4,100,101 3,559,502 Accumulated depreciation (609,103 ) (534,303 ) Total $ 3,490,998 $ 3,025,199 Depreciation expense on rental properties was $76.3 million and $62.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively.

Investments and Dispositions

Investments and Dispositions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Investments [Abstract]
Investments	Investments and Dispositions The Company's investment spending during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 totaled $526.9 million , and included investments in each of its four operating segments. Entertainment investment spending during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 totaled $198.3 million , including spending on build-to-suit development and redevelopment of megaplex theatres, entertainment retail centers and family entertainment centers, as well as $126.0 million in acquisitions of seven megaplex theatres and a family entertainment center. Education investment spending during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 totaled $187.3 million , including spending on build-to-suit development and redevelopment of public charter schools, early education centers and private schools, as well as $8.4 million in acquisitions of two early education centers and a private school. Recreation investment spending during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 totaled $140.0 million , including spending on build-to-suit development of golf entertainment complexes and waterparks, redevelopment of metro ski parks and a $21.0 million mortgage note secured by a metro ski park. Other investment spending during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 totaled $1.3 million , and was related to the Adelaar casino and resort project in Sullivan County, New York. On January 5, 2016, the Company received prepayment on one mortgage note receivable of $19.3 million that was secured by a public charter school located in Washington D.C. In connection with the full payoff of this note, the Company received a prepayment fee of $3.6 million , which is included in mortgage and other financing income. Additionally, $80 thousand of prepaid mortgage fees were expensed and are included in costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff. On February 26, 2016, the Company completed the sale of a land parcel at Adelaar for net proceeds of $1.5 million and no gain or loss was recognized. On April 6, 2016, pursuant to a tenant purchase option, the Company completed the sale of a public charter school located in Colorado for net proceeds of $11.2 million . In connection with this sale, the Company recognized a gain on sale of $2.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. On April 22, 2016, the Company received prepayment in full on one mortgage note receivable of $44.3 million that was secured by an entertainment retail center located in North Carolina. In conjunction with this payoff, the Company wrote off $335 thousand of prepaid mortgage fees to costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff. On August 18, 2016, pursuant to a tenant purchase option, the Company completed the sale of a public charter school located in Colorado for net proceeds of $5.4 million . In connection with this sale, the Company recognized a gain on sale of $549 thousand during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. On September 30, 2016, the Company completed the sale of a land parcel located in Texas for net proceeds of $2.1 million . In connection with this sale, the Company recognized a gain on sale of $1.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Accounts Receivable, Net

Accounts Receivable, Net	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, Net	Accounts Receivable, Net The following table summarizes the carrying amounts of accounts receivable, net as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (in thousands): September 30, December 31, Receivable from tenants $ 5,908 $ 9,999 Receivable from non-tenants 122 353 Receivable from insurance proceeds 4,495 — Receivable from Sullivan County Infrastructure Revenue Bonds 9,700 — Straight-line rent receivable 61,784 52,336 Allowance for doubtful accounts (792 ) (3,587 ) Total $ 81,217 $ 59,101

Investments In Direct Financing

Investments In Direct Financing Lease	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases [Abstract]
Investments in a Direct Financing Lease	Investment in a Direct Financing Lease The Company’s investment in a direct financing lease relates to the Company’s master lease of 20 public charter school properties as of September 30, 2016 and 21 public charter school properties as of December 31, 2015 , 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 September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (in thousands): September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Total minimum lease payments receivable $ 416,369 $ 439,646 Estimated unguaranteed residual value of leased assets 159,303 162,669 Less deferred income (1) (386,520 ) (411,435 ) Investment in a direct financing lease, net $ 189,152 $ 190,880 (1) Deferred income is net of $1.3 million and $1.4 million of initial direct costs at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively. Additionally, the Company determined that no allowance for losses was necessary at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 . On April 13, 2016, the Company completed the sale of one public charter school property in Georgia with a net carrying value of $4.0 million , which was previously leased to Imagine under the master lease. There was no gain or loss recognized on this sale. The Company’s direct financing lease has expiration dates ranging from approximately 16 to 19 years. Future minimum rentals receivable on this direct financing lease at September 30, 2016 are as follows (in thousands): Amount Year: 2016 $ 4,893 2017 19,947 2018 20,546 2019 21,162 2020 21,797 Thereafter 328,024 Total $ 416,369

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	Debt and Capital Markets On January 21, 2016, the Company issued 2,250,000 common shares in a registered public offering for a total net proceeds, after the underwriting discount and offering expenses, of approximately $125.0 million . The net proceeds from the public offering were used to pay down the Company's unsecured revolving credit facility. On February 18, 2016, the Company prepaid in full a mortgage note payable of $4.6 million that was secured by one theatre property. In connection with this note payoff, the Company paid $472 thousand in additional costs included in costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff. On April 21, 2016, the Company paid in full an unsecured note payable of $1.9 million . On May 2, 2016, the Company prepaid in full two mortgage notes payable totaling $24.5 million , which were secured by two theatre properties. On August 8, 2016, the Company prepaid in full three mortgage notes payable totaling $16.4 million , which were secured by three theatre properties. On August 22, 2016, the Company issued $340.0 million of senior unsecured notes in a private placement transaction. The notes were issued in two tranches with $148.0 million bearing interest at 4.35% and due August 22, 2024, and $192.0 million bearing interest at 4.56% and due August 22, 2026. The notes are guaranteed by the Company's subsidiaries that guarantee the Company's unsecured credit facilities and existing senior unsecured notes. On September 1, 2016, the Company prepaid in full four mortgage notes payable totaling $21.7 million , which were secured by four theatre properties. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016 , the Company issued an aggregate of 258,263 common shares under the direct share purchase component of its Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Share Purchase Plan (DSPP) for total net proceeds of $16.9 million . These proceeds were used to pay down a portion of the Company's unsecured revolving credit facility.

Variable Interest Entities

Variable Interest Entities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
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 September 30, 2016 , the Company had invested approximately $5.6 million in one real estate project which is a VIE. This entity does not have any other significant assets or liabilities at September 30, 2016 and was established to facilitate the development of a theatre project. Unconsolidated VIE At September 30, 2016 , the Company’s recorded investment in SVVI, a VIE that is unconsolidated, was $165.6 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 $165.6 million . While this entity is a VIE, the Company has determined that the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance is not held by the Company.

Derivative Instruments

Derivative Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
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 $7.0 million and $5.7 million recorded in “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities” and derivative assets of $33.2 million and $42.2 million recorded in “Other assets” in the consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively. Had the Company elected to offset derivatives in the consolidated balance sheet, the Company would have had a net derivative asset of $26.2 million and $36.5 million (with no derivative liability) at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively. The Company had not posted or received collateral with its derivative counterparties as of September 30, 2016 or December 31, 2015 . See Note 10 for disclosures relating to the fair value of the derivative instruments as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 . Risk Management Objective of Using Derivatives The Company is exposed to certain risk arising from both its business operations and economic conditions including the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates on its LIBOR based borrowings. The Company manages 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. As of September 30, 2016, the Company had three interest rate swap agreements to fix the interest rate on $240.0 million of the unsecured term loan facility at 3.78% from January 5, 2016 to July 5, 2017. Additionally as of September 30, 2016, the Company had two interest rate swap agreements to fix the interest rate at 2.94% on an additional $60.0 million of the unsecured term loan facility from September 8, 2015 to July 5, 2017 and on $300.0 million of the unsecured term loan facility from July 6, 2017 to April 5, 2019. 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 nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , 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 nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 . 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 September 30, 2016 , the Company estimates t hat during the twelve months ending September 30, 2017, $4.1 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, USD, on its four Canadian properties. The Company uses cross currency swaps and foreign currency forwards to mitigate its exposure to fluctuations in the USD-CAD exchange rate on its Canadian properties. These foreign currency derivatives should hedge a significant portion of the Company's expected CAD denominated cash flow of the Canadian properties as their impact on the Company's cash flow when settled should move in the opposite direction of the exchange rates used to translate revenues and expenses of these properties. As of September 30, 2016 , the Company had a USD-CAD cross-currency swaps with a fixed original notional value of $100.0 million CAD and $98.1 million USD. The net effect of these swaps is to lock in an exchange rate of $1.05 CAD per USD 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 was recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 . As of September 30, 2016 , the Company estimates t hat during the twelve months ending September 30, 2017, $2.6 million of gains will be reclassified from AOCI to other income. Net Investment Hedges As discussed above, the Company is exposed to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates on its four Canadian properties. As such, the Company uses currency forward agreements to hedge its exposure to changes in foreign exchange rates. Currency forward agreements involve fixing the USD-CAD exchange rate for delivery of a specified amount of foreign currency on a specified date. The currency forward agreements are typically cash settled in USD for their fair value at or close to their settlement date. In order to hedge the net investment in four of the Canadian properties, on June 13, 2013 the Company entered into a forward contract with a fixed notional value of $100.0 million CAD and $94.3 million USD with a July 2018 settlement. The exchange rate of this forward contract is approximately $1.06 CAD per USD. 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 USD with a July 2018 settlement date. The exchange rate of this forward contract is approximately $1.13 CAD per USD. 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. 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 was recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 . 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 three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 . Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity and Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 (Dollars in thousands) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, Description 2016 2015 2016 2015 Interest Rate Swaps Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion) $ 1,327 $ (3,097 ) $ (5,299 ) $ (4,884 ) Amount of Expense Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) (1) (1,317 ) (490 ) (3,970 ) (1,375 ) Cross Currency Swaps Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion) 279 2,068 (1,159 ) 4,622 Amount of Income Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) (2) 643 662 1,957 1,691 Currency Forward Agreements Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion) 1,735 10,719 (5,819 ) 20,732 Amount of Income Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) — — — — Total Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion) $ 3,341 $ 9,690 $ (12,277 ) $ 20,470 Amount of Income (Expense) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) (674 ) 172 (2,013 ) 316 (1) Included in "Interest expense, net" in the accompanying consolidated statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 . (2) Included in "Other income" in the accompanying consolidated statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 . 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 September 30, 2016 , the fair value of the Company’s derivatives in a liability position related to these agreements was $7.0 million . If the Company breached any of the contractual provisions of these derivative contracts, it would be required to settle its obligations under the agreements at their termination value, after considering the right of offset, of $704 thousand .

Fair Value Disclosures

Fair Value Disclosures	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures	Fair Value Disclosures The Company has certain financial instruments that are required to be measured under the FASB’s Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures guidance. The Company currently does not have any non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. As a basis for considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, the FASB’s Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market participant assumptions based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs that are classified within Levels 1 and 2 of the hierarchy) and the reporting entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions (unobservable inputs classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy). Level 1 inputs use quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access. Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, which are typically based on an entity’s own assumptions, as there is little, if any, related market activity. In instances where the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the entire fair value measurement falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset or liability. Derivative Financial Instruments The Company uses interest rate swaps, foreign currency forwards and cross-currency swaps to manage its interest rate and foreign currency risk. The valuation of these instruments is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves, foreign exchange rates, and implied volatilities. The fair values of interest rate swaps are determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash receipts and the discounted expected variable cash payments. The variable cash payments are based on an expectation of future interest rates (forward curves) derived from observable market interest rate curves. The Company incorporates credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both its own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements. In adjusting the fair value of its derivative contracts for the effect of nonperformance risk, the Company has considered the impact of netting and any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral postings, thresholds, mutual puts, and guarantees. In conjunction with the FASB's fair value measurement guidance, the Company made an accounting policy election to measure the credit risk of its derivative financial instruments that are subject to master netting agreements on a net basis by counterparty portfolio. Although the Company 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 September 30, 2016 , the Company assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of its derivative positions and determined that the credit valuation adjustments are not significant to the overall valuation of its derivatives and therefore, classified its derivatives as Level 2 within the fair value reporting hierarchy. The table below presents the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 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 September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (Dollars in thousands) Description Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level I) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets (Liabilities) Balance at end of period September 30, 2016 Cross-Currency Swaps* $ — $ 4,459 $ — $ 4,459 Currency Forward Agreements* $ — $ 28,767 $ — $ 28,767 Interest Rate Swap Agreements** $ — $ (7,001 ) $ — $ (7,001 ) December 31, 2015: Cross-Currency Swaps* $ — $ 7,575 $ — $ 7,575 Currency Forward Agreements* $ — $ 34,587 $ — $ 34,587 Interest Rate Swap Agreements** $ — $ (5,674 ) $ — $ (5,674 ) *Included in "Other assets" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. **Included in "Accounts payable and accrued liabilities" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. Non-recurring fair value measurements There were no assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015. Fair Value of Financial Instruments Management compares the carrying value to the estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments. The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 : 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 September 30, 2016 , the Company had a carrying value of $440.9 million in fixed rate mortgage notes receivable outstanding, including related accrued interest, with a weighted average interest rate of approximately 9.37% . 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 8.00% to 11.31% , management estimates the fair value of the fixed rate mortgage notes receivable to be approximately $434.5 million with an estimated weighted average market rate of 10.04% at September 30, 2016 . At December 31, 2015 , the Company had a carrying value of $423.8 million in fixed rate mortgage notes receivable outstanding, including related accrued interest, with a weighted average interest rate of approximately 9.36% . 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 8.50% to 11.31% , management estimates the fair value of the fixed rate mortgage notes receivable to be $415.7 million with an estimated weighted average market rate of 10.05% at December 31, 2015 . Investment in a direct financing lease, net: The fair value of the Company’s investment in a direct financing lease is estimated by discounting the future cash flows of the instrument using current market rates. At September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , the Company had an investment in a direct financing lease with a carrying value of $189.2 million and $190.9 million , respectively, and a weighted average effective interest rate of 12.00% for both periods. The investment in a 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 approximated the fair market value at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 . Derivative instruments: Derivative instruments are carried at their fair market value. Debt instruments: The fair value of the Company's debt is estimated by discounting the future cash flows of each instrument using current market rates. At September 30, 2016 , the Company had a carrying value of $575.0 million in variable rate debt outstanding with a weighted average interest rate of approximately 2.69% . The carrying value of the variable rate debt outstanding approximated the fair market value at September 30, 2016 . At December 31, 2015 , the Company had a carrying value of $571.0 million in variable rate debt outstanding with an average weighted interest rate of approximately 1.65% . The carrying value of the variable rate debt outstanding approximated the fair market value at December 31, 2015 . At September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , $300.0 million of variable rate debt outstanding under the Company's unsecured term loan facility had been effectively converted to a fixed rate through April 5, 2019 by interest rate swap agreements. At September 30, 2016 , the Company had a carrying value of $1.69 billion in fixed rate long-term debt outstanding with a weighted average interest rate of approximately 5.40% . Discounting the future cash flows for fixed rate debt using rates of 2.97% to 4.56% , management estimates the fair value of the fixed rate debt to be approximately $1.80 billion with an estimated weighted average market rate of 3.76% at September 30, 2016 . At December 31, 2015 , the Company had a carrying value of $1.43 billion in fixed rate long-term debt outstanding with an average weighted interest rate of approximately 5.66% . Discounting the future cash flows for fixed rate debt using rates of 3.33% to 4.94% , management estimates the fair value of the fixed rate debt to be approximately $1.55 billion with an estimated weighted average market rate of 4.28% at December 31, 2015 .

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share The following table summarizes the Company’s computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 (amounts in thousands except per share information): Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Income (numerator) Shares (denominator) Per Share Amount Income Shares Per Share Basic EPS: Income from continuing operations $ 57,526 $ 166,841 Less: preferred dividend requirements (5,951 ) (17,855 ) Net income available to common shareholders $ 51,575 63,627 $ 0.81 $ 148,986 63,296 $ 2.35 Diluted EPS: Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders $ 51,575 63,627 $ 148,986 63,296 Effect of dilutive securities: Share options — 120 — 97 Net income available to common shareholders $ 51,575 63,747 $ 0.81 $ 148,986 63,393 $ 2.35 Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 Income Shares Per Share Income Shares Per Share Basic EPS: Income from continuing operations $ 50,054 $ 141,583 Less: preferred dividend requirements (5,951 ) (17,855 ) Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders $ 44,103 58,083 $ 0.76 $ 123,728 57,468 $ 2.15 Income from discontinued operations available to common shareholders $ 141 58,083 $ — $ 199 57,468 $ — Net income available to common shareholders $ 44,244 58,083 $ 0.76 $ 123,927 57,468 $ 2.15 Diluted EPS: Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders $ 44,103 58,083 $ 123,728 57,468 Effect of dilutive securities: Share options — 195 — 231 Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders $ 44,103 58,278 $ 0.76 $ 123,728 57,699 $ 2.15 Income from discontinued operations available to common shareholders $ 141 58,278 $ — $ 199 57,699 $ — Net income available to common shareholders $ 44,244 58,278 $ 0.76 $ 123,927 57,699 $ 2.15 The additional 2.0 million common shares that would result from the conversion of the Company’s 5.75% Series C cumulative convertible preferred shares and the additional 1.6 million common shares that would result from the conversion of the Company’s 9.0% Series E cumulative convertible preferred shares and the corresponding add-back of the preferred dividends declared on those shares are not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 because the effect is anti-dilutive. The dilutive effect of potential common shares from the exercise of share options is included in diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 . For the three months ended September 30, 2015, options to purchase 323 thousand shares of common shares per share prices ranging from $46.86 to $65.50 , were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the options were anti-dilutive. For the three months ended September 30, 2016, there were no anti-dilutive options. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , options to purchase 84 thousand and 315 thousand shares of common shares, respectively, at a per share price of $61.79 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and per share prices ranging from $51.64 to $65.50 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the options were anti-dilutive.

