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Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation Properties (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance $ 1,645,523us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances  
Land, initial cost 999,514us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand  
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 2,099,501us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements  
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 205,978us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements  
Land, gross amount 1,005,641us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand  
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 2,299,352us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements  
Fair value of Concord resort land received 3,304,993us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue 2,804,609us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
Accumulated depreciation 465,660us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation 409,643us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
Dallas Retail    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_DallasRetailMember
 
Land, initial cost 3,060us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_DallasRetailMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 15,281us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_DallasRetailMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 18,843us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_DallasRetailMember
 
Land, gross amount 3,060us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_DallasRetailMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 34,124us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_DallasRetailMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 37,184us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_DallasRetailMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (11,188)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_DallasRetailMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Oakview 24 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Oakview24Member
 
Land, initial cost 5,215us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Oakview24Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 16,700us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Oakview24Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 59us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Oakview24Member
 
Land, gross amount 5,215us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Oakview24Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 16,759us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Oakview24Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 21,974us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Oakview24Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (7,122)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Oakview24Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
First Colony 24 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 15,563us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_FirstColony24Member
 
Land, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_FirstColony24Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 19,100us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_FirstColony24Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 67us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_FirstColony24Member
 
Land, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_FirstColony24Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 19,167us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_FirstColony24Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 19,167us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_FirstColony24Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (8,146)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_FirstColony24Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Huebner Oaks 14    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HuebnerOaks14Member
 
Land, initial cost 3,006us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HuebnerOaks14Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 13,662us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HuebnerOaks14Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 2,058us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HuebnerOaks14Member
 
Land, gross amount 3,006us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HuebnerOaks14Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 15,720us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HuebnerOaks14Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 18,726us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HuebnerOaks14Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (5,853)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HuebnerOaks14Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Lennox Town Center 24 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LennoxTownCenter24Member
 
Land, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LennoxTownCenter24Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 12,685us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LennoxTownCenter24Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LennoxTownCenter24Member
 
Land, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LennoxTownCenter24Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 12,685us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LennoxTownCenter24Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 12,685us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LennoxTownCenter24Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (5,233)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LennoxTownCenter24Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Mission Valley 20 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MissionValley20Member
 
Land, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MissionValley20Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 16,028us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MissionValley20Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MissionValley20Member
 
Land, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MissionValley20Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 16,028us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MissionValley20Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 16,028us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MissionValley20Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (6,612)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MissionValley20Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Ontario Mills 30 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OntarioMills30Member
 
Land, initial cost 5,521us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OntarioMills30Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 19,449us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OntarioMills30Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OntarioMills30Member
 
Land, gross amount 5,521us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OntarioMills30Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 19,449us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OntarioMills30Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 24,970us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OntarioMills30Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (8,023)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OntarioMills30Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Promenade 16 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Promenade16Member
 
Land, initial cost 6,021us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Promenade16Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 22,104us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Promenade16Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Promenade16Member
 
Land, gross amount 6,021us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Promenade16Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 22,104us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Promenade16Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 28,125us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Promenade16Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (9,118)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Promenade16Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Studio 30 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Studio30Member
 
Land, initial cost 6,023us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Studio30Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 20,037us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Studio30Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Studio30Member
 
Land, gross amount 6,023us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Studio30Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 20,037us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Studio30Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 26,060us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Studio30Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (8,265)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Studio30Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
West Olive 16 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestOlive16Member
 
Land, initial cost 4,985us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestOlive16Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 12,601us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestOlive16Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 4,075us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestOlive16Member
 
Land, gross amount 4,985us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestOlive16Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 16,676us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestOlive16Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 21,661us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestOlive16Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (5,443)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestOlive16Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Leawood Town Center 20 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 12,982us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LeawoodTownCenter20Member
 
Land, initial cost 3,714us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LeawoodTownCenter20Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 12,086us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LeawoodTownCenter20Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 4,110us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LeawoodTownCenter20Member
 
Land, gross amount 3,714us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LeawoodTownCenter20Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 16,196us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LeawoodTownCenter20Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 19,910us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LeawoodTownCenter20Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (5,172)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LeawoodTownCenter20Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Gulf Pointe 30 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GulfPointe30Member
 
Land, initial cost 4,304us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GulfPointe30Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 21,496us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GulfPointe30Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 76us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GulfPointe30Member
 
Land, gross amount 4,304us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GulfPointe30Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 21,572us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GulfPointe30Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 25,876us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GulfPointe30Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (9,123)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GulfPointe30Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
South Barrington 30 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SouthBarrington30Member
 
Land, initial cost 6,577us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SouthBarrington30Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 27,723us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SouthBarrington30Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 98us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SouthBarrington30Member
 
Land, gross amount 6,577us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SouthBarrington30Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 27,821us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SouthBarrington30Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 34,398us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SouthBarrington30Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (11,708)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SouthBarrington30Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Mesquite 30 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Mesquite30Member
 
Land, initial cost 2,912us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Mesquite30Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 20,288us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Mesquite30Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 4,885us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Mesquite30Member
 
Land, gross amount 2,912us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Mesquite30Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 25,173us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Mesquite30Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 28,085us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Mesquite30Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (8,568)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Mesquite30Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Hampton Town Center 24 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HamptonTownCenter24Member
 
Land, initial cost 3,822us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HamptonTownCenter24Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 24,678us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HamptonTownCenter24Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 88us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HamptonTownCenter24Member
 
Land, gross amount 3,822us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HamptonTownCenter24Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 24,766us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HamptonTownCenter24Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 28,588us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HamptonTownCenter24Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (10,216)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HamptonTownCenter24Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Broward 18    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 8,750us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Broward18Member
 
Land, initial cost 6,771us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Broward18Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 9,899us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Broward18Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 3,845us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Broward18Member
 
Land, gross amount 6,771us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Broward18Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 13,744us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Broward18Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 20,515us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Broward18Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (5,794)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Broward18Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Raleigh Grande 16 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 5,648us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RaleighGrande16Member
 
Land, initial cost 2,919us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RaleighGrande16Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 5,559us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RaleighGrande16Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 951us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RaleighGrande16Member
 
Land, gross amount 2,919us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RaleighGrande16Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 6,510us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RaleighGrande16Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 9,429us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RaleighGrande16Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (2,358)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RaleighGrande16Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Paradise 24 and XD [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 17,757us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Paradise24AndXdMember
 
Land, initial cost 2,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Paradise24AndXdMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 13,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Paradise24AndXdMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 8,512us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Paradise24AndXdMember
 
Land, gross amount 2,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Paradise24AndXdMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 21,512us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Paradise24AndXdMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 23,512us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Paradise24AndXdMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (8,515)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Paradise24AndXdMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Aliso Viejo Stadium 20 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 17,757us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AlisoViejoStadium20Member
 
Land, initial cost 8,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AlisoViejoStadium20Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 14,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AlisoViejoStadium20Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AlisoViejoStadium20Member
 
Land, gross amount 8,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AlisoViejoStadium20Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 14,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AlisoViejoStadium20Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 22,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AlisoViejoStadium20Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (5,600)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AlisoViejoStadium20Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Boise Stadium 22 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 12,648us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BoiseStadium22Member
 
Land, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BoiseStadium22Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 16,003us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BoiseStadium22Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BoiseStadium22Member
 
Land, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BoiseStadium22Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 16,003us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BoiseStadium22Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 16,003us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BoiseStadium22Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (6,401)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BoiseStadium22Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Mesquite Retail Center [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MesquiteRetailCenterMember
 
Land, initial cost 3,119us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MesquiteRetailCenterMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 990us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MesquiteRetailCenterMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MesquiteRetailCenterMember
 
Land, gross amount 3,119us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MesquiteRetailCenterMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 990us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MesquiteRetailCenterMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 4,109us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MesquiteRetailCenterMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (293)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MesquiteRetailCenterMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Westminster Promenade [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestminsterPromenadeMember
 
Land, initial cost 6,204us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestminsterPromenadeMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 12,600us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestminsterPromenadeMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 9,509us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestminsterPromenadeMember
 
Land, gross amount 6,204us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestminsterPromenadeMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 22,109us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestminsterPromenadeMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 28,313us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestminsterPromenadeMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (7,168)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestminsterPromenadeMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Westminster Promenade 24 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 6,205us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestminsterPromenade24Member
 
Land, initial cost 5,850us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestminsterPromenade24Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 17,314us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestminsterPromenade24Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestminsterPromenade24Member
 
Land, gross amount 5,850us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestminsterPromenade24Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 17,314us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestminsterPromenade24Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 23,164us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestminsterPromenade24Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (5,663)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestminsterPromenade24Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Woodridge 18 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Woodridge18Member
 
Land, initial cost 9,926us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Woodridge18Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 8,968us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Woodridge18Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Woodridge18Member
 
Land, gross amount 9,926us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Woodridge18Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 8,968us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Woodridge18Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 18,894us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Woodridge18Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (3,475)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Woodridge18Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Cary Crossroads Stadium 20 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CaryCrossroadsStadium20Member
 
Land, initial cost 3,352us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CaryCrossroadsStadium20Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 11,653us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CaryCrossroadsStadium20Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 155us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CaryCrossroadsStadium20Member
 