Equity Incentive Plans

Equity Incentive Plans	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Equity Incentive Plans	Equity Incentive Plan All grants of common shares and options to purchase common shares were issued under the Company's 2007 Equity Incentive Plan prior to May 12, 2016 and under the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan on and after May 12, 2016. Under the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan, an aggregate of 1,950,000 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 September 30, 2016 , there were 1,950,000 shares available for grant under the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan. Share Options Share options granted under the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan and the 2016 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. 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 options Option price per share Weighted avg. exercise price Outstanding at December 31, 2015 516,305 $ 19.02 — $ 65.50 $ 48.42 Exercised (128,027 ) 19.41 — 65.50 38.13 Outstanding at September 30, 2016 388,278 $ 19.02 — $ 65.50 $ 51.81 There were no options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 . The weighted average fair value of options granted was $16.35 during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 . The intrinsic value of stock options exercised was $3.4 million and $6.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Additionally, the Company repurchased 86,337 shares into treasury shares in conjunction with the stock options exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 with a total value of $5.6 million . At September 30, 2016 , stock-option expense to be recognized in future periods was $1.2 million . The expense related to share options included in the determination of net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was $0.7 million and $2.2 million (including $1.4 million included in retirement severance expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of income), respectively. The following assumptions were used in applying the Black-Scholes option pricing model at the grant dates for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 : risk-free interest rate of 1.9% , dividend yield of 5.9% , volatility factors in the expected market price of the Company’s common shares of 48.0% , 0.78% expected forfeiture rate and an expected life of approximately six years. The Company uses historical data to estimate the expected life of the option and the risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. Additionally, expected volatility is computed based on the average historical volatility of the Company’s publicly traded shares. The following table summarizes outstanding options at September 30, 2016 : Exercise price range Options outstanding Weighted avg. life remaining Weighted avg. exercise price Aggregate intrinsic value (in thousands) $ 19.02 - 19.99 11,097 2.6 20.00 - 29.99 — — 30.00 - 39.99 1,428 3.3 40.00 - 49.99 160,251 4.5 50.00 - 59.99 100,820 6.9 60.00 - 65.50 114,682 6.4 388,278 5.7 $ 51.81 $ 10,457 The following table summarizes exercisable options at September 30, 2016 : Exercise price range Options outstanding Weighted avg. life remaining Weighted avg. exercise price Aggregate intrinsic value (in thousands) $ 19.02 - 19.99 11,097 2.6 20.00 - 29.99 — — 30.00 - 39.99 1,428 3.3 40.00 - 49.99 145,971 4.3 50.00 - 59.99 48,679 6.6 60.00 - 65.50 48,697 3.8 255,872 4.6 $ 49.48 $ 7,486 Nonvested Shares A summary of the Company’s nonvested share activity and related information is as follows: Number of shares Weighted avg. grant date fair value Weighted avg. life remaining Outstanding at December 31, 2015 390,441 $ 54.84 Granted 300,752 61.53 Vested (156,876 ) 52.74 Forfeited — — Outstanding at September 30, 2016 534,317 $ 59.22 1.27 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 $9.2 million and $17.1 million (including $6.7 million in retirement severance expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of income) for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. At September 30, 2016 , unamortized share-based compensation expense related to nonvested shares was $18.6 million . Restricted Share Units A summary of the Company’s restricted share unit activity and related information is as follows: Number of shares Weighted avg. grant date fair value Weighted avg. life remaining Outstanding at December 31, 2015 18,036 $ 57.57 Granted 15,805 70.93 Vested (18,036 ) 57.57 Outstanding at September 30, 2016 15,805 $ 70.93 0.61 The holders of restricted share units receive dividend equivalents from the date of grant. The share units vest upon the earlier of the day preceding the next annual meeting of shareholders or a change of control. The settlement date for the shares is selected by the non-employee Trustee, and ranges from one year from the grant date to upon termination of service. At September 30, 2016 , unamortized share-based compensation expense related to restricted share units was $654 thousand .

Other Commitments And Contingen

Other Commitments And Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Commitments And Contingencies	Other Commitments and Contingencies As of September 30, 2016 , the Company had an aggregate of approximately $284.4 million of commitments to fund development projects including 20 entertainment development projects for which it had commitments to fund approximately $91.7 million , 17 education development projects for which it had commitments to fund approximately $125.9 million , and six recreation development projects for which it had commitments to fund approximately $66.8 million . Development costs are advanced by the Company in periodic draws. If the Company determines that construction is not being completed in accordance with the terms of the development agreement, it can discontinue funding construction draws. The Company has agreed to lease the properties to the operators at pre-determined rates upon completion of construction. Additionally as of September 30, 2016 , the Company had a commitment to fund approximately $120.0 million over the next three years, of which none has been funded, to complete an indoor waterpark hotel and adventure park at the Adelaar casino and resort project in Sullivan County, New York. The Company is also responsible for the construction of the casino and resort project common infrastructure. In June 2016, the Sullivan County Infrastructure Local Development Corporation issued $110.0 million of Series 2016 Revenue Bonds which is expected to fund a substantial portion of such construction costs. The Company received an initial reimbursement of $43.4 million of construction costs and expects to receive an additional $44.9 million of reimbursements over the balance of the construction period. Construction of infrastructure improvements is expected to be completed in 2017. 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 September 30, 2016 , the Company had five mortgage notes receivable with commitments totaling approximately $16.7 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 $24.9 million related to two theatres in Louisiana for which the Company earns a fee at annual rates of 2.88% to 4.00% over the 30-year terms of the related bonds. The Company recorded $10.6 million as a deferred asset included in other assets and $10.6 million included in other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2016 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. In connection with construction of its development projects and related infrastructure, certain public agencies require posting of surety bonds to guarantee that the Company's obligations are satisfied. These bonds expire upon the completion of the improvements or infrastructure. As of September 30, 2016 , the Company had three surety bonds outstanding totaling $21.7 million . Prior proposed casino and resort developers Concord Associates, L.P., Concord Resort, LLC and Concord Kiamesha LLC, which are affiliates of Louis Cappelli and from whom the Company acquired the Adelaar resort property (the Cappelli Group), commenced litigation against the Company beginning in 2011 regarding matters relating to the acquisition of that property and our relationship with the Empire Resorts, Inc. This litigation involves three separate cases filed in state and federal court. The first case was filed on June 7, 2011 by the Cappelli Group in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Sullivan, against two subsidiaries of the Company. The Company obtained a summary judgment on June 30, 2014 in this case which was affirmed on appeal on March 18, 2016. As a result, this case is now closed. The second case was filed on October 20, 2011 by the Cappelli Group against the Company and two of its affiliates in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Westchester (Westchester Action), 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 moved to dismiss the Amended Complaint in Westchester County based on the Sullivan County Supreme Court’s June 30, 2014 decision (which has now been affirmed). On January 26, 2016, the Westchester County Supreme Court denied the Company's motion to dismiss but ordered the Cappelli Group to amend its pleading and remove all claims and allegations previously determined by the Sullivan County case (discussed above). On February 18, 2016, the Cappelli Group revised their amended complaint, which the Company believes remains deficient. On March 23, 2016, the Company filed with the Westchester County Supreme Court a motion to dismiss the Cappelli Group’s revised amended complaint. The motion is currently pending. The third case was filed with the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York 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., and Kien Huat Realty III Limited and Genting New York LLC. The defendants obtained a dismissal of the case on September 18, 2013 which was affirmed on appeal. As a result, the case is now closed. The Company has not determined that losses related to the remaining Westchester Action are probable. In light of 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 the outcome of the claims and related litigation. See Note 16 (Subsequent Events) for a discussion of commitments incurred subsequent to quarter-end.

Segment Information

Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information The Company groups investments into four reportable operating segments: Entertainment, Education, Recreation and Other. The financial information summarized below is presented by reportable operating segment: Balance Sheet Data: As of September 30, 2016 Entertainment Education Recreation Other Corporate/Unallocated Consolidated Total Assets $ 2,125,337 $ 1,180,344 $ 1,073,502 $ 191,512 $ 50,275 $ 4,620,970 As of December 31, 2015 Entertainment Education Recreation Other Corporate/Unallocated Consolidated Total Assets $ 2,006,926 $ 1,013,930 $ 935,266 $ 203,757 $ 57,391 $ 4,217,270 Operating Data: Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Entertainment Education Recreation Other Corporate/Unallocated Consolidated Rental revenue $ 64,134 $ 19,900 $ 15,958 $ 2,290 $ — $ 102,282 Tenant reimbursements 3,816 5 — — — 3,821 Other income 8 — 1,825 — 643 2,476 Mortgage and other financing income 1,294 7,319 8,384 34 — 17,031 Total revenue 69,252 27,224 26,167 2,324 643 125,610 Property operating expense 5,228 — — 233 165 5,626 Total investment expenses 5,228 — — 233 165 5,626 Net operating income - before unallocated items 64,024 27,224 26,167 2,091 478 119,984 Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Income: General and administrative expense (9,091 ) Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff (14 ) Interest expense, net (24,265 ) Transaction costs (2,947 ) Depreciation and amortization (27,601 ) Equity in income from joint ventures 203 Gain on sale of real estate 1,615 Income tax expense (358 ) Net income attributable to EPR Properties 57,526 Preferred dividend requirements (5,951 ) Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties $ 51,575 Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 Entertainment Education Recreation Other Corporate/Unallocated Consolidated Rental revenue $ 59,637 $ 13,990 $ 12,079 $ — $ — $ 85,706 Tenant reimbursements 3,718 — — — — 3,718 Other income 1 — — 55 662 718 Mortgage and other financing income 1,782 7,479 8,835 97 — 18,193 Total revenue 65,138 21,469 20,914 152 662 108,335 Property operating expense 5,413 — — 83 — 5,496 Other expense — — — 221 — 221 Total investment expenses 5,413 — — 304 — 5,717 Net operating income - before unallocated items 59,725 21,469 20,914 (152 ) 662 102,618 Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Income: General and administrative expense (7,482 ) Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff (18 ) Interest expense, net (20,529 ) Transaction costs (783 ) Depreciation and amortization (23,498 ) Equity in income from joint ventures 339 Loss on sale of real estate (95 ) Income tax expense (498 ) Discontinued operations: Income from discontinued operations 141 Net income attributable to EPR Properties 50,195 Preferred dividend requirements (5,951 ) Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties $ 44,244 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Entertainment Education Recreation Other Corporate/Unallocated Consolidated Rental revenue $ 185,530 $ 54,797 $ 45,443 $ 6,345 $ — $ 292,115 Tenant reimbursements 11,570 7 — — — 11,577 Other income 222 — 3,635 — 1,955 5,812 Mortgage and other financing income 4,927 25,228 22,650 102 — 52,907 Total revenue 202,249 80,032 71,728 6,447 1,955 362,411 Property operating expense 15,815 — 8 419 445 16,687 Other expense — — — 5 — 5 Total investment expenses 15,815 — 8 424 445 16,692 Net operating income - before unallocated items 186,434 80,032 71,720 6,023 1,510 345,719 Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Income: General and administrative expense (27,309 ) Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff (905 ) Interest expense, net (70,310 ) Transaction costs (4,881 ) Depreciation and amortization (79,222 ) Equity in income from joint ventures 501 Gain on sale of real estate 3,885 Income tax expense (637 ) Net income attributable to EPR Properties 166,841 Preferred dividend requirements (17,855 ) Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties $ 148,986 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 Entertainment Education Recreation Other Corporate/Unallocated Consolidated Rental revenue $ 179,407 $ 34,887 $ 26,012 $ — $ — $ 240,306 Tenant reimbursements 12,009 — — (23 ) — 11,986 Other income 504 — — 118 1,794 2,416 Mortgage and other financing income 5,346 23,056 25,629 290 — 54,321 Total revenue 197,266 57,943 51,641 385 1,794 309,029 Property operating expense 17,399 — — 224 — 17,623 Other expense — — — 533 — 533 Total investment expenses 17,399 — — 757 — 18,156 Net operating income - before unallocated items 179,867 57,943 51,641 (372 ) 1,794 290,873 Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Income: General and administrative expense (22,920 ) Retirement severance expense (18,578 ) Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff (261 ) Interest expense, net (59,123 ) Transaction costs (6,818 ) Depreciation and amortization (64,702 ) Equity in income from joint ventures 701 Gain on sale of real estate 23,829 Income tax expense (1,418 ) Discontinued operations: Income from discontinued operations 199 Net income attributable to EPR Properties 141,782 Preferred dividend requirements (17,855 ) Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties $ 123,927