Land, gross amount 3,352us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CaryCrossroadsStadium20Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 11,808us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CaryCrossroadsStadium20Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 15,160us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CaryCrossroadsStadium20Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (4,428)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CaryCrossroadsStadium20Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Starlight 20 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Starlight20Member
 
Land, initial cost 6,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Starlight20Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 12,809us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Starlight20Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 1,452us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Starlight20Member
 
Land, gross amount 6,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Starlight20Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 14,261us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Starlight20Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 20,261us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Starlight20Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (5,487)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Starlight20Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Palm Promenade 24 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PalmPromenade24Member
 
Land, initial cost 7,500us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PalmPromenade24Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 17,750us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PalmPromenade24Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PalmPromenade24Member
 
Land, gross amount 7,500us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PalmPromenade24Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 17,750us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PalmPromenade24Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 25,250us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PalmPromenade24Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (6,619)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PalmPromenade24Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Gulf Pointe Retail Center [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GulfPointeRetailCenterMember
 
Land, initial cost 3,653us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GulfPointeRetailCenterMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 1,365us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GulfPointeRetailCenterMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 686us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GulfPointeRetailCenterMember
 
Land, gross amount 3,408us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GulfPointeRetailCenterMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 2,296us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GulfPointeRetailCenterMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 5,704us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GulfPointeRetailCenterMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (1,883)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GulfPointeRetailCenterMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Clearview Palace 12 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ClearviewPalace12Member
 
Land, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ClearviewPalace12Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 11,740us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ClearviewPalace12Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ClearviewPalace12Member
 
Land, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ClearviewPalace12Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 11,740us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ClearviewPalace12Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 11,740us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ClearviewPalace12Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (3,767)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ClearviewPalace12Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Elmwood Palace 20 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ElmwoodPalace20Member
 
Land, initial cost 5,264us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ElmwoodPalace20Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 14,820us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ElmwoodPalace20Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ElmwoodPalace20Member
 
Land, gross amount 5,264us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ElmwoodPalace20Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 14,820us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ElmwoodPalace20Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 20,084us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ElmwoodPalace20Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (4,755)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ElmwoodPalace20Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Hammond Palace 10 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HammondPalace10Member
 
Land, initial cost 2,404us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HammondPalace10Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 6,780us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HammondPalace10Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition (565)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HammondPalace10Member
 
Land, gross amount 1,839us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HammondPalace10Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 6,780us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HammondPalace10Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 8,619us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HammondPalace10Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (2,175)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HammondPalace10Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Houma Palace 10 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HoumaPalace10Member
 
Land, initial cost 2,404us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HoumaPalace10Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 6,780us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HoumaPalace10Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HoumaPalace10Member
 
Land, gross amount 2,404us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HoumaPalace10Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 6,780us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HoumaPalace10Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 9,184us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HoumaPalace10Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (2,175)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HoumaPalace10Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Westbank Palace 16 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestbankPalace16Member
 
Land, initial cost 4,378us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestbankPalace16Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 12,330us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestbankPalace16Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition (112)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestbankPalace16Member
 
Land, gross amount 4,266us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestbankPalace16Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 12,330us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestbankPalace16Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 16,596us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestbankPalace16Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (3,956)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestbankPalace16Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Cherrydale [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CherrydaleMember
 
Land, initial cost 1,660us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CherrydaleMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 7,570us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CherrydaleMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 100us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CherrydaleMember
 
Land, gross amount 1,660us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CherrydaleMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 7,670us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CherrydaleMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 9,330us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CherrydaleMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (2,410)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CherrydaleMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Forum 30 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Forum30Member
 
Land, initial cost 5,975us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Forum30Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 17,956us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Forum30Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 3,400us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Forum30Member
 
Land, gross amount 5,975us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Forum30Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 21,356us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Forum30Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 27,331us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Forum30Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (8,018)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Forum30Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Olathe Studio 30 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OlatheStudio30Member
 
Land, initial cost 4,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OlatheStudio30Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 15,935us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OlatheStudio30Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 2,361us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OlatheStudio30Member
 
Land, gross amount 4,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OlatheStudio30Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 18,296us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OlatheStudio30Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 22,296us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OlatheStudio30Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (5,491)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OlatheStudio30Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Livonia 20 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Livonia20Member
 
Land, initial cost 4,500us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Livonia20Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 17,525us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Livonia20Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Livonia20Member
 
Land, gross amount 4,500us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Livonia20Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 17,525us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Livonia20Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 22,025us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Livonia20Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (5,440)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Livonia20Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Hoffman Center 22 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HoffmanCenter22Member
 
Land, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HoffmanCenter22Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 22,035us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HoffmanCenter22Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HoffmanCenter22Member
 