Condensed Consolidating Financi

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements A portion of the Company's subsidiaries have guaranteed the Company’s indebtedness under the Company's unsecured credit facilities and existing senior unsecured notes. 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 September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands): Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet As of September 30, 2016 EPR Properties (Issuer) Wholly Owned Subsidiary Guarantors Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidated Elimination Consolidated Assets Rental properties, net $ — $ 3,057,994 $ 433,004 $ — $ 3,490,998 Land held for development — 1,258 21,272 — 22,530 Property under development 181 216,637 46,208 — 263,026 Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable — 438,166 2,712 — 440,878 Investment in a direct financing lease, net — 189,152 — — 189,152 Investment in joint ventures — — 6,159 — 6,159 Cash and cash equivalents 4,551 737 2,023 — 7,311 Restricted cash 370 19,037 1,056 — 20,463 Accounts receivable, net 135 72,418 8,664 — 81,217 Intercompany notes receivable — 179,589 — (179,589 ) — Investments in subsidiaries 4,278,472 — — (4,278,472 ) — Other assets 22,477 24,174 52,585 — 99,236 Total assets $ 4,306,186 $ 4,199,162 $ 573,683 $ (4,458,061 ) $ 4,620,970 Liabilities and Equity Liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 44,253 $ 53,461 $ 3,305 $ — $ 101,019 Dividends payable 26,312 — — — 26,312 Unearned rents and interest — 54,894 742 — 55,636 Intercompany notes payable — — 179,589 (179,589 ) — Debt 2,046,194 — 202,382 — 2,248,576 Total liabilities 2,116,759 108,355 386,018 (179,589 ) 2,431,543 Total equity 2,189,427 4,090,807 187,665 (4,278,472 ) 2,189,427 Total liabilities and equity $ 4,306,186 $ 4,199,162 $ 573,683 $ (4,458,061 ) $ 4,620,970 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet As of December 31, 2015 EPR Properties (Issuer) Wholly Owned Subsidiary Guarantors Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidated Elimination Consolidated Assets Rental properties, net $ — $ 2,590,158 $ 435,041 $ — $ 3,025,199 Land held for development — 1,258 22,352 — 23,610 Property under development — 324,360 54,560 — 378,920 Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable — 400,935 22,845 — 423,780 Investment in a direct financing lease, net — 190,880 — — 190,880 Investment in joint ventures — — 6,168 — 6,168 Cash and cash equivalents 1,089 1,289 1,905 — 4,283 Restricted cash 475 9,059 1,044 — 10,578 Accounts receivable, net 285 49,237 9,579 — 59,101 Intercompany notes receivable — 177,526 — (177,526 ) — Investments in subsidiaries 3,825,897 — — (3,825,897 ) — Other assets 23,053 10,589 61,109 — 94,751 Total assets $ 3,850,799 $ 3,755,291 $ 614,603 $ (4,003,423 ) $ 4,217,270 Liabilities and Equity Liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 49,671 $ 39,228 $ 3,279 $ — $ 92,178 Dividends payable 24,352 — — — 24,352 Unearned rents and interest — 44,012 940 — 44,952 Intercompany notes payable — — 177,526 (177,526 ) — Debt 1,702,908 63,682 215,330 — 1,981,920 Total liabilities 1,776,931 146,922 397,075 (177,526 ) 2,143,402 Total equity 2,073,868 3,608,369 217,528 (3,825,897 ) 2,073,868 Total liabilities and equity $ 3,850,799 $ 3,755,291 $ 614,603 $ (4,003,423 ) $ 4,217,270 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 EPR Properties (Issuer) Wholly Owned Subsidiary Guarantors Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidated Elimination Consolidated Rental revenue $ — $ 89,178 $ 13,104 $ — $ 102,282 Tenant reimbursements — 1,338 2,483 — 3,821 Other income — 1,829 647 — 2,476 Mortgage and other financing income 286 16,692 53 — 17,031 Intercompany fee income 677 — — (677 ) — Interest income on intercompany notes receivable — 2,460 — (2,460 ) — Total revenue 963 111,497 16,287 (3,137 ) 125,610 Equity in subsidiaries’ earnings 84,755 — — (84,755 ) — Property operating expense — 2,916 2,710 — 5,626 Intercompany fee expense — — 677 (677 ) — General and administrative expense — 7,927 1,164 — 9,091 Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff — 14 — — 14 Interest expense, net 24,414 (2,395 ) 2,246 — 24,265 Interest expense on intercompany notes payable — — 2,460 (2,460 ) — Transaction costs 2,947 — — — 2,947 Depreciation and amortization 449 23,768 3,384 — 27,601 Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items 57,908 79,267 3,646 (84,755 ) 56,066 Equity in income from joint ventures — — 203 — 203 Gain on sale of real estate — 1,615 — — 1,615 Income before income taxes 57,908 80,882 3,849 (84,755 ) 57,884 Income tax benefit (expense) (382 ) — 24 — (358 ) Net income attributable to EPR Properties 57,526 80,882 3,873 (84,755 ) 57,526 Preferred dividend requirements (5,951 ) — — — (5,951 ) Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties $ 51,575 $ 80,882 $ 3,873 $ (84,755 ) $ 51,575 Comprehensive income attributable to EPR Properties $ 58,739 $ 80,882 $ 2,440 $ (83,322 ) $ 58,739 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 EPR Properties (Issuer) Wholly Owned Subsidiary Guarantors Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidated Elimination Consolidated Rental revenue $ — $ 72,001 $ 13,705 $ — $ 85,706 Tenant reimbursements — 1,254 2,464 — 3,718 Other income — 1 717 — 718 Mortgage and other financing income 212 16,526 1,455 — 18,193 Intercompany fee income 665 — — (665 ) — Interest income on intercompany notes receivable — 2,390 — (2,390 ) — Total revenue 877 92,172 18,341 (3,055 ) 108,335 Equity in subsidiaries’ earnings 71,740 — — (71,740 ) — Property operating expense — 2,636 2,860 — 5,496 Intercompany fee expense — — 665 (665 ) — Other expense — — 221 — 221 General and administrative expense — 6,201 1,281 — 7,482 Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff — 18 — — 18 Interest expense, net 20,843 (2,754 ) 2,440 — 20,529 Interest expense on intercompany notes payable — — 2,390 (2,390 ) — Transaction costs 746 — 37 — 783 Depreciation and amortization 422 19,834 3,242 — 23,498 Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items 50,606 66,237 5,205 (71,740 ) 50,308 Equity in income from joint ventures — — 339 — 339 Loss on sale of real estate — (95 ) — — (95 ) Income before income taxes 50,606 66,142 5,544 (71,740 ) 50,552 Income tax expense (411 ) — (87 ) — (498 ) Income from continuing operations 50,195 66,142 5,457 (71,740 ) 50,054 Discontinued operations: Income from discontinued operations — 141 — — 141 Net income attributable to EPR Properties 50,195 66,283 5,457 (71,740 ) 50,195 Preferred dividend requirements (5,951 ) — — — (5,951 ) Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties $ 44,244 $ 66,283 $ 5,457 $ (71,740 ) $ 44,244 Comprehensive income attributable to EPR Properties $ 47,315 $ 66,280 $ 5,359 $ (71,639 ) $ 47,315 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 EPR Properties (Issuer) Wholly Owned Subsidiary Guarantors Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidated Elimination Consolidated Rental revenue $ — $ 251,900 $ 40,215 $ — $ 292,115 Tenant reimbursements — 4,059 7,518 — 11,577 Other income — 3,648 2,164 — 5,812 Mortgage and other financing income 710 48,370 3,827 — 52,907 Intercompany fee income 2,018 — — (2,018 ) — Interest income on intercompany notes receivable — 7,297 — (7,297 ) — Total revenue 2,728 315,274 53,724 (9,315 ) 362,411 Equity in subsidiaries’ earnings 240,420 — — (240,420 ) — Property operating expense — 8,135 8,552 — 16,687 Intercompany fee expense — — 2,018 (2,018 ) — Other expense — — 5 — 5 General and administrative expense — 23,318 3,991 — 27,309 Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff — 353 552 — 905 Interest expense, net 69,042 (5,596 ) 6,864 — 70,310 Interest expense on intercompany notes payable — — 7,297 (7,297 ) — Transaction costs 4,778 — 103 — 4,881 Depreciation and amortization 1,338 67,516 10,368 — 79,222 Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items 167,990 221,548 13,974 (240,420 ) 163,092 Equity in income from joint ventures — — 501 — 501 Gain on sale of real estate — 3,885 — — 3,885 Income before income taxes 167,990 225,433 14,475 (240,420 ) 167,478 Income tax benefit (expense) (1,149 ) — 512 — (637 ) Net income attributable to EPR Properties 166,841 225,433 14,987 (240,420 ) 166,841 Preferred dividend requirements (17,855 ) — — — (17,855 ) Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties $ 148,986 $ 225,433 $ 14,987 $ (240,420 ) $ 148,986 Comprehensive income attributable to EPR Properties $ 165,917 $ 225,433 $ 15,391 $ (240,824 ) $ 165,917 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 EPR Properties (Issuer) Wholly Owned Subsidiary Guarantors Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidated Elimination Consolidated Rental revenue $ — $ 198,040 $ 42,266 $ — $ 240,306 Tenant reimbursements — 3,928 8,058 — 11,986 Other income — 3 2,413 — 2,416 Mortgage and other financing income 636 46,830 6,855 — 54,321 Intercompany fee income 2,062 — — (2,062 ) — Interest income on intercompany notes receivable 111 7,339 — (7,450 ) — Total revenue 2,809 256,140 59,592 (9,512 ) 309,029 Equity in subsidiaries’ earnings 224,052 — — (224,052 ) — Property operating expense — 8,412 9,211 — 17,623 Intercompany fee expense — — 2,062 (2,062 ) — Other expense — — 533 — 533 General and administrative expense — 18,510 4,410 — 22,920 Retirement severance expense 18,578 — — — 18,578 Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff 243 18 — — 261 Interest expense, net 57,027 (5,254 ) 7,350 — 59,123 Interest expense on intercompany notes payable — — 7,450 (7,450 ) — Transaction costs 6,482 — 336 — 6,818 Depreciation and amortization 1,200 53,592 9,910 — 64,702 Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items 143,331 180,862 18,330 (224,052 ) 118,471 Equity in income from joint ventures — — 701 — 701 Gain on sale of real estate — 23,653 176 — 23,829 Income before income taxes 143,331 204,515 19,207 (224,052 ) 143,001 Income tax benefit (expense) (1,549 ) — 131 — (1,418 ) Income from continuing operations 141,782 204,515 19,338 (224,052 ) 141,583 Discontinued operations: Income from discontinued operations — 199 — — 199 Net income attributable to EPR Properties 141,782 204,714 19,338 (224,052 ) 141,782 Preferred dividend requirements (17,855 ) — — — (17,855 ) Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties $ 123,927 $ 204,714 $ 19,338 $ (224,052 ) $ 123,927 Comprehensive income attributable to EPR Properties $ 134,626 $ 204,663 $ 15,913 $ (220,576 ) $ 134,626 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 EPR Properties (Issuer) Wholly Owned Subsidiary Guarantors Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidated Intercompany fee income (expense) $ 2,018 $ — $ (2,018 ) $ — Interest income (expense) on intercompany receivable/payable — 7,297 (7,297 ) — Net cash provided (used) by other operating activities (74,550 ) 254,721 35,602 215,773 Net cash provided (used) by operating activities (72,532 ) 262,018 26,287 215,773 Investing activities: Acquisition of rental properties and other assets (180 ) (175,075 ) (2,107 ) (177,362 ) Proceeds from sale of real estate — 19,175 1,476 20,651 Investment in mortgage notes receivable — (80,786 ) — (80,786 ) Proceeds from mortgage note receivable paydown — 44,556 19,320 63,876 Proceeds from sale of infrastructure related to issuance of revenue bonds — 43,462 — 43,462 Investment in promissory notes receivable — (66 ) — (66 ) Proceeds from insurance recovery — 2,635 401 3,036 Proceeds from sale of investments in a direct financing lease, net — 825 — 825 Additions to property under development (181 ) (282,554 ) (6,152 ) (288,887 ) Investment in intercompany notes payable — (2,063 ) 2,063 — Advances to subsidiaries, net (203,471 ) 231,048 (27,577 ) — Net cash used by investing activities (203,832 ) (198,843 ) (12,576 ) (415,251 ) Financing activities: Proceeds from debt facilities and senior unsecured notes 840,000 — 14,360 854,360 Principal payments on debt (496,000 ) (63,727 ) (27,382 ) (587,109 ) Deferred financing fees paid (3,020 ) — (27 ) (3,047 ) Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff (cash portion) — — (482 ) (482 ) Net proceeds from issuance of common shares 142,452 — — 142,452 Impact of stock option exercises, net (717 ) — — (717 ) Purchase of common shares for treasury for vesting (4,211 ) — — (4,211 ) Dividends paid to shareholders (198,678 ) — — (198,678 ) Net cash provided (used) by financing activities 279,826 (63,727 ) (13,531 ) 202,568 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash — — (62 ) (62 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 3,462 (552 ) 118 3,028 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period 1,089 1,289 1,905 4,283 Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period $ 4,551 $ 737 $ 2,023 $ 7,311 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 EPR Properties (Issuer) Wholly Owned Subsidiary Guarantors Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidated Intercompany fee income (expense) $ 2,062 $ — $ (2,062 ) $ — Interest income (expense) on intercompany receivable/payable 111 7,339 (7,450 ) — Net cash provided (used) by other operating activities (83,543 ) 235,839 32,012 184,308 Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations (81,370 ) 243,178 22,500 184,308 Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations — 514 — 514 Net cash provided (used) by operating activities (81,370 ) 243,692 22,500 184,822 Investing activities: Acquisition of rental properties and other assets (392 ) (135,627 ) (10 ) (136,029 ) Proceeds from sale of real estate — 44,911 1,081 45,992 Investment in mortgage note receivable — (18,073 ) (44,863 ) (62,936 ) Proceeds from mortgage note receivable paydown — 975 — 975 Proceeds from sale of investments in a direct financing lease, net — 4,741 — 4,741 Additions to property under development (5 ) (321,559 ) (3,295 ) (324,859 ) Advances to subsidiaries, net (374,011 ) 343,293 30,718 — Net cash used by investing activities (374,408 ) (81,339 ) (16,369 ) (472,116 ) Financing activities: Proceeds from debt facilities 648,914 155,000 — 803,914 Principal payments on debt (89,000 ) (317,897 ) (6,172 ) (413,069 ) Deferred financing fees paid (6,944 ) (8 ) — (6,952 ) Net proceeds from issuance of common shares 99,760 — — 99,760 Impact of stock option exercises, net (3,192 ) — — (3,192 ) Purchase of common shares for treasury for vesting (8,222 ) — — (8,222 ) Dividends paid to shareholders (172,926 ) — — (172,926 ) Net cash provided (used) by financing activities 468,390 (162,905 ) (6,172 ) 299,313 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash — (12 ) (729 ) (741 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 12,612 (564 ) (770 ) 11,278 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period (1,234 ) 2,074 2,496 3,336 Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period $ 11,378 $ 1,510 $ 1,726 $ 14,614

Subsequent Events (Notes)

Subsequent Events (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event, Pro Forma Business Combinations or Disposals [Text Block]	Subsequent Event Subsequent to quarter-end, on November 2, 2016, the Company entered into a definitive Purchase and Sale Agreement with CNL Lifestyle Properties, Inc. (CNL Lifestyle) and funds affiliated with Och-Ziff Real Estate (OZRE). The agreement provides for the Company's acquisition of the Northstar California Ski Resort, 15 attraction properties (waterparks and amusement parks) and five small family entertainment centers for aggregate consideration valued at approximately $456 million . Additionally, the Company has agreed to provide approximately $244 million of five -year secured debt financing to OZRE for the purchase of 14 CNL Lifestyle ski properties valued at approximately $374 million . The Company’s aggregate investment in this transaction is projected to be valued at approximately $700 million and is expected to be funded with approximately $647 million of the Company's common shares and $53 million of cash before pro-rations, transaction costs and closing adjustments, a portion of which is expected to be included in the secured debt financing to OZRE. Additionally, the Company has also agreed to fund 65% of pre-approved, future property improvements with such advances capped at $52 million . All OZRE financing will bear interest at 8.5% . The Company’s common share consideration is subject to a two-way collar between $68.25 and $82.63 per share. If the Company's volume weighted average share price over the 10 trading days ending on the second trading day prior to close (the Average EPR Share Price) increases between the signing of the agreement and the closing, CNL Lifestyle will receive fewer shares until the Average EPR Share Price reaches $82.63 , at which point the number of shares will be fixed at approximately 7.8 million . Conversely, if the Company’s share price decreases between signing and closing, CNL Lifestyle will receive more shares until the Average EPR Share Price reaches $68.25 , at which point the number of shares will be fixed at approximately 9.5 million . Post-transaction, CNL Lifestyle will own between approximately 11% and 13% of the Company's pro forma common shares outstanding before distributing the shares to the CNL Lifestyle stockholders. This transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the approval of the transaction by stockholders holding a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock of CNL Lifestyle and various third party consents and governmental permits. It is anticipated that this transaction will close in early second quarter of 2017; however, there can be no assurances as to the actual closing of the timing of the closing. In addition, the Company and OZRE, on a joint and several basis, will be required to pay a reverse termination fee of $60.0 million plus reimbursement of expenses incurred after June 10, 2016 (up to $10.0 million ) to CNL Lifestyle if the Purchase and Sale Agreement is terminated because the Company and OZRE fail to close the transaction as required under the agreement after the conditions to the obligations to close have been satisfied or waived.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet and revenues and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. In addition, operating results for the nine month period ended September 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2016. The Company consolidates certain entities when it is deemed to be the primary beneficiary in a variable interest entity (VIE) in which it has a controlling financial interest in accordance with the consolidation guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC). The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2015 has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 25, 2016.
Operating Segments	Operating Segments For financial reporting purposes, the Company groups its investments into four reportable operating segments: Entertainment, Education, Recreation and Other. See Note 14 for financial information related to these operating segments.
Rental Properties	Rental Properties Rental properties are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Costs incurred for the acquisition and development of the properties are capitalized. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which generally are estimated to be 30 to 40 years for buildings and 3 to 25 years for furniture, fixtures and equipment. Tenant improvements, including allowances, are depreciated over the shorter of the base term of the lease or the estimated useful life. Expenditures for ordinary maintenance and repairs are charged to operations in the period incurred. Significant renovations and improvements that improve or extend the useful life of the asset are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful life. Management reviews a property for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of a property may not be recoverable. The review of recoverability is based on an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from its use and eventual disposition. If impairment exists due to the inability to recover the carrying value of the property, an impairment loss is recorded to the extent that the carrying value of the property exceeds its estimated fair value. The Company evaluates the held-for-sale classification of its real estate as of the end of each quarter. Assets that are classified as held for sale are recorded at the lower of their carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. Assets are generally classified as held for sale once management has initiated an active program to market them for sale and has received a firm purchase commitment that is expected to close within one year. 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.
Deferred Charges, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Deferred Financing Costs Deferred financing costs are amortized over the terms of the related debt obligations or mortgage note receivable as applicable. The Company early adopted the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issue Costs , during 2015 and applied the guidance retrospectively. Deferred financing costs of $18.9 million and $18.3 million as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, are shown as a reduction of debt. The deferred financing costs related to our unsecured revolving credit facility are included in other assets.
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts The Company makes estimates of the collectability of its accounts receivable related to base rents, tenant escalations (straight-line rents), reimbursements and other income. The Company specifically analyzes trends in accounts receivable, historical bad debts, customer creditworthiness, current economic trends and changes in customer payment terms when evaluating the adequacy of its allowance for doubtful accounts. When evaluating customer creditworthiness, management reviews the periodic financial statements for significant tenants and specifically evaluates the strength and material changes in net operating income, coverage ratios, leverage and other factors to assess the tenant's credit quality. In addition, when customers are in bankruptcy, the Company makes estimates of the expected recovery through bankruptcy claims and increases the allowance for amounts deemed uncollectible. These estimates have a direct impact on the Company's net income.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition Rents that are fixed and determinable are recognized on a straight-line basis over the minimum term 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 $2.7 million and $1.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Mortgage and other financing income included participating interest income of $0.9 million and $1.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 , mortgage and other financing income included a $3.6 million prepayment fee related to a mortgage note that was paid fully in advance of its maturity date. Direct financing lease income is recognized on the effective interest method to produce a level yield on funds not yet recovered. Estimated unguaranteed residual values at the date of lease inception represent management's initial estimates of fair value of the leased assets at the expiration of the lease, not to exceed original cost. Significant assumptions used in estimating residual values include estimated net cash flows over the remaining lease term and expected future real estate values. The Company evaluates on an annual basis (or more frequently, if necessary) the collectability of its direct financing lease receivable and unguaranteed residual value to determine whether they are impaired. A direct financing lease receivable is considered to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the existing contractual terms. When a direct financing lease receivable is considered to be impaired, the amount of loss is calculated by comparing the recorded investment to the value determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at the direct financing lease receivable's effective interest rate or to the fair value of the underlying collateral, less costs to sell, if such receivable is collateralized.
Mortgage Notes And Other Notes Receivable	Mortgage Notes and Other Notes Receivable Mortgage notes and other notes receivable, including related accrued interest receivable, consist of loans originated by the Company and the related accrued and unpaid interest income as of the balance sheet date. Mortgage notes and other notes receivable are initially recorded at the amount advanced to the borrower and the Company defers certain loan origination and commitment fees, net of certain origination costs, and amortizes them over the term of the related loan. Interest income on performing loans is accrued as earned. The Company evaluates the collectability of both interest and principal of each of its loans to determine whether it is impaired. A loan is considered to be impaired when, based on current information and events, the Company determines that it is probable that it will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the existing contractual terms. An insignificant delay or shortfall in amounts of payments does not necessarily result in the loan being identified as impaired. When a loan is considered to be impaired, the amount of loss, if any, is calculated by comparing the recorded investment to the value determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at the loan’s effective interest rate or to the fair value of the Company’s interest in the underlying collateral, less costs to sell, if the loan is collateral dependent. For impaired loans, interest income is recognized on a cash basis, unless the Company determines based on the loan to estimated fair value ratio the loan should be on the cost recovery method, and any cash payments received would then be reflected as a reduction of principal. Interest income recognition is recommenced if and when the impaired loan becomes contractually current and performance is demonstrated to be resumed.
Concentrations Of Risk	Concentrations of Risk American Multi-Cinema, Inc. (AMC) is the lessee of a substantial portion ( 24% ) of the megaplex theatre rental properties held by the Company at September 30, 2016 primarily 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 $65.3 million or 18% and $64.3 million or 21% , for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively) results 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 at www.sec.gov.
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 and share-based compensation to non-employee Trustees of the Company is granted pursuant to the Company's Trustee compensation program. Prior to May 12, 2016, share-based compensation granted to employees and non-employee Trustees were issued under the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan. The 2016 Equity Incentive Plan was approved by shareholders at the May 11, 2016 annual shareholder meeting and this plan replaces the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan. Accordingly, all share-based compensation granted on or after May 12, 2016 has been issued under the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan. Share-based compensation expense consists of share option expense and amortization of nonvested share grants issued to employees, and amortization of share units issued to non-employee Trustees for payment of their annual retainers. Share-based compensation included in general and administrative expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of income totaled $8.3 million and $6.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Share-based compensation included in retirement severance expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of income totaled $6.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and related to the retirement of the Company's former President and Chief Executive Officer.
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. Expense recognized related to share options and included in general and administrative expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of income was $684 thousand and $830 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Expense recognized related to share options and included in retirement severance expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of income was $1.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and related to the retirement of the Company's former President and Chief Executive Officer.
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 or four years). Expense recognized related to nonvested shares and included in general and administrative expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of income was $6.8 million and $4.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Expense related to nonvested shares and included in retirement severance expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of income was $5.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and related to the retirement of the Company's former President and Chief Executive Officer.
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 under the Company's Trustee compensation program. The fair value of the share units granted was based on the share price at the date of grant. The share units vest upon the earlier of the day preceding the next annual meeting of shareholders or a change of control. The settlement date for the shares is selected by the non-employee Trustee, and ranges from one year from the grant date to upon termination of service. This expense is amortized by the Company on a straight-line basis over the year of service by the non-employee Trustees. Total expense recognized related to shares issued to non-employee Trustees was $813 thousand and $784 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively.
Derivative Instruments	Derivative Instruments The Company has acquired certain derivative instruments to reduce exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and variable interest rates. The Company has established policies and procedures for risk assessment and the approval, reporting and monitoring of derivative financial instrument activities. These derivatives consist of foreign currency forward contracts, cross-currency swaps and interest rate swaps. The Company records all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether the Company has elected to designate a derivative in a hedging relationship and apply hedge accounting and whether the hedging relationship has satisfied the criteria necessary to apply hedge accounting. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. Derivatives may also be designated as hedges of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation. Hedge accounting generally provides for the matching of the timing of gain or loss recognition on the hedging instrument with the recognition of the changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk in a fair value hedge or the earnings effect of the hedged forecasted transactions in a cash flow hedge. The Company may enter into derivative contracts that are intended to economically hedge certain of its risk, even though hedge accounting does not apply or the Company elects not to apply hedge accounting. The Company's policy is to measure the credit risk of its derivative financial instruments that are subject to master netting agreements on a net basis by counterparty portfolio.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers , which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The ASU will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. The ASU does not apply to revenue recognition for lease contracts. In April 2015, the FASB voted for a one-year deferral of the effective date of the new revenue recognition standard which was approved in July 2015. The new standard will become effective for the Company beginning with the first quarter 2018. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2014-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. The Company has not yet selected a transition method nor has it determined the effect of the standard on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, which amends existing accounting standards for lease accounting and is intended to improve financial reporting about lease transactions. The ASU will require lessees to recognize on the balance sheet the assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by those leases. Lessor accounting will remain largely unchanged from current GAAP. The ASU is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that ASU 2016-02 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which amends ASC Topic 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation. The objective of this amendment is part of the FASB's Simplification Initiative as it applies to several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification of cash flows. The effective date of the amendment is for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently reviewing the ASU to assess the potential impact on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures but does not expect the adoption will have a material impact. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which amends ASC Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses. The standard changes the methodology for measuring credit losses on financial instruments and timing of when such losses are recorded. ASU 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments, which amends ASC Topic 230, Statement of Cash Flows. The standard clarifies the treatment of several cash flow issues with the objective of reducing diversity in practice. ASU 2016-15 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is currently reviewing the ASU to assess the potential impact on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures but does not anticipate that this ASU will have a material impact.

Rental Properties (Tables)

Rental Properties (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Real Estate [Abstract]
Summary Of Carrying Amounts Of Rental Properties	The following table summarizes the carrying amounts of rental properties as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (in thousands): September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Buildings and improvements $ 3,156,812 $ 2,837,611 Furniture, fixtures & equipment 40,177 34,423 Land 903,112 687,468 4,100,101 3,559,502 Accumulated depreciation (609,103 ) (534,303 ) Total $ 3,490,998 $ 3,025,199

Accounts Receivable, Net (Table

Accounts Receivable, Net (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]
Schedule Of Accounts Receivable	The following table summarizes the carrying amounts of accounts receivable, net as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (in thousands): September 30, December 31, Receivable from tenants $ 5,908 $ 9,999 Receivable from non-tenants 122 353 Receivable from insurance proceeds 4,495 — Receivable from Sullivan County Infrastructure Revenue Bonds 9,700 — Straight-line rent receivable 61,784 52,336 Allowance for doubtful accounts (792 ) (3,587 ) Total $ 81,217 $ 59,101

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Investments In Direct Financing Lease (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases [Abstract]
Summary Of Carrying Amounts Of Investments In Direct Financing Leases, Net	The following table summarizes the carrying amounts of investment in a direct financing lease, net as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (in thousands): September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Total minimum lease payments receivable $ 416,369 $ 439,646 Estimated unguaranteed residual value of leased assets 159,303 162,669 Less deferred income (1) (386,520 ) (411,435 ) Investment in a direct financing lease, net $ 189,152 $ 190,880 (1) Deferred income is net of $1.3 million and $1.4 million of initial direct costs at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively.

Derivative Instruments (Tables)

Derivative Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Summary of Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Summary Of The Effect Of Derivative Instruments On The Consolidated Statements Of Changes In Equity And Income	Below is a summary of the effect of derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of changes in equity and income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 . Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity and Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 (Dollars in thousands) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, Description 2016 2015 2016 2015 Interest Rate Swaps Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion) $ 1,327 $ (3,097 ) $ (5,299 ) $ (4,884 ) Amount of Expense Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) (1) (1,317 ) (490 ) (3,970 ) (1,375 ) Cross Currency Swaps Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion) 279 2,068 (1,159 ) 4,622 Amount of Income Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) (2) 643 662 1,957 1,691 Currency Forward Agreements Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion) 1,735 10,719 (5,819 ) 20,732 Amount of Income Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) — — — — Total Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion) $ 3,341 $ 9,690 $ (12,277 ) $ 20,470 Amount of Income (Expense) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) (674 ) 172 (2,013 ) 316 (1) Included in "Interest expense, net" in the accompanying consolidated statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 . (2) Included in "Other income" in the accompanying consolidated statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 .

Fair Value Disclosures (Tables)

Fair Value Disclosures (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Assets Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis	The table below presents the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 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 September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (Dollars in thousands) Description Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level I) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets (Liabilities) Balance at end of period September 30, 2016 Cross-Currency Swaps* $ — $ 4,459 $ — $ 4,459 Currency Forward Agreements* $ — $ 28,767 $ — $ 28,767 Interest Rate Swap Agreements** $ — $ (7,001 ) $ — $ (7,001 ) December 31, 2015: Cross-Currency Swaps* $ — $ 7,575 $ — $ 7,575 Currency Forward Agreements* $ — $ 34,587 $ — $ 34,587 Interest Rate Swap Agreements** $ — $ (5,674 ) $ — $ (5,674 ) *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 assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015.

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share	The following table summarizes the Company’s computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 (amounts in thousands except per share information): Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Income (numerator) Shares (denominator) Per Share Amount Income Shares Per Share Basic EPS: Income from continuing operations $ 57,526 $ 166,841 Less: preferred dividend requirements (5,951 ) (17,855 ) Net income available to common shareholders $ 51,575 63,627 $ 0.81 $ 148,986 63,296 $ 2.35 Diluted EPS: Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders $ 51,575 63,627 $ 148,986 63,296 Effect of dilutive securities: Share options — 120 — 97 Net income available to common shareholders $ 51,575 63,747 $ 0.81 $ 148,986 63,393 $ 2.35 Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 Income Shares Per Share Income Shares Per Share Basic EPS: Income from continuing operations $ 50,054 $ 141,583 Less: preferred dividend requirements (5,951 ) (17,855 ) Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders $ 44,103 58,083 $ 0.76 $ 123,728 57,468 $ 2.15 Income from discontinued operations available to common shareholders $ 141 58,083 $ — $ 199 57,468 $ — Net income available to common shareholders $ 44,244 58,083 $ 0.76 $ 123,927 57,468 $ 2.15 Diluted EPS: Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders $ 44,103 58,083 $ 123,728 57,468 Effect of dilutive securities: Share options — 195 — 231 Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders $ 44,103 58,278 $ 0.76 $ 123,728 57,699 $ 2.15 Income from discontinued operations available to common shareholders $ 141 58,278 $ — $ 199 57,699 $ — Net income available to common shareholders $ 44,244 58,278 $ 0.76 $ 123,927 57,699 $ 2.15

Equity Incentive Plans (Tables)

Equity Incentive Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
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 options Option price per share Weighted avg. exercise price Outstanding at December 31, 2015 516,305 $ 19.02 — $ 65.50 $ 48.42 Exercised (128,027 ) 19.41 — 65.50 38.13 Outstanding at September 30, 2016 388,278 $ 19.02 — $ 65.50 $ 51.81
Summary Of Outstanding Options	The following table summarizes outstanding options at September 30, 2016 : Exercise price range Options outstanding Weighted avg. life remaining Weighted avg. exercise price Aggregate intrinsic value (in thousands) $ 19.02 - 19.99 11,097 2.6 20.00 - 29.99 — — 30.00 - 39.99 1,428 3.3 40.00 - 49.99 160,251 4.5 50.00 - 59.99 100,820 6.9 60.00 - 65.50 114,682 6.4 388,278 5.7 $ 51.81 $ 10,457
Summary Of Exercisable Options	The following table summarizes exercisable options at September 30, 2016 : Exercise price range Options outstanding Weighted avg. life remaining Weighted avg. exercise price Aggregate intrinsic value (in thousands) $ 19.02 - 19.99 11,097 2.6 20.00 - 29.99 — — 30.00 - 39.99 1,428 3.3 40.00 - 49.99 145,971 4.3 50.00 - 59.99 48,679 6.6 60.00 - 65.50 48,697 3.8 255,872 4.6 $ 49.48 $ 7,486
Summary Of Nonvested Share Activity	A summary of the Company’s nonvested share activity and related information is as follows: Number of shares Weighted avg. grant date fair value Weighted avg. life remaining Outstanding at December 31, 2015 390,441 $ 54.84 Granted 300,752 61.53 Vested (156,876 ) 52.74 Forfeited — — Outstanding at September 30, 2016 534,317 $ 59.22 1.27
Summary Of Restricted Share Unit Activity	A summary of the Company’s restricted share unit activity and related information is as follows: Number of shares Weighted avg. grant date fair value Weighted avg. life remaining Outstanding at December 31, 2015 18,036 $ 57.57 Granted 15,805 70.93 Vested (18,036 ) 57.57 Outstanding at September 30, 2016 15,805 $ 70.93 0.61

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Reportable Operating Segments	Segment Information The Company groups investments into four reportable operating segments: Entertainment, Education, Recreation and Other. The financial information summarized below is presented by reportable operating segment: Balance Sheet Data: As of September 30, 2016 Entertainment Education Recreation Other Corporate/Unallocated Consolidated Total Assets $ 2,125,337 $ 1,180,344 $ 1,073,502 $ 191,512 $ 50,275 $ 4,620,970 As of December 31, 2015 Entertainment Education Recreation Other Corporate/Unallocated Consolidated Total Assets $ 2,006,926 $ 1,013,930 $ 935,266 $ 203,757 $ 57,391 $ 4,217,270 Operating Data: Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Entertainment Education Recreation Other Corporate/Unallocated Consolidated Rental revenue $ 64,134 $ 19,900 $ 15,958 $ 2,290 $ — $ 102,282 Tenant reimbursements 3,816 5 — — — 3,821 Other income 8 — 1,825 — 643 2,476 Mortgage and other financing income 1,294 7,319 8,384 34 — 17,031 Total revenue 69,252 27,224 26,167 2,324 643 125,610 Property operating expense 5,228 — — 233 165 5,626 Total investment expenses 5,228 — — 233 165 5,626 Net operating income - before unallocated items 64,024 27,224 26,167 2,091 478 119,984 Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Income: General and administrative expense (9,091 ) Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff (14 ) Interest expense, net (24,265 ) Transaction costs (2,947 ) Depreciation and amortization (27,601 ) Equity in income from joint ventures 203 Gain on sale of real estate 1,615 Income tax expense (358 ) Net income attributable to EPR Properties 57,526 Preferred dividend requirements (5,951 ) Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties $ 51,575 Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 Entertainment Education Recreation Other Corporate/Unallocated Consolidated Rental revenue $ 59,637 $ 13,990 $ 12,079 $ — $ — $ 85,706 Tenant reimbursements 3,718 — — — — 3,718 Other income 1 — — 55 662 718 Mortgage and other financing income 1,782 7,479 8,835 97 — 18,193 Total revenue 65,138 21,469 20,914 152 662 108,335 Property operating expense 5,413 — — 83 — 5,496 Other expense — — — 221 — 221 Total investment expenses 5,413 — — 304 — 5,717 Net operating income - before unallocated items 59,725 21,469 20,914 (152 ) 662 102,618 Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Income: General and administrative expense (7,482 ) Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff (18 ) Interest expense, net (20,529 ) Transaction costs (783 ) Depreciation and amortization (23,498 ) Equity in income from joint ventures 339 Loss on sale of real estate (95 ) Income tax expense (498 ) Discontinued operations: Income from discontinued operations 141 Net income attributable to EPR Properties 50,195 Preferred dividend requirements (5,951 ) Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties $ 44,244 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Entertainment Education Recreation Other Corporate/Unallocated Consolidated Rental revenue $ 185,530 $ 54,797 $ 45,443 $ 6,345 $ — $ 292,115 Tenant reimbursements 11,570 7 — — — 11,577 Other income 222 — 3,635 — 1,955 5,812 Mortgage and other financing income 4,927 25,228 22,650 102 — 52,907 Total revenue 202,249 80,032 71,728 6,447 1,955 362,411 Property operating expense 15,815 — 8 419 445 16,687 Other expense — — — 5 — 5 Total investment expenses 15,815 — 8 424 445 16,692 Net operating income - before unallocated items 186,434 80,032 71,720 6,023 1,510 345,719 Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Income: General and administrative expense (27,309 ) Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff (905 ) Interest expense, net (70,310 ) Transaction costs (4,881 ) Depreciation and amortization (79,222 ) Equity in income from joint ventures 501 Gain on sale of real estate 3,885 Income tax expense (637 ) Net income attributable to EPR Properties 166,841 Preferred dividend requirements (17,855 ) Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties $ 148,986 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 Entertainment Education Recreation Other Corporate/Unallocated Consolidated Rental revenue $ 179,407 $ 34,887 $ 26,012 $ — $ — $ 240,306 Tenant reimbursements 12,009 — — (23 ) — 11,986 Other income 504 — — 118 1,794 2,416 Mortgage and other financing income 5,346 23,056 25,629 290 — 54,321 Total revenue 197,266 57,943 51,641 385 1,794 309,029 Property operating expense 17,399 — — 224 — 17,623 Other expense — — — 533 — 533 Total investment expenses 17,399 — — 757 — 18,156 Net operating income - before unallocated items 179,867 57,943 51,641 (372 ) 1,794 290,873 Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Income: General and administrative expense (22,920 ) Retirement severance expense (18,578 ) Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff (261 ) Interest expense, net (59,123 ) Transaction costs (6,818 ) Depreciation and amortization (64,702 ) Equity in income from joint ventures 701 Gain on sale of real estate 23,829 Income tax expense (1,418 ) Discontinued operations: Income from discontinued operations 199 Net income attributable to EPR Properties 141,782 Preferred dividend requirements (17,855 ) Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties $ 123,927