Land, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HoffmanCenter22Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 22,035us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HoffmanCenter22Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 22,035us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HoffmanCenter22Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (6,748)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HoffmanCenter22Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Colonel Glenn 18 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 8,671us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ColonelGlenn18Member
 
Land, initial cost 3,858us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ColonelGlenn18Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 7,990us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ColonelGlenn18Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ColonelGlenn18Member
 
Land, gross amount 3,858us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ColonelGlenn18Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 7,990us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ColonelGlenn18Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 11,848us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ColonelGlenn18Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (2,414)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ColonelGlenn18Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
AmStar 16-Macon [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 5,442us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Amstar16MaconMember
 
Land, initial cost 1,982us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Amstar16MaconMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 5,056us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Amstar16MaconMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Amstar16MaconMember
 
Land, gross amount 1,982us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Amstar16MaconMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 5,056us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Amstar16MaconMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 7,038us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Amstar16MaconMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (1,485)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Amstar16MaconMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Star Southfield Center [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_StarSouthfieldCenterMember
 
Land, initial cost 8,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_StarSouthfieldCenterMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 20,518us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_StarSouthfieldCenterMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 6,213us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_StarSouthfieldCenterMember
 
Land, gross amount 8,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_StarSouthfieldCenterMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 26,731us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_StarSouthfieldCenterMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 34,731us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_StarSouthfieldCenterMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (8,978)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_StarSouthfieldCenterMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
South Wind 12 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 4,038us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SouthWind12Member
 
Land, initial cost 1,500us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SouthWind12Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 3,526us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SouthWind12Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SouthWind12Member
 
Land, gross amount 1,500us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SouthWind12Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 3,526us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SouthWind12Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 5,026us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SouthWind12Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (1,021)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SouthWind12Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
New Roc City [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NewRocCityMember
 
Land, initial cost 6,100us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NewRocCityMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 97,696us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NewRocCityMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 412us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NewRocCityMember
 
Land, gross amount 6,100us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NewRocCityMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 98,108us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NewRocCityMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 104,208us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NewRocCityMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (30,183)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NewRocCityMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Columbiana Grande Stadium 14 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 6,912us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ColumbianaGrandeStadium14Member
 
Land, initial cost 1,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ColumbianaGrandeStadium14Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 10,534us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ColumbianaGrandeStadium14Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition (2,447)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ColumbianaGrandeStadium14Member
 
Land, gross amount 1,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ColumbianaGrandeStadium14Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 8,087us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ColumbianaGrandeStadium14Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 9,087us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ColumbianaGrandeStadium14Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (2,313)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ColumbianaGrandeStadium14Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Harbour View Marketplace [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HarbourViewMarketplaceMember
 
Land, initial cost 3,382us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HarbourViewMarketplaceMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 9,971us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HarbourViewMarketplaceMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 6,858us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HarbourViewMarketplaceMember
 
Land, gross amount 4,471us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HarbourViewMarketplaceMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 15,740us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HarbourViewMarketplaceMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 20,211us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HarbourViewMarketplaceMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (2,784)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HarbourViewMarketplaceMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Cobb Grand 18 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CobbGrand18Member
 
Land, initial cost 7,985us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CobbGrand18Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CobbGrand18Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CobbGrand18Member
 
Land, gross amount 7,985us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CobbGrand18Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CobbGrand18Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 7,985us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CobbGrand18Member
 
Accumulated depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CobbGrand18Member
 
Deer Valley 30 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 12,807us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_DeerValley30Member
 
Land, initial cost 4,276us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_DeerValley30Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 15,934us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_DeerValley30Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_DeerValley30Member
 
Land, gross amount 4,276us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_DeerValley30Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 15,934us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_DeerValley30Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 20,210us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_DeerValley30Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (4,282)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_DeerValley30Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Hamilton 24 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 14,318us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Hamilton24Member
 
Land, initial cost 4,869us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Hamilton24Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 18,143us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Hamilton24Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Hamilton24Member
 
Land, gross amount 4,869us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Hamilton24Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 18,143us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Hamilton24Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 23,012us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Hamilton24Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (4,876)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Hamilton24Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Kanata Entertainment Centrum [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_KanataEntertainmentCentrumMember
 
Land, initial cost 10,861us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_KanataEntertainmentCentrumMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 39,611us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_KanataEntertainmentCentrumMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 29,705us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_KanataEntertainmentCentrumMember
 
Land, gross amount 10,861us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_KanataEntertainmentCentrumMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 69,316us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_KanataEntertainmentCentrumMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 80,177us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_KanataEntertainmentCentrumMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (17,712)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_KanataEntertainmentCentrumMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Mesa Grand 14 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 13,216us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MesaGrand14Member
 