Condensed Consolidating Finan33

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet As of September 30, 2016 EPR Properties (Issuer) Wholly Owned Subsidiary Guarantors Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidated Elimination Consolidated Assets Rental properties, net $ — $ 3,057,994 $ 433,004 $ — $ 3,490,998 Land held for development — 1,258 21,272 — 22,530 Property under development 181 216,637 46,208 — 263,026 Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable — 438,166 2,712 — 440,878 Investment in a direct financing lease, net — 189,152 — — 189,152 Investment in joint ventures — — 6,159 — 6,159 Cash and cash equivalents 4,551 737 2,023 — 7,311 Restricted cash 370 19,037 1,056 — 20,463 Accounts receivable, net 135 72,418 8,664 — 81,217 Intercompany notes receivable — 179,589 — (179,589 ) — Investments in subsidiaries 4,278,472 — — (4,278,472 ) — Other assets 22,477 24,174 52,585 — 99,236 Total assets $ 4,306,186 $ 4,199,162 $ 573,683 $ (4,458,061 ) $ 4,620,970 Liabilities and Equity Liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 44,253 $ 53,461 $ 3,305 $ — $ 101,019 Dividends payable 26,312 — — — 26,312 Unearned rents and interest — 54,894 742 — 55,636 Intercompany notes payable — — 179,589 (179,589 ) — Debt 2,046,194 — 202,382 — 2,248,576 Total liabilities 2,116,759 108,355 386,018 (179,589 ) 2,431,543 Total equity 2,189,427 4,090,807 187,665 (4,278,472 ) 2,189,427 Total liabilities and equity $ 4,306,186 $ 4,199,162 $ 573,683 $ (4,458,061 ) $ 4,620,970 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet As of December 31, 2015 EPR Properties (Issuer) Wholly Owned Subsidiary Guarantors Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidated Elimination Consolidated Assets Rental properties, net $ — $ 2,590,158 $ 435,041 $ — $ 3,025,199 Land held for development — 1,258 22,352 — 23,610 Property under development — 324,360 54,560 — 378,920 Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable — 400,935 22,845 — 423,780 Investment in a direct financing lease, net — 190,880 — — 190,880 Investment in joint ventures — — 6,168 — 6,168 Cash and cash equivalents 1,089 1,289 1,905 — 4,283 Restricted cash 475 9,059 1,044 — 10,578 Accounts receivable, net 285 49,237 9,579 — 59,101 Intercompany notes receivable — 177,526 — (177,526 ) — Investments in subsidiaries 3,825,897 — — (3,825,897 ) — Other assets 23,053 10,589 61,109 — 94,751 Total assets $ 3,850,799 $ 3,755,291 $ 614,603 $ (4,003,423 ) $ 4,217,270 Liabilities and Equity Liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 49,671 $ 39,228 $ 3,279 $ — $ 92,178 Dividends payable 24,352 — — — 24,352 Unearned rents and interest — 44,012 940 — 44,952 Intercompany notes payable — — 177,526 (177,526 ) — Debt 1,702,908 63,682 215,330 — 1,981,920 Total liabilities 1,776,931 146,922 397,075 (177,526 ) 2,143,402 Total equity 2,073,868 3,608,369 217,528 (3,825,897 ) 2,073,868 Total liabilities and equity $ 3,850,799 $ 3,755,291 $ 614,603 $ (4,003,423 ) $ 4,217,270
Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Income	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 EPR Properties (Issuer) Wholly Owned Subsidiary Guarantors Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidated Elimination Consolidated Rental revenue $ — $ 89,178 $ 13,104 $ — $ 102,282 Tenant reimbursements — 1,338 2,483 — 3,821 Other income — 1,829 647 — 2,476 Mortgage and other financing income 286 16,692 53 — 17,031 Intercompany fee income 677 — — (677 ) — Interest income on intercompany notes receivable — 2,460 — (2,460 ) — Total revenue 963 111,497 16,287 (3,137 ) 125,610 Equity in subsidiaries’ earnings 84,755 — — (84,755 ) — Property operating expense — 2,916 2,710 — 5,626 Intercompany fee expense — — 677 (677 ) — General and administrative expense — 7,927 1,164 — 9,091 Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff — 14 — — 14 Interest expense, net 24,414 (2,395 ) 2,246 — 24,265 Interest expense on intercompany notes payable — — 2,460 (2,460 ) — Transaction costs 2,947 — — — 2,947 Depreciation and amortization 449 23,768 3,384 — 27,601 Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items 57,908 79,267 3,646 (84,755 ) 56,066 Equity in income from joint ventures — — 203 — 203 Gain on sale of real estate — 1,615 — — 1,615 Income before income taxes 57,908 80,882 3,849 (84,755 ) 57,884 Income tax benefit (expense) (382 ) — 24 — (358 ) Net income attributable to EPR Properties 57,526 80,882 3,873 (84,755 ) 57,526 Preferred dividend requirements (5,951 ) — — — (5,951 ) Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties $ 51,575 $ 80,882 $ 3,873 $ (84,755 ) $ 51,575 Comprehensive income attributable to EPR Properties $ 58,739 $ 80,882 $ 2,440 $ (83,322 ) $ 58,739 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 EPR Properties (Issuer) Wholly Owned Subsidiary Guarantors Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidated Elimination Consolidated Rental revenue $ — $ 72,001 $ 13,705 $ — $ 85,706 Tenant reimbursements — 1,254 2,464 — 3,718 Other income — 1 717 — 718 Mortgage and other financing income 212 16,526 1,455 — 18,193 Intercompany fee income 665 — — (665 ) — Interest income on intercompany notes receivable — 2,390 — (2,390 ) — Total revenue 877 92,172 18,341 (3,055 ) 108,335 Equity in subsidiaries’ earnings 71,740 — — (71,740 ) — Property operating expense — 2,636 2,860 — 5,496 Intercompany fee expense — — 665 (665 ) — Other expense — — 221 — 221 General and administrative expense — 6,201 1,281 — 7,482 Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff — 18 — — 18 Interest expense, net 20,843 (2,754 ) 2,440 — 20,529 Interest expense on intercompany notes payable — — 2,390 (2,390 ) — Transaction costs 746 — 37 — 783 Depreciation and amortization 422 19,834 3,242 — 23,498 Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items 50,606 66,237 5,205 (71,740 ) 50,308 Equity in income from joint ventures — — 339 — 339 Loss on sale of real estate — (95 ) — — (95 ) Income before income taxes 50,606 66,142 5,544 (71,740 ) 50,552 Income tax expense (411 ) — (87 ) — (498 ) Income from continuing operations 50,195 66,142 5,457 (71,740 ) 50,054 Discontinued operations: Income from discontinued operations — 141 — — 141 Net income attributable to EPR Properties 50,195 66,283 5,457 (71,740 ) 50,195 Preferred dividend requirements (5,951 ) — — — (5,951 ) Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties $ 44,244 $ 66,283 $ 5,457 $ (71,740 ) $ 44,244 Comprehensive income attributable to EPR Properties $ 47,315 $ 66,280 $ 5,359 $ (71,639 ) $ 47,315 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 EPR Properties (Issuer) Wholly Owned Subsidiary Guarantors Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidated Elimination Consolidated Rental revenue $ — $ 251,900 $ 40,215 $ — $ 292,115 Tenant reimbursements — 4,059 7,518 — 11,577 Other income — 3,648 2,164 — 5,812 Mortgage and other financing income 710 48,370 3,827 — 52,907 Intercompany fee income 2,018 — — (2,018 ) — Interest income on intercompany notes receivable — 7,297 — (7,297 ) — Total revenue 2,728 315,274 53,724 (9,315 ) 362,411 Equity in subsidiaries’ earnings 240,420 — — (240,420 ) — Property operating expense — 8,135 8,552 — 16,687 Intercompany fee expense — — 2,018 (2,018 ) — Other expense — — 5 — 5 General and administrative expense — 23,318 3,991 — 27,309 Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff — 353 552 — 905 Interest expense, net 69,042 (5,596 ) 6,864 — 70,310 Interest expense on intercompany notes payable — — 7,297 (7,297 ) — Transaction costs 4,778 — 103 — 4,881 Depreciation and amortization 1,338 67,516 10,368 — 79,222 Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items 167,990 221,548 13,974 (240,420 ) 163,092 Equity in income from joint ventures — — 501 — 501 Gain on sale of real estate — 3,885 — — 3,885 Income before income taxes 167,990 225,433 14,475 (240,420 ) 167,478 Income tax benefit (expense) (1,149 ) — 512 — (637 ) Net income attributable to EPR Properties 166,841 225,433 14,987 (240,420 ) 166,841 Preferred dividend requirements (17,855 ) — — — (17,855 ) Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties $ 148,986 $ 225,433 $ 14,987 $ (240,420 ) $ 148,986 Comprehensive income attributable to EPR Properties $ 165,917 $ 225,433 $ 15,391 $ (240,824 ) $ 165,917 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 EPR Properties (Issuer) Wholly Owned Subsidiary Guarantors Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidated Elimination Consolidated Rental revenue $ — $ 198,040 $ 42,266 $ — $ 240,306 Tenant reimbursements — 3,928 8,058 — 11,986 Other income — 3 2,413 — 2,416 Mortgage and other financing income 636 46,830 6,855 — 54,321 Intercompany fee income 2,062 — — (2,062 ) — Interest income on intercompany notes receivable 111 7,339 — (7,450 ) — Total revenue 2,809 256,140 59,592 (9,512 ) 309,029 Equity in subsidiaries’ earnings 224,052 — — (224,052 ) — Property operating expense — 8,412 9,211 — 17,623 Intercompany fee expense — — 2,062 (2,062 ) — Other expense — — 533 — 533 General and administrative expense — 18,510 4,410 — 22,920 Retirement severance expense 18,578 — — — 18,578 Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff 243 18 — — 261 Interest expense, net 57,027 (5,254 ) 7,350 — 59,123 Interest expense on intercompany notes payable — — 7,450 (7,450 ) — Transaction costs 6,482 — 336 — 6,818 Depreciation and amortization 1,200 53,592 9,910 — 64,702 Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items 143,331 180,862 18,330 (224,052 ) 118,471 Equity in income from joint ventures — — 701 — 701 Gain on sale of real estate — 23,653 176 — 23,829 Income before income taxes 143,331 204,515 19,207 (224,052 ) 143,001 Income tax benefit (expense) (1,549 ) — 131 — (1,418 ) Income from continuing operations 141,782 204,515 19,338 (224,052 ) 141,583 Discontinued operations: Income from discontinued operations — 199 — — 199 Net income attributable to EPR Properties 141,782 204,714 19,338 (224,052 ) 141,782 Preferred dividend requirements (17,855 ) — — — (17,855 ) Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties $ 123,927 $ 204,714 $ 19,338 $ (224,052 ) $ 123,927 Comprehensive income attributable to EPR Properties $ 134,626 $ 204,663 $ 15,913 $ (220,576 ) $ 134,626 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 EPR Properties (Issuer) Wholly Owned Subsidiary Guarantors Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidated Intercompany fee income (expense) $ 2,018 $ — $ (2,018 ) $ — Interest income (expense) on intercompany receivable/payable — 7,297 (7,297 ) — Net cash provided (used) by other operating activities (74,550 ) 254,721 35,602 215,773 Net cash provided (used) by operating activities (72,532 ) 262,018 26,287 215,773 Investing activities: Acquisition of rental properties and other assets (180 ) (175,075 ) (2,107 ) (177,362 ) Proceeds from sale of real estate — 19,175 1,476 20,651 Investment in mortgage notes receivable — (80,786 ) — (80,786 ) Proceeds from mortgage note receivable paydown — 44,556 19,320 63,876 Proceeds from sale of infrastructure related to issuance of revenue bonds — 43,462 — 43,462 Investment in promissory notes receivable — (66 ) — (66 ) Proceeds from insurance recovery — 2,635 401 3,036 Proceeds from sale of investments in a direct financing lease, net — 825 — 825 Additions to property under development (181 ) (282,554 ) (6,152 ) (288,887 ) Investment in intercompany notes payable — (2,063 ) 2,063 — Advances to subsidiaries, net (203,471 ) 231,048 (27,577 ) — Net cash used by investing activities (203,832 ) (198,843 ) (12,576 ) (415,251 ) Financing activities: Proceeds from debt facilities and senior unsecured notes 840,000 — 14,360 854,360 Principal payments on debt (496,000 ) (63,727 ) (27,382 ) (587,109 ) Deferred financing fees paid (3,020 ) — (27 ) (3,047 ) Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff (cash portion) — — (482 ) (482 ) Net proceeds from issuance of common shares 142,452 — — 142,452 Impact of stock option exercises, net (717 ) — — (717 ) Purchase of common shares for treasury for vesting (4,211 ) — — (4,211 ) Dividends paid to shareholders (198,678 ) — — (198,678 ) Net cash provided (used) by financing activities 279,826 (63,727 ) (13,531 ) 202,568 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash — — (62 ) (62 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 3,462 (552 ) 118 3,028 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period 1,089 1,289 1,905 4,283 Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period $ 4,551 $ 737 $ 2,023 $ 7,311
Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 EPR Properties (Issuer) Wholly Owned Subsidiary Guarantors Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidated Intercompany fee income (expense) $ 2,018 $ — $ (2,018 ) $ — Interest income (expense) on intercompany receivable/payable — 7,297 (7,297 ) — Net cash provided (used) by other operating activities (74,550 ) 254,721 35,602 215,773 Net cash provided (used) by operating activities (72,532 ) 262,018 26,287 215,773 Investing activities: Acquisition of rental properties and other assets (180 ) (175,075 ) (2,107 ) (177,362 ) Proceeds from sale of real estate — 19,175 1,476 20,651 Investment in mortgage notes receivable — (80,786 ) — (80,786 ) Proceeds from mortgage note receivable paydown — 44,556 19,320 63,876 Proceeds from sale of infrastructure related to issuance of revenue bonds — 43,462 — 43,462 Investment in promissory notes receivable — (66 ) — (66 ) Proceeds from insurance recovery — 2,635 401 3,036 Proceeds from sale of investments in a direct financing lease, net — 825 — 825 Additions to property under development (181 ) (282,554 ) (6,152 ) (288,887 ) Investment in intercompany notes payable — (2,063 ) 2,063 — Advances to subsidiaries, net (203,471 ) 231,048 (27,577 ) — Net cash used by investing activities (203,832 ) (198,843 ) (12,576 ) (415,251 ) Financing activities: Proceeds from debt facilities and senior unsecured notes 840,000 — 14,360 854,360 Principal payments on debt (496,000 ) (63,727 ) (27,382 ) (587,109 ) Deferred financing fees paid (3,020 ) — (27 ) (3,047 ) Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff (cash portion) — — (482 ) (482 ) Net proceeds from issuance of common shares 142,452 — — 142,452 Impact of stock option exercises, net (717 ) — — (717 ) Purchase of common shares for treasury for vesting (4,211 ) — — (4,211 ) Dividends paid to shareholders (198,678 ) — — (198,678 ) Net cash provided (used) by financing activities 279,826 (63,727 ) (13,531 ) 202,568 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash — — (62 ) (62 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 3,462 (552 ) 118 3,028 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period 1,089 1,289 1,905 4,283 Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period $ 4,551 $ 737 $ 2,023 $ 7,311 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 EPR Properties (Issuer) Wholly Owned Subsidiary Guarantors Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidated Intercompany fee income (expense) $ 2,062 $ — $ (2,062 ) $ — Interest income (expense) on intercompany receivable/payable 111 7,339 (7,450 ) — Net cash provided (used) by other operating activities (83,543 ) 235,839 32,012 184,308 Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations (81,370 ) 243,178 22,500 184,308 Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations — 514 — 514 Net cash provided (used) by operating activities (81,370 ) 243,692 22,500 184,822 Investing activities: Acquisition of rental properties and other assets (392 ) (135,627 ) (10 ) (136,029 ) Proceeds from sale of real estate — 44,911 1,081 45,992 Investment in mortgage note receivable — (18,073 ) (44,863 ) (62,936 ) Proceeds from mortgage note receivable paydown — 975 — 975 Proceeds from sale of investments in a direct financing lease, net — 4,741 — 4,741 Additions to property under development (5 ) (321,559 ) (3,295 ) (324,859 ) Advances to subsidiaries, net (374,011 ) 343,293 30,718 — Net cash used by investing activities (374,408 ) (81,339 ) (16,369 ) (472,116 ) Financing activities: Proceeds from debt facilities 648,914 155,000 — 803,914 Principal payments on debt (89,000 ) (317,897 ) (6,172 ) (413,069 ) Deferred financing fees paid (6,944 ) (8 ) — (6,952 ) Net proceeds from issuance of common shares 99,760 — — 99,760 Impact of stock option exercises, net (3,192 ) — — (3,192 ) Purchase of common shares for treasury for vesting (8,222 ) — — (8,222 ) Dividends paid to shareholders (172,926 ) — — (172,926 ) Net cash provided (used) by financing activities 468,390 (162,905 ) (6,172 ) 299,313 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash — (12 ) (729 ) (741 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 12,612 (564 ) (770 ) 11,278 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period (1,234 ) 2,074 2,496 3,336 Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period $ 11,378 $ 1,510 $ 1,726 $ 14,614

Summary of Significant Accoun34

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)segment	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Operating Segments
Number of Reportable Operating Segments | segment			4
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Percentage rents			$ 2,700	$ 1,800
Mortgage And Other Participating Interest Income			900	1,500
Prepaymentfee			3,600
Concentrations of Risk [Abstract]
Rental revenue	$ 102,282	$ 85,706	292,115	240,306
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Share based compensation			$ 8,282	6,218
Share based compensation, future vesting period minimum (in years)			4 years
Range of settlement date for shares for non-employee trustee from grant date, minimum (in years)			1 year
Share based compensation expense related to employees and trustees			$ 1,200
Deferred Costs	18,900		18,900		$ 18,300
Share-based compensation expense included in retirement severance expense			0	6,377
Retirement severance expense	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	18,578
American Multi-Cinema, Inc. [Member]
Concentrations of Risk [Abstract]
Percent of megaplex theatre rental leased by AMC			24.00%
Rental revenue			$ 65,300	$ 64,300
Percentage of lease revenue in total revenue			18.00%	21.00%
Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Share based compensation, future vesting period minimum (in years)			3 years
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Share based compensation, future vesting period minimum (in years)			4 years
Building [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Rental Properties [Abstract]
Estimated useful live of buildings (in years)			30 years
Building [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Rental Properties [Abstract]
Estimated useful live of buildings (in years)			40 years
Furniture, fixtures & equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Rental Properties [Abstract]
Estimated useful live of buildings (in years)			3 years
Furniture, fixtures & equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Rental Properties [Abstract]
Estimated useful live of buildings (in years)			25 years
Share Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Share based compensation, future vesting period minimum (in years)			4 years
Stock-option expense			$ 684	$ 830
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Share based compensation expense related to employees and trustees			$ 6,800	4,600
Restricted Stock [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Share based compensation, future vesting period minimum (in years)			3 years
Restricted Stock [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Share based compensation, future vesting period minimum (in years)			4 years
Restricted Share Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Range of settlement date for shares for non-employee trustee from grant date, minimum (in years)			1 year
Restricted Share Units [Member] | Non-Employee Trustees [Member]
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Share based compensation expense related to employees and trustees			$ 813	784
Chief Executive Officer [Member] | Accelerated Vesting of Shares [Member] | Employee Severance [Member] | Share Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Retirement severance expense				1,400
Chief Executive Officer [Member] | Accelerated Vesting of Shares [Member] | Employee Severance [Member] | Nonvested Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Retirement severance expense				$ 5,000

Rental Properties (Summary Of C

Rental Properties (Summary Of Carrying Amounts Of Rental Properties) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Carrying amounts of rental properties	$ 4,100,101		$ 3,559,502
Accumulated depreciation	(609,103)		(534,303)
Total	3,490,998		3,025,199
Depreciation expense on rental properties	76,300	$ 62,000
Building and improvements [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Carrying amounts of rental properties	3,156,812		2,837,611
Furniture, fixtures & equipment [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Carrying amounts of rental properties	40,177		34,423
Land [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Carrying amounts of rental properties	$ 903,112		$ 687,468

Investments and Dispositions (D

Investments and Dispositions (Details)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Aug. 18, 2016USD ($)	Apr. 22, 2016USD ($)properties	Apr. 06, 2016USD ($)	Feb. 26, 2016USD ($)	Jan. 05, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)segment	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Gain on sale of real estate							$ 1,615,000	$ (95,000)	$ 3,885,000	$ 23,829,000
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets									526,900,000
Proceeds from mortgage note receivable paydown									$ 63,876,000	975,000
Number of Reportable Operating Segments | segment									4
Prepaymentfee									$ 3,600,000
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff							$ 14,000	$ 18,000	905,000	$ 261,000
Theatre Properties [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff									472,000
Entertainment Reportable Operating Segment [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets									$ 198,300,000
Entertainment Reportable Operating Segment [Member] | Theatre Properties [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Number of properties acquired (in properties)									7
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets									$ 126,000,000
Entertainment Reportable Operating Segment [Member] | Entertainment Retail Center Properties [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment	$ 2,100,000
Gain on sale of real estate	$ 1,100,000
Proceeds from mortgage note receivable paydown			$ 44,300,000
number of properties sold | properties			1
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff			$ 335,000
Education Reportable Operating Segment [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets									$ 187,300,000
Education Reportable Operating Segment [Member] | Education Property Member
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment		$ 5,400,000		$ 11,200,000
Gain on sale of real estate		$ 549,000		$ 2,300,000
Proceeds from mortgage note receivable paydown						$ 19,300,000
Prepaymentfee						3,600,000
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff						$ 80,000
Education Reportable Operating Segment [Member] | early childhood education center [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Number of properties acquired (in properties)									2
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets									$ 8,400,000
Recreation Reportable Operating Segment [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets									140,000,000
Recreation Reportable Operating Segment [Member] | Ski Resorts [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets									21,000,000
Other Reportable Operating Segment [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment					$ 1,500,000
Gain on sale of real estate					$ 0
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets									$ 1,300,000

Accounts Receivable, Net (Sched

Accounts Receivable, Net (Schedule Of Accounts Receivable) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Insurance Settlements Receivable	$ 4,495	$ 0
Revenue Bond Receivable	9,700	0
Straight-line rent receivable	61,784	52,336
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(792)	(3,587)
Total	81,217	59,101
Tenants [Member]
Carrying amounts of accounts receivable	5,908	9,999
Non-Tenants [Member]
Carrying amounts of accounts receivable	$ 122	$ 353

Investments In Direct Financi38

Investments In Direct Financing Lease (Narrative) (Details)	Apr. 13, 2016USD ($)properties	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)properties	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)properties	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)properties
Net Investment in Direct Financing and Sales Type Leases		$ 189,152,000		$ 189,152,000		$ 190,880,000
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases, Initial Direct Costs		1,300,000		1,300,000		1,400,000
Allowance for lease losses				0		$ 0
Gain on sale of real estate		$ 1,615,000	$ (95,000)	$ 3,885,000	$ 23,829,000
Future Minimum Rentals Receivable				The Company’s direct financing lease has expiration dates ranging from approximately 16 to 19 years. Future minimum rentals receivable on this direct financing lease at September 30, 2016 are as follows (in thousands): Amount Year: 2016 $ 4,893 2017 19,947 2018 20,546 2019 21,162 2020 21,797 Thereafter 328,024 Total $ 416,369
Imagine Schools Member
Net Investment in Direct Financing and Sales Type Leases	$ 4,000,000
Number of public charter school properties (in properties) | properties		20		20		21
Gain on sale of real estate	$ 0
number of properties sold | properties	1

Investments In Direct Financi39

Investments In Direct Financing Lease (Summary Of Carrying Amounts Of Investment In Direct Financing Lease, Net) (Details) $ in Thousands		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)years	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Total minimum lease payments receivable		$ 416,369	$ 439,646
Estimated unguaranteed residual value of leased assets		159,303	162,669
Less deferred income	[1]	(386,520)	(411,435)
Investment in a direct financing lease, net		189,152	190,880
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases, Initial Direct Costs		$ 1,300	$ 1,400
Minimum [Member]
Length of lease (in years) | years		16
Maximum [Member]
Length of lease (in years) | years		19
[1]	Deferred income is net of $1.3 million and $1.4 million of initial direct costs at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

Investments In Direct Financi40

Investments In Direct Financing Lease (Future Minimum Rentals Receivable) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases [Abstract]
2,016	$ 4,893
2,017	19,947
2,018	20,546
2,019	21,162
2,020	21,797
Thereafter	328,024
Total	$ 416,369	$ 439,646

Debt and Capital Markets (Sched

Debt and Capital Markets (Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments) (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 01, 2016USD ($)loansproperties	Aug. 08, 2016USD ($)loansproperties	May 02, 2016USD ($)loansproperties	Apr. 21, 2016USD ($)	Feb. 18, 2016USD ($)properties	Jan. 21, 2016USD ($)shares	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)shares	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)shares	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Aug. 22, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015shares
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount	$ 21,700	$ 16,400	$ 24,500	$ 1,900	$ 4,600
Number Of Mortgage Notes Receivable | loans	4	3	2
Number of Properties Securing Mortgage Note | properties	4	3	2		1
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff							$ 14	$ 18	$ 905	$ 261
Common Shares, shares issued | shares						2,250,000	66,157,572		66,157,572			63,195,182
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares						$ 125,000			$ 142,452	$ 99,760
Theatre Properties [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff									$ 472
direct share purchase plan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Common Shares, shares issued | shares							258,263		258,263
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares									$ 16,900
Unsecured Debt [Member] | Private Placement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount											$ 340,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] | senior unsecured private placement notes payable, 4.35 percent, due August 22, 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount											$ 148,000
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate											4.35%
Unsecured Debt [Member] | senior unsecured private placement notes payable, 4.56 percent, due August 22, 2026 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount											$ 192,000
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate											4.56%

Variable Interest Entities (Nar

Variable Interest Entities (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets	$ 5.6
SVVI [Member]
Investment in unconsolidated VIE	165.6
Unconsolidated investment maximum exposure to loss	$ 165.6

Derivative Instruments (Narrati

Derivative Instruments (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands, CAD in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)swap_agreementspropertiesCAD / $	Sep. 30, 2016CADCAD / $	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
credit risk related contingent features default on debt amount	$ 25,000
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	7,000		$ 5,700
Derivative Asset	26,200		36,500
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	33,200		$ 42,200
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Estimated amount to be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to other expense in the next twelve months	2,600
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Fair value of derivatives in a liability position	7,000
Assets needed to settle obligations under the agreements	704
Interest Rate Risk [Member]
Estimated amount to be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to other expense in the next twelve months	$ 4,100
Cross Currency Swaps [Member]
Net exchange rate, CAD to US dollar | CAD / $	1.05	1.05
Cross Currency Swaps 2018 [Member]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 98,100	CAD 100
Description of Foreign Currency Exposure	13.5
Currency Forward Agreements [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Number of Canadian properties exposed to foreign currency exchange risk (in properties) | properties	4
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 94,300	CAD 100
Net exchange rate, CAD to US dollar | CAD / $	1.06	1.06
Currency Forward Agreements 2018 [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Derivative, Notional Amount | CAD		CAD 88.1
Net exchange rate, CAD to US dollar | CAD / $	1.13	1.13
interest rate swap 3.78percent [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Number of entered into interest rate swap agreements (in interest rate swaps) | swap_agreements	3
Derivative fixed interest rate	3.78%	3.78%
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 240,000
interest rate swap 2.94percent [Member] [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Number of entered into interest rate swap agreements (in interest rate swaps) | swap_agreements	2
Derivative fixed interest rate	2.94%	2.94%
interest rate swap 2.94percent [Member] [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 60,000
interest rate swap 2.94percent [Member] [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 300,000

Derivative Instruments (Summary

Derivative Instruments (Summary Of The Effect Of Derivative Instruments On The Consolidated Statements Of Changes In Equity And Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)		$ 3,341	$ 9,690	$ (12,277)	$ 20,470
Amount of Income (Expense) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion)		(674)	172	(2,013)	316
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Amount of Income (Expense) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion)	[1]	(1,317)	(490)	(3,970)	(1,375)
Cross Currency Swaps [Member]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)		279	2,068	(1,159)	4,622
Amount of Income (Expense) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion)	[2]	643	662	1,957	1,691
Currency Forward Agreements [Member]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)		1,735	10,719	(5,819)	20,732
Amount of Income (Expense) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings (Effective Portion)		0	0	0	0
Interest Expense [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)		$ 1,327	$ (3,097)	$ (5,299)	$ (4,884)
[1]	(1)Included in "Interest expense, net" in the accompanying consolidated statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015.
[2]	Included in "Other income" in the accompanying consolidated statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015.

Fair Value Disclosures (Assets

Fair Value Disclosures (Assets and Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability		$ (7,000)	$ (5,700)
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset		33,200	42,200
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Cross Currency Swaps [Member]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	[1]	4,459	7,575
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Cross Currency Swaps [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	[1]	4,459	7,575
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Currency Forward Agreements [Member]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	[1]	28,767	34,587
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Currency Forward Agreements [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	[1]	28,767	34,587
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability		(7,001)	(5,674)	[2]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	[2]	$ (7,001)	$ (5,674)
[1]	Included in "Other assets" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
[2]	**Included in "Accounts payable and accrued liabilities" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

Fair Value Disclosures (Narrati

Fair Value Disclosures (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable	$ 440,878	$ 423,780
Investment in a direct financing lease, net	$ 189,152	$ 190,880
Finance lease investment weighted average interest rate	12.00%	12.00%
Minimum interest on investments in direct finance lease	11.74%	11.74%
Maximum interest on investments in direct finance lease	12.38%	12.38%
Debt	$ 2,248,576	$ 1,981,920
Fixed Rate Mortgage Notes Receivable [Member]
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable	$ 440,900	$ 423,800
Weighted average interest rate of mortgage notes receivable	9.37%	9.36%
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	10.04%	10.05%
Fair value of notes receivable	$ 434,500	$ 415,700
Variable Rate Debt [Member]
Debt	$ 575,000	$ 571,000
Long-term debt, weighted average interest rate	2.69%	1.65%
Variable Rate Converted to Fixed Rate [Member]
Debt	$ 300,000	$ 300,000
Fixed Rate Debt [Member]
Debt	$ 1,690,000	$ 1,430,000
Long-term debt, weighted average interest rate	5.40%	5.66%
Weighted market rate for determining fair value of debt	3.76%	4.28%
Fair value of debt	$ 1,800,000
Long-term Debt, Fair Value		$ 1,550,000
Minimum [Member] | Fixed Rate Mortgage Notes Receivable [Member]
market rate used as discount factor to determine fair value of notes	8.00%	8.50%
Minimum [Member] | Fixed Rate Debt [Member]
market rate used as discount factor to determine fair value of debt	2.97%	3.33%
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%	4.94%

Earnings Per Share (Computation

Earnings Per Share (Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Basic EPS:
Income from continuing operations	$ 57,526	$ 50,054	$ 166,841	$ 141,583
Less: preferred dividend requirements	$ (5,951)	(5,951)	$ (17,855)	(17,855)
Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders		$ 44,103		$ 123,728
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic	63,627	58,083	63,296	57,468
Income from continuing operations, per basic share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.81	$ 0.76	$ 2.35	$ 2.15
Income from discontinued operations available to common shareholders		$ 141		$ 199
Income from discontinued operations, per basic share (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	$ 51,575	$ 44,244	$ 148,986	$ 123,927
Net income available to common shareholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.81	$ 0.76	$ 2.35	$ 2.15
Diluted EPS:
Share options (in shares)	120	195	97	231
Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders, diluted	$ 51,575	$ 44,103	$ 148,986	$ 123,728
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted	63,747	58,278	63,393	57,699
Income from continuing operations, per diluted share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.81	$ 0.76	$ 2.35	$ 2.15
Net Income Loss From Discontinuing Operation Available To Common Stockholders Diluted		$ 141		$ 199
Income from discontinued operations, per diluted share (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Net income available to common shareholders, diluted	$ 51,575	$ 44,244	$ 148,986	$ 123,927
Net income available to common shareholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.81	$ 0.76	$ 2.35	$ 2.15

Earnings Per Share (Narrative)

Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Anitidlutive securities exluded from computation of earnings per share [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit		$ 46.86		$ 51.64
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit		$ 65.50	$ 61.79	$ 65.50
Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Share [Member]
Anitidlutive securities exluded from computation of earnings per share [Line Items]
Common shares upon conversion of convertible preferred shares	2,000	2,000	2,000	2,000
Preferred share dividend percentage	5.75%	5.75%	5.75%	5.75%
Series E Cumulative Convertible Preferred Share [Member]
Anitidlutive securities exluded from computation of earnings per share [Line Items]
Common shares upon conversion of convertible preferred shares	1,600	1,600	1,600	1,600
Preferred share dividend percentage	9.00%	9.00%	9.00%	9.00%
Share Options [Member]
Anitidlutive securities exluded from computation of earnings per share [Line Items]
Common shares upon conversion of convertible preferred shares		323	84	315