Land, initial cost 4,446us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MesaGrand14Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 16,565us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MesaGrand14Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MesaGrand14Member
 
Land, gross amount 4,446us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MesaGrand14Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 16,565us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MesaGrand14Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 21,011us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MesaGrand14Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (4,452)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MesaGrand14Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Mississauga Entertainment Centrum [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MississaugaEntertainmentCentrumMember
 
Land, initial cost 9,972us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MississaugaEntertainmentCentrumMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 19,025us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MississaugaEntertainmentCentrumMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 17,815us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MississaugaEntertainmentCentrumMember
 
Land, gross amount 13,113us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MississaugaEntertainmentCentrumMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 33,699us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MississaugaEntertainmentCentrumMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 46,812us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MississaugaEntertainmentCentrumMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (8,012)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MississaugaEntertainmentCentrumMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Oakville Entertainment Centrum [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OakvilleEntertainmentCentrumMember
 
Land, initial cost 10,861us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OakvilleEntertainmentCentrumMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 25,570us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OakvilleEntertainmentCentrumMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 4,702us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OakvilleEntertainmentCentrumMember
 
Land, gross amount 10,861us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OakvilleEntertainmentCentrumMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 30,272us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OakvilleEntertainmentCentrumMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 41,133us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OakvilleEntertainmentCentrumMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (8,020)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OakvilleEntertainmentCentrumMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Whitby Entertainment Centrum [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WhitbyEntertainmentCentrumMember
 
Land, initial cost 11,033us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WhitbyEntertainmentCentrumMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 23,747us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WhitbyEntertainmentCentrumMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 20,857us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WhitbyEntertainmentCentrumMember
 
Land, gross amount 14,171us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WhitbyEntertainmentCentrumMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 41,466us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WhitbyEntertainmentCentrumMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 55,637us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WhitbyEntertainmentCentrumMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (12,236)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WhitbyEntertainmentCentrumMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Cantera Retail Shops [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CanteraRetailShopsMember
 
Land, initial cost 3,919us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CanteraRetailShopsMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 900us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CanteraRetailShopsMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 114us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CanteraRetailShopsMember
 
Land, gross amount 4,033us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CanteraRetailShopsMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 900us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CanteraRetailShopsMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 4,933us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CanteraRetailShopsMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (615)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CanteraRetailShopsMember
 
Depreciation life 15 years  
Grand Prairie 18 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GrandPrairie18Member
 
Land, initial cost 2,948us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GrandPrairie18Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 11,177us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GrandPrairie18Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GrandPrairie18Member
 
Land, gross amount 2,948us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GrandPrairie18Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 11,177us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GrandPrairie18Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 14,125us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GrandPrairie18Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (2,911)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GrandPrairie18Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
The Grand 16-Layafette [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 7,659us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand16LayafetteMember
 
Land, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand16LayafetteMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 10,318us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand16LayafetteMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand16LayafetteMember
 
Land, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand16LayafetteMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 10,318us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand16LayafetteMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 10,318us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand16LayafetteMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (2,703)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand16LayafetteMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
North East Mall 18 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 12,390us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NorthEastMall18Member
 
Land, initial cost 5,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NorthEastMall18Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 11,729us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NorthEastMall18Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 1,015us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NorthEastMall18Member
 
Land, gross amount 5,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NorthEastMall18Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 12,744us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NorthEastMall18Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 17,744us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NorthEastMall18Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (3,223)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NorthEastMall18Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Avenue 16 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Avenue16Member
 
Land, initial cost 3,817us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Avenue16Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 8,830us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Avenue16Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 320us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Avenue16Member
 
Land, gross amount 3,817us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Avenue16Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 9,150us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Avenue16Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 12,967us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Avenue16Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (2,288)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Avenue16Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
The Grand 18-D'lberville [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 9,693us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand18DlbervilleMember
 
Land, initial cost 2,001us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand18DlbervilleMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 8,043us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand18DlbervilleMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 1,636us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand18DlbervilleMember
 
Land, gross amount 1,205us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand18DlbervilleMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 10,475us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand18DlbervilleMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 11,680us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand18DlbervilleMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (2,519)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand18DlbervilleMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Mayfaire Stadium 16 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 6,523us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MayfaireStadium16Member
 
Land, initial cost 1,650us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MayfaireStadium16Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 7,047us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MayfaireStadium16Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MayfaireStadium16Member
 
Land, gross amount 1,650us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MayfaireStadium16Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 7,047us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MayfaireStadium16Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 8,697us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MayfaireStadium16Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (1,747)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MayfaireStadium16Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Burbank Village [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 30,508us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BurbankVillageMember
 
Land, initial cost 16,584us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BurbankVillageMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 35,016us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BurbankVillageMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 6,502us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BurbankVillageMember
 
Land, gross amount 16,584us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BurbankVillageMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 41,518us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BurbankVillageMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 58,102us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BurbankVillageMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (9,462)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BurbankVillageMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
East Ridge 18 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 10,699us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_EastRidge18Member
 
Land, initial cost 2,799us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_EastRidge18Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 11,467us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_EastRidge18Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_EastRidge18Member
 
Land, gross amount 2,799us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_EastRidge18Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 11,467us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_EastRidge18Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 14,266us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_EastRidge18Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (2,819)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_EastRidge18Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
The Grand 14-Conroe [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand14ConroeMember
 
Land, initial cost 1,836us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand14ConroeMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 8,230us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand14ConroeMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand14ConroeMember
 
Land, gross amount 1,836us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand14ConroeMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 8,230us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand14ConroeMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 10,066us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand14ConroeMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (1,954)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand14ConroeMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Washington Square 12 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 4,312us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WashingtonSquare12Member
 
Land, initial cost 1,481us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WashingtonSquare12Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 4,565us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WashingtonSquare12Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WashingtonSquare12Member
 
Land, gross amount 1,481us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WashingtonSquare12Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 4,565us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WashingtonSquare12Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 6,046us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WashingtonSquare12Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (1,084)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WashingtonSquare12Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
The Grand 18-Hattiesburg [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 8,750us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand18HattiesburgMember
 
Land, initial cost 1,978us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand18HattiesburgMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 7,733us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand18HattiesburgMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 2,432us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand18HattiesburgMember
 
Land, gross amount 1,978us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand18HattiesburgMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 10,165us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand18HattiesburgMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 12,143us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand18HattiesburgMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (2,275)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand18HattiesburgMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Mad River Mountain [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MadRiverMountainMember
 
Land, initial cost 5,108us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MadRiverMountainMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 5,994us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MadRiverMountainMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 1,501us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MadRiverMountainMember
 
Land, gross amount 5,251us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MadRiverMountainMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 7,352us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MadRiverMountainMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 12,603us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MadRiverMountainMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (2,728)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MadRiverMountainMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Arroyo Grand Staduim 10 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 4,218us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ArroyoGrandStaduim10Member
 
Land, initial cost 2,641us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ArroyoGrandStaduim10Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 3,810us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ArroyoGrandStaduim10Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ArroyoGrandStaduim10Member
 
Land, gross amount 2,641us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ArroyoGrandStaduim10Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 3,810us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ArroyoGrandStaduim10Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 6,451us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ArroyoGrandStaduim10Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (865)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ArroyoGrandStaduim10Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Auburn Stadium 10 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 5,470us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AuburnStadium10Member
 
Land, initial cost 2,178us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AuburnStadium10Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 6,185us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AuburnStadium10Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AuburnStadium10Member
 
Land, gross amount 2,178us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AuburnStadium10Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 6,185us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AuburnStadium10Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 8,363us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AuburnStadium10Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (1,405)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AuburnStadium10Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Manchester Stadium 16 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 9,985us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ManchesterStadium16Member
 
Land, initial cost 7,600us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ManchesterStadium16Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 11,613us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ManchesterStadium16Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ManchesterStadium16Member
 
Land, gross amount 7,600us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ManchesterStadium16Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 11,613us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ManchesterStadium16Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 19,213us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ManchesterStadium16Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (2,971)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ManchesterStadium16Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Modesto Stadium 10 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 4,094us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ModestoStadium10Member
 
Land, initial cost 2,542us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ModestoStadium10Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 3,910us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ModestoStadium10Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ModestoStadium10Member
 
Land, gross amount 2,542us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ModestoStadium10Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 3,910us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ModestoStadium10Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 6,452us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ModestoStadium10Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (888)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ModestoStadium10Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Columbia 14 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Columbia14Member
 
Land, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Columbia14Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 12,204us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Columbia14Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Columbia14Member
 
Land, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Columbia14Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 12,204us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Columbia14Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 12,204us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Columbia14Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (2,670)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Columbia14Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Firewheel 18 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 13,849us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Firewheel18Member
 
Land, initial cost 8,028us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Firewheel18Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 14,825us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Firewheel18Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Firewheel18Member
 
Land, gross amount 8,028us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Firewheel18Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 14,825us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Firewheel18Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 22,853us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Firewheel18Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (3,243)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Firewheel18Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
White Oak Stadium 14 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WhiteOakStadium14Member
 
Land, initial cost 1,305us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WhiteOakStadium14Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 6,899us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WhiteOakStadium14Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WhiteOakStadium14Member
 