Equity Incentive Plans (Summary

Equity Incentive Plans (Summary Of Share Option Activity) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	May 12, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit		$ 46.86		$ 51.64
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Non-employee Trustee Length of Period Subsequent to Grant Date Options Not Exercisable			1 year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term			5 years 8 months
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term			4 years 7 months
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number	255,872		255,872
Range of settlement date for shares for non-employee trustee from grant date, minimum			1 year
Maximum term of options granted (in years)			10 years
Exercisable rate for employees options, per year			25.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Number of Shares, Outstanding at Beginning of Period			516,305
Number of Shares, Exercised			(128,027)
Number of Shares, Granted			0
Number of Shares, Outstanding at End of Period	388,278		388,278
Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at Beginning of Period	$ 51.81		$ 51.81			$ 48.42
Average Exercise Price, Exercised			38.13
Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at End of Period	$ 51.81		$ 51.81			48.42
Weighted average fair value of options granted				$ 16.35
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised			$ 3,400	$ 6,700
Repurchase of treasury stock (in shares)			86,337
Repurchase of treasury stock, value			$ 5,600
Share based compensation expenses recognized in future periods			1,200
Retirement severance expense	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	18,578
Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Option Price Per Share, Outstanding at Beginning of Period	$ 19.02		$ 19.02			19.02
Option Price Per Share, Exercised			19.41
Option Price Per Share, Outstanding at End of Period	19.02		19.02			19.02
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Option Price Per Share, Outstanding at Beginning of Period	65.50		65.50			65.50
Option Price Per Share, Exercised			65.50
Option Price Per Share, Outstanding at End of Period	$ 65.50		$ 65.50			$ 65.50
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Range of settlement date for shares for non-employee trustee from grant date, minimum			1 year
Share Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Stock-option expense			$ 684	830
stock option expense including severance costs				$ 2,200
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Minimum				1.90%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate				48.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Forfeiture Rate				0.78%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term				6 years
Share Options [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate				5.90%
2016 Equity Incentive Plan [Member]
Common shares, options to purchase common shares and restricted share units, expected to granted (in shares)					1,950,000
Number of shares available for grant (in shares)	1,950,000		1,950,000
Chief Executive Officer [Member] | Accelerated Vesting of Shares [Member] | Employee Severance [Member] | Share Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Retirement severance expense				$ 1,400
Exercise Price Range Nineteen Point Two to Nineteen Point Nine Nine [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit			$ 19.02
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term			2 years 7 months
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term			2 years 7 months
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number	11,097		11,097
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Number of Shares, Outstanding at End of Period	11,097		11,097
Thirty To Thirty Nine Point Nine Nine Member
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit			$ 30
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term			3 years 3 months
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term			3 years 3 months
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number	1,428		1,428
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Number of Shares, Outstanding at End of Period	1,428		1,428
Forty To Forty Nine Point Nine Nine Member
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit			$ 40
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term			4 years 6 months
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term			4 years 4 months
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number	145,971		145,971
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Number of Shares, Outstanding at End of Period	160,251		160,251
Fifty To Fifty Nine Point Nine Nine Member
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit			$ 50
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term			6 years 11 months
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term			6 years 7 months
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number	48,679		48,679
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Number of Shares, Outstanding at End of Period	100,820		100,820
Sixty To Sixty Five Point Five Zero Member
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit			$ 60
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term			6 years 5 months
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term			3 years 9 months
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number	48,697		48,697
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Number of Shares, Outstanding at End of Period	114,682		114,682

Equity Incentive Plans (Summa50

Equity Incentive Plans (Summary Of Outstanding Options) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$ 46.86		$ 51.64
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	$ 65.50	$ 61.79	$ 65.50
Options outstanding (in shares)		388,278		516,305
Weighted avg. life remaining (in years)		5 years 8 months
Weighted avg. exercise price		$ 51.81		$ 48.42
Aggregate intrinsic value		$ 10,457
Share Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate			48.00%
Minimum [Member] | Share Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate			5.90%
Exercise Price Range Nineteen Point Two to Nineteen Point Nine Nine [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit		$ 19.02
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit		$ 19.99
Options outstanding (in shares)		11,097
Weighted avg. life remaining (in years)		2 years 7 months
Twenty To Twenty Nine Point Nine Nine Member
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit		$ 20
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit		29.99
Thirty To Thirty Nine Point Nine Nine Member
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit		30
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit		$ 39.99
Options outstanding (in shares)		1,428
Weighted avg. life remaining (in years)		3 years 3 months
Forty To Forty Nine Point Nine Nine Member
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit		$ 40
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit		$ 49.99
Options outstanding (in shares)		160,251
Weighted avg. life remaining (in years)		4 years 6 months
Fifty To Fifty Nine Point Nine Nine Member
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit		$ 50
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit		$ 59.99
Options outstanding (in shares)		100,820
Weighted avg. life remaining (in years)		6 years 11 months
Sixty To Sixty Five Point Five Zero Member
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit		$ 60
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit		$ 65.50
Options outstanding (in shares)		114,682
Weighted avg. life remaining (in years)		6 years 5 months

Equity Incentive Plans (Summa51

Equity Incentive Plans (Summary Of Exercisable Options) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$ 46.86		$ 51.64
Exercise price range, upper limit	$ 65.50	$ 61.79	$ 65.50
Options outstanding (in shares)		255,872
Weighted avg. life remaining (in years)		4 years 7 months
Weighted avg. exercise price		$ 49.48
Aggregate intrinsic value		$ 7,486
Exercise Price Range Nineteen Point Two to Nineteen Point Nine Nine [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit		$ 19.02
Exercise price range, upper limit		$ 19.99
Options outstanding (in shares)		11,097
Weighted avg. life remaining (in years)		2 years 7 months
Twenty To Twenty Nine Point Nine Nine Member
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit		$ 20
Exercise price range, upper limit		29.99
Thirty To Thirty Nine Point Nine Nine Member
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit		30
Exercise price range, upper limit		$ 39.99
Options outstanding (in shares)		1,428
Weighted avg. life remaining (in years)		3 years 3 months
Forty To Forty Nine Point Nine Nine Member
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit		$ 40
Exercise price range, upper limit		$ 49.99
Options outstanding (in shares)		145,971
Weighted avg. life remaining (in years)		4 years 4 months
Fifty To Fifty Nine Point Nine Nine Member
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit		$ 50
Exercise price range, upper limit		$ 59.99
Options outstanding (in shares)		48,679
Weighted avg. life remaining (in years)		6 years 7 months
Sixty To Sixty Five Point Five Zero Member
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit		$ 60
Exercise price range, upper limit		$ 65.50
Options outstanding (in shares)		48,697
Weighted avg. life remaining (in years)		3 years 9 months

Equity Incentive Plans (Summa52

Equity Incentive Plans (Summary Of Nonvested Share Activity) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Number of Shares, Outstanding at December 31, 2015	390,441
Number of Shares, Vested	(156,876)
Number of Shares, Outstanding at September 30, 2016	534,317
Number of Shares, Granted	300,752
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding at December 31, 2015	$ 54.84
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	61.53
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested	52.74
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding at September 30, 2016	$ 59.22
Weighted Average Life Remaining, Outstanding at September 30, 2016 (in years)	1 year 3 months 6 days
Share based compensation, future vesting period minimum (in years)	4 years
Fair value of non-vested shares	$ 9.2	$ 17.1
Unamortized share-based compensation expense	$ 18.6
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period	0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 0
Chief Executive Officer [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Fair value of non-vested shares		$ 6.7
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
Maximum [Member] | Restricted Stock [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
Minimum [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)	3 years
Minimum [Member] | Restricted Stock [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)	3 years

Equity Incentive Plans (Summa53

Equity Incentive Plans (Summary Of Restricted Share Unit Activity) (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Range of settlement date for shares for non-employee trustee from grant date, minimum	1 year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Number of Shares, Outstanding at December 31, 2015 | shares	390,441
Number of Shares, Granted | shares	300,752
Number of Shares, Vested | shares	(156,876)
Number of Shares, Outstanding at September 30, 2016 | shares	534,317
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding at December 31, 2015 | $ / shares	$ 54.84
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted | $ / shares	61.53
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested | $ / shares	52.74
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding at September 30, 2016 | $ / shares	$ 59.22
Weighted Average Life Remaining, Outstanding at September 30, 2016 (in years)	1 year 3 months 6 days
Unamortized share-based compensation expense | $	$ 18,600
Restricted Share Units [Member]
Range of settlement date for shares for non-employee trustee from grant date, minimum	1 year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Number of Shares, Outstanding at December 31, 2015 | shares	18,036
Number of Shares, Granted | shares	15,805
Number of Shares, Vested | shares	(18,036)
Number of Shares, Outstanding at September 30, 2016 | shares	15,805
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding at December 31, 2015 | $ / shares	$ 57.57
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted | $ / shares	70.93
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested | $ / shares	57.57
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding at September 30, 2016 | $ / shares	$ 70.93
Weighted Average Life Remaining, Outstanding at September 30, 2016 (in years)	7 months 8 days
Unamortized share-based compensation expense | $	$ 654

Other Commitments And Conting54

Other Commitments And Contingencies (Details)	Oct. 20, 2011USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)mortgagenotesdevelopmentproject
Commitment to fund project development		$ 284,400,000
Number of Surety Bonds		3
Surety bonds		$ 21,700,000
Number of Mortgage Notes Receivable (in mortgage notes) | mortgagenotes		5
Mortgage notes receivable with commitments		$ 16,700,000
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted		$ 24,900,000
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value	$ 800,000,000
Theatre Properties [Member]
Development projects in process (in projects) | developmentproject		20
Commitment to fund project development		$ 91,700,000
recreationproperties [Member]
Development projects in process (in projects) | developmentproject		6
Commitment to fund project development		$ 66,800,000
Concord Resort [Member]
Commitment to fund project development		120,000,000
Adelaar Infrastructure [Member]
Special Assessment Bond		110,000,000
Property under development		43,400,000
Anticipated reimbursement received from payment of economic development revenue bonds		$ 44,900,000
Education Property Member
Development projects in process (in projects) | developmentproject		17
Commitment to fund project development		$ 125,900,000
Louisiana Theatre Properties [Member]
Development projects in process (in projects) | developmentproject		2
Economic development revenue bond term		30 years
Deferred assets related to guarantee		$ 10,600,000
Deferred liabilities related to guarantee		10,600,000
Loss contingency		$ 0
Minimum [Member] | Louisiana Theatre Properties [Member]
Economic development revenue bond annual fees percentage		2.88%
Maximum [Member] | Louisiana Theatre Properties [Member]
Economic development revenue bond annual fees percentage		4.00%

Segment Information Balance She

Segment Information Balance Sheet Data (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)segment	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of Reportable Operating Segments | segment	4
Total Assets	$ 4,620,970	$ 4,217,270
Entertainment Reportable Operating Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Assets	2,125,337	2,006,926
Education Reportable Operating Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Assets	1,180,344	1,013,930
Recreation Reportable Operating Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Assets	1,073,502	935,266
Other Reportable Operating Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Assets	191,512	203,757
Corporate / Unallocated
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Assets	$ 50,275	$ 57,391

Segment Information Operating D

Segment Information Operating Data (Details) - USD ($)	Feb. 26, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Rental revenue		$ 102,282,000	$ 85,706,000	$ 292,115,000	$ 240,306,000
Tenant reimbursements		3,821,000	3,718,000	11,577,000	11,986,000
Other income		2,476,000	718,000	5,812,000	2,416,000
Mortgage and other financing income		17,031,000	18,193,000	52,907,000	54,321,000
Total revenue		125,610,000	108,335,000	362,411,000	309,029,000
Property operating expense		5,626,000	5,496,000	16,687,000	17,623,000
Other expense		0	221,000	5,000	533,000
Total investment expenses		5,626,000	5,717,000	16,692,000	18,156,000
Net Operating Income - Before Unallocated Items		119,984,000	102,618,000	345,719,000	290,873,000
Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Income:
General and administrative expense		(9,091,000)	(7,482,000)	(27,309,000)	(22,920,000)
Retirement severance expense		0	0	0	(18,578,000)
Costs associated with loan refinancing		(14,000)	(18,000)	(905,000)	(261,000)
Interest expense, net		(24,265,000)	(20,529,000)	(70,310,000)	(59,123,000)
Transaction costs		(2,947,000)	(783,000)	(4,881,000)	(6,818,000)
Depreciation and amortization		(27,601,000)	(23,498,000)	(79,222,000)	(64,702,000)
Equity in income from joint ventures		203,000	339,000	501,000	701,000
Gain on sale of real estate		1,615,000	(95,000)	3,885,000	23,829,000
Income tax expense		(358,000)	(498,000)	(637,000)	(1,418,000)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		0	(141,000)	0	(199,000)
Net income attributable to EPR Properties		57,526,000	50,195,000	166,841,000	141,782,000
Preferred dividend requirements		(5,951,000)	(5,951,000)	(17,855,000)	(17,855,000)
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties		51,575,000	44,244,000	148,986,000	123,927,000
Entertainment Reportable Operating Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Rental revenue		64,134,000	59,637,000	185,530,000	179,407,000
Tenant reimbursements		3,816,000	3,718,000	11,570,000	12,009,000
Other income		8,000	1,000	222,000	504,000
Mortgage and other financing income		1,294,000	1,782,000	4,927,000	5,346,000
Total revenue		69,252,000	65,138,000	202,249,000	197,266,000
Property operating expense		5,228,000	5,413,000	15,815,000	17,399,000
Other expense			0	0	0
Total investment expenses		5,228,000	5,413,000	15,815,000	17,399,000
Net Operating Income - Before Unallocated Items		64,024,000	59,725,000	186,434,000	179,867,000
Education Reportable Operating Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Rental revenue		19,900,000	13,990,000	54,797,000	34,887,000
Tenant reimbursements		5,000	0	7,000	0
Other income		0	0	0	0
Mortgage and other financing income		7,319,000	7,479,000	25,228,000	23,056,000
Total revenue		27,224,000	21,469,000	80,032,000	57,943,000
Property operating expense		0	0	0	0
Other expense			0	0	0
Total investment expenses		0	0	0	0
Net Operating Income - Before Unallocated Items		27,224,000	21,469,000	80,032,000	57,943,000
Recreation Reportable Operating Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Rental revenue		15,958,000	12,079,000	45,443,000	26,012,000
Tenant reimbursements		0	0	0	0
Other income		1,825,000	0	3,635,000	0
Mortgage and other financing income		8,384,000	8,835,000	22,650,000	25,629,000
Total revenue		26,167,000	20,914,000	71,728,000	51,641,000
Property operating expense		0	0	8,000	0
Other expense			0	0	0
Total investment expenses		0	0	8,000	0
Net Operating Income - Before Unallocated Items		26,167,000	20,914,000	71,720,000	51,641,000
Other Reportable Operating Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Rental revenue		2,290,000	0	6,345,000	0
Tenant reimbursements		0	0	0	(23,000)
Other income		0	55,000	0	118,000
Mortgage and other financing income		34,000	97,000	102,000	290,000
Total revenue		2,324,000	152,000	6,447,000	385,000
Property operating expense		233,000	83,000	419,000	224,000
Other expense			221,000	5,000	533,000
Total investment expenses		233,000	304,000	424,000	757,000
Net Operating Income - Before Unallocated Items		2,091,000	(152,000)	6,023,000	(372,000)
Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Income:
Gain on sale of real estate	$ 0
Corporate / Unallocated
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Rental revenue		0	0	0	0
Tenant reimbursements		0	0	0	0
Other income		643,000	662,000	1,955,000	1,794,000
Mortgage and other financing income		0	0	0	0
Total revenue		643,000	662,000	1,955,000	1,794,000
Property operating expense		165,000	0	445,000	0
Other expense			0	0	0
Total investment expenses		165,000	0	445,000	0
Net Operating Income - Before Unallocated Items		$ 478,000	$ 662,000	$ 1,510,000	$ 1,794,000