Land, gross amount 1,305us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WhiteOakStadium14Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 6,899us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WhiteOakStadium14Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 8,204us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WhiteOakStadium14Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (1,495)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WhiteOakStadium14Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
The Grand 18 - Winston Salem [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand18WinstonSalemMember
 
Land, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand18WinstonSalemMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 12,153us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand18WinstonSalemMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 1,925us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand18WinstonSalemMember
 
Land, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand18WinstonSalemMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 14,078us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand18WinstonSalemMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 14,078us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand18WinstonSalemMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (2,992)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand18WinstonSalemMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Valley Bend 18 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ValleyBend18Member
 
Land, initial cost 3,508us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ValleyBend18Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 14,802us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ValleyBend18Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ValleyBend18Member
 
Land, gross amount 3,508us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ValleyBend18Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 14,802us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ValleyBend18Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 18,310us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ValleyBend18Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (3,084)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ValleyBend18Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Cityplace 14 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Cityplace14Member
 
Land, initial cost 5,125us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Cityplace14Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 12,216us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Cityplace14Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 2,308us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Cityplace14Member
 
Land, gross amount 5,125us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Cityplace14Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 14,524us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Cityplace14Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 19,649us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Cityplace14Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (4,460)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Cityplace14Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Pensacola Bayou 15 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PensacolaBayou15Member
 
Land, initial cost 5,316us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PensacolaBayou15Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 15,099us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PensacolaBayou15Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PensacolaBayou15Member
 
Land, gross amount 5,316us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PensacolaBayou15Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 15,099us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PensacolaBayou15Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 20,415us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PensacolaBayou15Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (3,020)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PensacolaBayou15Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
The Grand 16-Slidell [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 10,635us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand16SlidellMember
 
Land, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand16SlidellMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 11,499us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand16SlidellMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand16SlidellMember
 
Land, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand16SlidellMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 11,499us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand16SlidellMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 11,499us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand16SlidellMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (2,300)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand16SlidellMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
The Grand 16 - Pier Park [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand16PierParkMember
 
Land, initial cost 6,486us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand16PierParkMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 11,156us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand16PierParkMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand16PierParkMember
 
Land, gross amount 6,486us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand16PierParkMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 11,156us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand16PierParkMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 17,642us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand16PierParkMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (2,115)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand16PierParkMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Austell Promenade [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AustellPromenadeMember
 
Land, initial cost 1,596us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AustellPromenadeMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AustellPromenadeMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AustellPromenadeMember
 
Land, gross amount 1,596us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AustellPromenadeMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AustellPromenadeMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 1,596us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AustellPromenadeMember
 
Accumulated depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AustellPromenadeMember
 
Stadium 14 Cinema [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Stadium14CinemaMember
 
Land, initial cost 2,505us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Stadium14CinemaMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 7,323us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Stadium14CinemaMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Stadium14CinemaMember
 
Land, gross amount 2,505us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Stadium14CinemaMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 7,323us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Stadium14CinemaMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 9,828us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Stadium14CinemaMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (1,343)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Stadium14CinemaMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
The Grand 18 - Four Seasons Stations [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand18FourSeasonsStationsMember
 
Land, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand18FourSeasonsStationsMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 12,606us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand18FourSeasonsStationsMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 914us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand18FourSeasonsStationsMember
 
Land, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand18FourSeasonsStationsMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 13,520us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand18FourSeasonsStationsMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 13,520us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand18FourSeasonsStationsMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (2,311)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Grand18FourSeasonsStationsMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Glendora 12 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Glendora12Member
 
Land, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Glendora12Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 10,588us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Glendora12Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Glendora12Member
 
Land, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Glendora12Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 10,588us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Glendora12Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 10,588us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Glendora12Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (1,632)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Glendora12Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Harbour View Station [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HarbourViewStationMember
 
Land, initial cost 3,256us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HarbourViewStationMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 9,206us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HarbourViewStationMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 2,852us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HarbourViewStationMember
 
Land, gross amount 3,298us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HarbourViewStationMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 12,016us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HarbourViewStationMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 15,314us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HarbourViewStationMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (3,040)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HarbourViewStationMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Ann Arbor 20 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AnnArbor20Member
 
Land, initial cost 4,716us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AnnArbor20Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 227us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AnnArbor20Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AnnArbor20Member
 
Land, gross amount 4,716us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AnnArbor20Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 227us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AnnArbor20Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 4,943us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AnnArbor20Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (28)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AnnArbor20Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Buckland Hills 18, Manchester, CT [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BucklandHills18ManchesterCtMember
 
Land, initial cost 3,628us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BucklandHills18ManchesterCtMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 11,474us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BucklandHills18ManchesterCtMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BucklandHills18ManchesterCtMember
 