Condensed Consolidating Finan57

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Rental properties, net	$ 3,490,998	$ 3,025,199
Land held for development	22,530	23,610
Property under development	263,026	378,920
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable	440,878	423,780
Investment in a direct financing lease, net	189,152	190,880
Investment in joint ventures	6,159	6,168
Cash and cash equivalents	7,311	4,283	$ 14,614	$ 3,336
Restricted cash	20,463	10,578
Accounts receivable, net	81,217	59,101
Intercompany notes receivable	0	0
Investments in subsidiaries	0	0
Other assets	99,236	94,751
Total assets	4,620,970	4,217,270
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	101,019	92,178
Dividends payable	26,312	24,352
Unearned rents and interest	55,636	44,952
Intercompany notes payable	0	0
Debt	2,248,576	1,981,920
Total liabilities	2,431,543	2,143,402
Total equity	2,189,427	2,073,868
Total liabilities and equity	4,620,970	4,217,270
EPR Properties (Issuer) [Member]
Rental properties, net	0	0
Land held for development	0	0
Property under development	181	0
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable	0	0
Investment in a direct financing lease, net	0	0
Investment in joint ventures	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents	4,551	1,089	11,378	(1,234)
Restricted cash	370	475
Accounts receivable, net	135	285
Intercompany notes receivable	0	0
Investments in subsidiaries	4,278,472	3,825,897
Other assets	22,477	23,053
Total assets	4,306,186	3,850,799
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	44,253	49,671
Dividends payable	26,312	24,352
Unearned rents and interest	0	0
Intercompany notes payable	0	0
Debt	2,046,194	1,702,908
Total liabilities	2,116,759	1,776,931
Total equity	2,189,427	2,073,868
Total liabilities and equity	4,306,186	3,850,799
Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Guarantors [Member]
Rental properties, net	3,057,994	2,590,158
Land held for development	1,258	1,258
Property under development	216,637	324,360
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable	438,166	400,935
Investment in a direct financing lease, net	189,152	190,880
Investment in joint ventures	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents	737	1,289	1,510	2,074
Restricted cash	19,037	9,059
Accounts receivable, net	72,418	49,237
Intercompany notes receivable	179,589	177,526
Investments in subsidiaries	0	0
Other assets	24,174	10,589
Total assets	4,199,162	3,755,291
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	53,461	39,228
Dividends payable	0	0
Unearned rents and interest	54,894	44,012
Intercompany notes payable	0	0
Debt	0	63,682
Total liabilities	108,355	146,922
Total equity	4,090,807	3,608,369
Total liabilities and equity	4,199,162	3,755,291
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Rental properties, net	433,004	435,041
Land held for development	21,272	22,352
Property under development	46,208	54,560
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable	2,712	22,845
Investment in a direct financing lease, net	0	0
Investment in joint ventures	6,159	6,168
Cash and cash equivalents	2,023	1,905	$ 1,726	$ 2,496
Restricted cash	1,056	1,044
Accounts receivable, net	8,664	9,579
Intercompany notes receivable	0	0
Investments in subsidiaries	0	0
Other assets	52,585	61,109
Total assets	573,683	614,603
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	3,305	3,279
Dividends payable	0	0
Unearned rents and interest	742	940
Intercompany notes payable	179,589	177,526
Debt	202,382	215,330
Total liabilities	386,018	397,075
Total equity	187,665	217,528
Total liabilities and equity	573,683	614,603
Consolidated Elimination [Member]
Rental properties, net	0	0
Land held for development	0	0
Property under development	0	0
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable	0	0
Investment in a direct financing lease, net	0	0
Investment in joint ventures	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Restricted cash	0	0
Accounts receivable, net	0	0
Intercompany notes receivable	(179,589)	(177,526)
Investments in subsidiaries	(4,278,472)	(3,825,897)
Other assets	0	0
Total assets	(4,458,061)	(4,003,423)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	0	0
Dividends payable	0	0
Unearned rents and interest	0	0
Intercompany notes payable	(179,589)	(177,526)
Debt	0	0
Total liabilities	(179,589)	(177,526)
Total equity	(4,278,472)	(3,825,897)
Total liabilities and equity	$ (4,458,061)	$ (4,003,423)

Condensed Consolidating Finan58

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Rental revenue	$ 102,282	$ 85,706	$ 292,115	$ 240,306
Tenant reimbursements	3,821	3,718	11,577	11,986
Other income	2,476	718	5,812	2,416
Mortgage and other financing income	17,031	18,193	52,907	54,321
Intercompany fee income	0	0	0	0
Interest income on intercompany notes receivable	0	0	0	0
Total revenue	125,610	108,335	362,411	309,029
Equity in subsidiaries' earnings	0	0	0	0
Property operating expense	5,626	5,496	16,687	17,623
Intercompany fee expense	0	0	0	0
Other expense	0	221	5	533
General and administrative expense	9,091	7,482	27,309	22,920
Retirement severance expense	0	0	0	18,578
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff	14	18	905	261
Interest expense, net	24,265	20,529	70,310	59,123
Interest expense on intercompany notes payable	0	0	0	0
Transaction costs	2,947	783	4,881	6,818
Depreciation and amortization	27,601	23,498	79,222	64,702
Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items	56,066	50,308	163,092	118,471
Equity in income from joint ventures	203	339	501	701
Gain on sale of real estate	1,615	(95)	3,885	23,829
Income before income taxes	57,884	50,552	167,478	143,001
Income tax expense	(358)	(498)	(637)	(1,418)
Income from continuing operations	57,526	50,054	166,841	141,583
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	0	141	0	199
Net income attributable to EPR Properties	57,526	50,195	166,841	141,782
Dividends, Preferred Stock	(5,951)	(5,951)	(17,855)	(17,855)
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	51,575	44,244	148,986	123,927
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	58,739	47,315	165,917	134,626
EPR Properties (Issuer) [Member]
Rental revenue	0	0	0	0
Tenant reimbursements	0	0	0	0
Other income	0	0	0	0
Mortgage and other financing income	286	212	710	636
Intercompany fee income	677	665	2,018	2,062
Interest income on intercompany notes receivable	0	0	0	111
Total revenue	963	877	2,728	2,809
Equity in subsidiaries' earnings	84,755	71,740	240,420	224,052
Property operating expense	0	0	0	0
Intercompany fee expense	0	0	0	0
Other expense		0	0	0
General and administrative expense	0	0	0	0
Retirement severance expense				18,578
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff	0	0	0	243
Interest expense, net	24,414	20,843	69,042	57,027
Interest expense on intercompany notes payable	0	0	0	0
Transaction costs	2,947	746	4,778	6,482
Depreciation and amortization	449	422	1,338	1,200
Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items	57,908	50,606	167,990	143,331
Equity in income from joint ventures	0	0	0	0
Gain on sale of real estate	0	0	0	0
Income before income taxes	57,908	50,606	167,990	143,331
Income tax expense	382	(411)	1,149	(1,549)
Income from continuing operations		50,195		141,782
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		0		0
Net income attributable to EPR Properties	57,526	50,195	166,841	141,782
Dividends, Preferred Stock	(5,951)	(5,951)	(17,855)	(17,855)
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	51,575	44,244	148,986	123,927
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	58,739	47,315	165,917	134,626
Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Guarantors [Member]
Rental revenue	89,178	72,001	251,900	198,040
Tenant reimbursements	1,338	1,254	4,059	3,928
Other income	1,829	1	3,648	3
Mortgage and other financing income	16,692	16,526	48,370	46,830
Intercompany fee income	0	0	0	0
Interest income on intercompany notes receivable	2,460	2,390	7,297	7,339
Total revenue	111,497	92,172	315,274	256,140
Equity in subsidiaries' earnings	0	0	0	0
Property operating expense	2,916	2,636	8,135	8,412
Intercompany fee expense	0	0	0	0
Other expense		0	0	0
General and administrative expense	7,927	6,201	23,318	18,510
Retirement severance expense				0
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff	14	18	353	18
Interest expense, net	(2,395)	(2,754)	(5,596)	(5,254)
Interest expense on intercompany notes payable	0	0	0	0
Transaction costs	0	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	23,768	19,834	67,516	53,592
Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items	79,267	66,237	221,548	180,862
Equity in income from joint ventures	0	0	0	0
Gain on sale of real estate	1,615	(95)	3,885	23,653
Income before income taxes	80,882	66,142	225,433	204,515
Income tax expense	0	0	0	0
Income from continuing operations		66,142		204,515
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		141		199
Net income attributable to EPR Properties	80,882	66,283	225,433	204,714
Dividends, Preferred Stock	0	0	0	0
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	80,882	66,283	225,433	204,714
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	80,882	66,280	225,433	204,663
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Rental revenue	13,104	13,705	40,215	42,266
Tenant reimbursements	2,483	2,464	7,518	8,058
Other income	647	717	2,164	2,413
Mortgage and other financing income	53	1,455	3,827	6,855
Intercompany fee income	0	0	0	0
Interest income on intercompany notes receivable	0	0	0	0
Total revenue	16,287	18,341	53,724	59,592
Equity in subsidiaries' earnings	0	0	0	0
Property operating expense	2,710	2,860	8,552	9,211
Intercompany fee expense	677	665	2,018	2,062
Other expense		221	5	533
General and administrative expense	1,164	1,281	3,991	4,410
Retirement severance expense				0
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff	0	0	552	0
Interest expense, net	2,246	2,440	6,864	7,350
Interest expense on intercompany notes payable	2,460	2,390	7,297	7,450
Transaction costs	0	37	103	336
Depreciation and amortization	3,384	3,242	10,368	9,910
Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items	3,646	5,205	13,974	18,330
Equity in income from joint ventures	203	339	501	701
Gain on sale of real estate	0	0	0	176
Income before income taxes	3,849	5,544	14,475	19,207
Income tax expense	(24)	(87)	(512)	131
Income from continuing operations		5,457		19,338
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		0		0
Net income attributable to EPR Properties	3,873	5,457	14,987	19,338
Dividends, Preferred Stock	0	0	0	0
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	3,873	5,457	14,987	19,338
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	2,440	5,359	15,391	15,913
Consolidated Elimination [Member]
Rental revenue	0	0	0	0
Tenant reimbursements	0	0	0	0
Other income	0	0	0	0
Mortgage and other financing income	0	0	0	0
Intercompany fee income	(677)	(665)	(2,018)	(2,062)
Interest income on intercompany notes receivable	(2,460)	(2,390)	(7,297)	(7,450)
Total revenue	(3,137)	(3,055)	(9,315)	(9,512)
Equity in subsidiaries' earnings	(84,755)	(71,740)	(240,420)	(224,052)
Property operating expense	0	0	0	0
Intercompany fee expense	(677)	(665)	(2,018)	(2,062)
Other expense		0	0	0
General and administrative expense	0	0	0	0
Retirement severance expense				0
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff	0	0	0	0
Interest expense, net	0	0	0	0
Interest expense on intercompany notes payable	(2,460)	(2,390)	(7,297)	(7,450)
Transaction costs	0	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0	0
Income before equity in income from joint ventures and other items	(84,755)	(71,740)	(240,420)	(224,052)
Equity in income from joint ventures	0	0	0	0
Gain on sale of real estate	0	0	0	0
Income before income taxes	(84,755)	(71,740)	(240,420)	(224,052)
Income tax expense	0	0	0	0
Income from continuing operations		(71,740)		(224,052)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		0		0
Net income attributable to EPR Properties	(84,755)	(71,740)	(240,420)	(224,052)
Dividends, Preferred Stock	0	0	0	0
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	(84,755)	(71,740)	(240,420)	(224,052)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	$ (83,322)	$ (71,639)	$ (240,824)	$ (220,576)

Condensed Consolidating Finan59

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 21, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Intercompany fee income (expense)		$ 0	$ 0
Interest income (expense) on intercompany receivable/payable		0	0
Net cash provided (used) by other operating activities		215,773	184,308
Net operating cash provided by continuing operations		215,773	184,308
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations		0	514
Net cash provided by operating activities		215,773	184,822
Acquisition of rental properties and other assets		(177,362)	(136,029)
Proceeds from sale of real estate		20,651	45,992
Investment in mortgage notes receivable		(80,786)	(62,936)
Proceeds from mortgage note receivable paydown		63,876	975
Proceeds from sale of infrastructure related to issuance of revenue bonds		43,462	0
Investment in promissory notes receivable		66	0
Payments to Acquire Lease Receivables		3,036
Proceeds from insurance recovery		3,036	0
Proceeds from Sale of Lease Receivables		825	4,741
Additions to properties under development		(288,887)	(324,859)
Investment In Intercompany Notes Payable		0
Advances to subsidiaries, net		0	0
Net cash used by investing activities		(415,251)	(472,116)
Proceeds from long-term debt facilities		854,360	803,914
Principal payments on long-term debt		(587,109)	(413,069)
Deferred financing fees paid		(3,047)	(6,952)
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff (cash portion)		(482)	0
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares	$ 125,000	142,452	99,760
Impact of stock option exercises, net		(717)	(3,192)
Purchase of common shares for treasury		(4,211)	(8,222)
Dividends paid to shareholders		(198,678)	(172,926)
Net cash provided by financing activities		202,568	299,313
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		(62)	(741)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		3,028	11,278
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year		4,283	3,336
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year		7,311	14,614
EPR Properties (Issuer) [Member]
Intercompany fee income (expense)		2,018	(2,062)
Interest income (expense) on intercompany receivable/payable		0	111
Net cash provided (used) by other operating activities		(74,550)	(83,543)
Net operating cash provided by continuing operations			(81,370)
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations			0
Net cash provided by operating activities		(72,532)	(81,370)
Acquisition of rental properties and other assets		(180)	(392)
Proceeds from sale of real estate		0	0
Investment in mortgage notes receivable		0	0
Proceeds from mortgage note receivable paydown		0	0
Proceeds from sale of infrastructure related to issuance of revenue bonds		0
Investment in promissory notes receivable		0
Payments to Acquire Lease Receivables		0
Proceeds from Sale of Lease Receivables		0	0
Additions to properties under development		(181)	(5)
Investment In Intercompany Notes Payable		0
Advances to subsidiaries, net		(203,471)	(374,011)
Net cash used by investing activities		(203,832)	(374,408)
Proceeds from long-term debt facilities		840,000	648,914
Principal payments on long-term debt		(496,000)	(89,000)
Deferred financing fees paid		(3,020)	(6,944)
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff (cash portion)		0
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares		142,452	99,760
Impact of stock option exercises, net		(717)	(3,192)
Purchase of common shares for treasury		(4,211)	(8,222)
Dividends paid to shareholders		(198,678)	(172,926)
Net cash provided by financing activities		279,826	468,390
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		0	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		3,462	12,612
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year		1,089	(1,234)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year		4,551	11,378
Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Guarantors [Member]
Intercompany fee income (expense)		0	0
Interest income (expense) on intercompany receivable/payable		7,297	7,339
Net cash provided (used) by other operating activities		254,721	235,839
Net operating cash provided by continuing operations			243,178
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations			514
Net cash provided by operating activities		262,018	243,692
Acquisition of rental properties and other assets		(175,075)	(135,627)
Proceeds from sale of real estate		19,175	44,911
Investment in mortgage notes receivable		(80,786)	(18,073)
Proceeds from mortgage note receivable paydown		44,556	975
Proceeds from sale of infrastructure related to issuance of revenue bonds		43,462
Investment in promissory notes receivable		66
Payments to Acquire Lease Receivables		2,635
Proceeds from Sale of Lease Receivables		825	4,741
Additions to properties under development		(282,554)	(321,559)
Investment In Intercompany Notes Payable		(2,063)
Advances to subsidiaries, net		231,048	343,293
Net cash used by investing activities		(198,843)	(81,339)
Proceeds from long-term debt facilities		0	155,000
Principal payments on long-term debt		(63,727)	(317,897)
Deferred financing fees paid		0	(8)
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff (cash portion)		0
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares		0	0
Impact of stock option exercises, net		0	0
Purchase of common shares for treasury		0	0
Dividends paid to shareholders		0	0
Net cash provided by financing activities		(63,727)	(162,905)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		0	(12)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(552)	(564)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year		1,289	2,074
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year		737	1,510
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Intercompany fee income (expense)		(2,018)	2,062
Interest income (expense) on intercompany receivable/payable		(7,297)	(7,450)
Net cash provided (used) by other operating activities		35,602	32,012
Net operating cash provided by continuing operations			22,500
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations			0
Net cash provided by operating activities		26,287	22,500
Acquisition of rental properties and other assets		(2,107)	(10)
Proceeds from sale of real estate		1,476	1,081
Investment in mortgage notes receivable		0	(44,863)
Proceeds from mortgage note receivable paydown		19,320	0
Proceeds from sale of infrastructure related to issuance of revenue bonds		0
Investment in promissory notes receivable		0
Payments to Acquire Lease Receivables		401
Proceeds from Sale of Lease Receivables		0	0
Additions to properties under development		(6,152)	(3,295)
Investment In Intercompany Notes Payable		2,063
Advances to subsidiaries, net		(27,577)	30,718
Net cash used by investing activities		(12,576)	(16,369)
Proceeds from long-term debt facilities		14,360	0
Principal payments on long-term debt		(27,382)	(6,172)
Deferred financing fees paid		(27)	0
Costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff (cash portion)		(482)
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares		0	0
Impact of stock option exercises, net		0	0
Purchase of common shares for treasury		0	0
Dividends paid to shareholders		0	0
Net cash provided by financing activities		(13,531)	(6,172)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		(62)	(729)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		118	(770)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year		1,905	2,496
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year		$ 2,023	$ 1,726

Subsequent Events (Details)

Subsequent Events (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Nov. 02, 2016USD ($)properties$ / sharesshares	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 01, 2016properties	Aug. 08, 2016properties	May 02, 2016properties	Feb. 18, 2016properties
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of Properties Securing Mortgage Note | properties			4	3	2	1
Mortgage notes receivable with commitments		$ 16.7
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of Properties Securing Mortgage Note | properties	14
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Carrying Amount of Mortgages	$ 244
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Other	647
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	$ 700
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Interest Rate	8.50%
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Other	$ 53
Mortgage notes receivable with commitments	52
business combination termination fee	60
Business Acquisition, Transaction Costs	$ 10
attractions [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of Businesses Acquired | properties	15
family entertainment center [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of Businesses Acquired | properties	5
attractions and family entertainment centers [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	$ 456
Ski Resorts [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	$ 374
Minimum [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Share Price | $ / shares	$ 68.25
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance | shares	7.8
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired	11.00%
Maximum [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Share Price | $ / shares	$ 82.63
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance | shares	9.5
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired	13.00%