Land, gross amount 3,628us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BucklandHills18ManchesterCtMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 11,474us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BucklandHills18ManchesterCtMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 15,102us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BucklandHills18ManchesterCtMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (1,434)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BucklandHills18ManchesterCtMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Buckland Hills 18, Centreville, VA [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BucklandHills18CentrevilleVaMember
 
Land, initial cost 3,628us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BucklandHills18CentrevilleVaMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 1,769us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BucklandHills18CentrevilleVaMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BucklandHills18CentrevilleVaMember
 
Land, gross amount 3,628us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BucklandHills18CentrevilleVaMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 1,769us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BucklandHills18CentrevilleVaMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 5,397us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BucklandHills18CentrevilleVaMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (221)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BucklandHills18CentrevilleVaMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Davenport 18 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Davenport18Member
 
Land, initial cost 3,599us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Davenport18Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 6,068us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Davenport18Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition (35)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Davenport18Member
 
Land, gross amount 3,564us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Davenport18Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 6,068us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Davenport18Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 9,632us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Davenport18Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (758)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Davenport18Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Fairfax Corner 14 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_FairfaxCorner14Member
 
Land, initial cost 2,630us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_FairfaxCorner14Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 11,791us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_FairfaxCorner14Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_FairfaxCorner14Member
 
Land, gross amount 2,630us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_FairfaxCorner14Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 11,791us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_FairfaxCorner14Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 14,421us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_FairfaxCorner14Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (1,474)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_FairfaxCorner14Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Flint West 14 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_FlintWest14Member
 
Land, initial cost 1,270us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_FlintWest14Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 1,723us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_FlintWest14Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_FlintWest14Member
 
Land, gross amount 1,270us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_FlintWest14Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 1,723us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_FlintWest14Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 2,993us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_FlintWest14Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (215)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_FlintWest14Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Hazlet 12 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Hazlet12Member
 
Land, initial cost 3,719us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Hazlet12Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 4,716us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Hazlet12Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Hazlet12Member
 
Land, gross amount 3,719us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Hazlet12Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 4,716us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Hazlet12Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 8,435us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Hazlet12Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (590)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Hazlet12Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Huber Heights 16 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HuberHeights16Member
 
Land, initial cost 970us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HuberHeights16Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 3,891us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HuberHeights16Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HuberHeights16Member
 
Land, gross amount 970us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HuberHeights16Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 3,891us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HuberHeights16Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 4,861us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HuberHeights16Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (486)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HuberHeights16Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
North Haven 12 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NorthHaven12Member
 
Land, initial cost 5,442us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NorthHaven12Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 1,061us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NorthHaven12Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NorthHaven12Member
 
Land, gross amount 5,442us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NorthHaven12Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 1,061us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NorthHaven12Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 6,503us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NorthHaven12Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (644)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NorthHaven12Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Preston Crossing 16 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PrestonCrossing16Member
 
Land, initial cost 5,379us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PrestonCrossing16Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 3,311us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PrestonCrossing16Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PrestonCrossing16Member
 
Land, gross amount 5,379us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PrestonCrossing16Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 3,311us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PrestonCrossing16Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 8,690us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PrestonCrossing16Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (414)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PrestonCrossing16Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Ritz Center 16 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RitzCenter16Member
 
Land, initial cost 1,723us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RitzCenter16Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 9,614us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RitzCenter16Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RitzCenter16Member
 
Land, gross amount 1,723us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RitzCenter16Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 9,614us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RitzCenter16Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 11,337us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RitzCenter16Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (1,202)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RitzCenter16Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Stonybrook 20 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Stonybrook20Member
 
Land, initial cost 4,979us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Stonybrook20Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 6,567us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Stonybrook20Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Stonybrook20Member
 
Land, gross amount 4,979us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Stonybrook20Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 6,567us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Stonybrook20Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 11,546us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Stonybrook20Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (821)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Stonybrook20Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
The Greene 14 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Greene14Member
 
Land, initial cost 1,578us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Greene14Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 6,630us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Greene14Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Greene14Member
 
Land, gross amount 1,578us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Greene14Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 6,630us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Greene14Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 8,208us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Greene14Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (829)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Greene14Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
West Springfield 15 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestSpringfield15Member
 
Land, initial cost 2,540us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestSpringfield15Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 3,755us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestSpringfield15Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestSpringfield15Member
 
Land, gross amount 2,540us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestSpringfield15Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 3,755us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestSpringfield15Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 6,295us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestSpringfield15Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (469)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WestSpringfield15Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Western Hills 14 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WesternHills14Member
 
Land, initial cost 1,361us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WesternHills14Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 1,741us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WesternHills14Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WesternHills14Member
 
Land, gross amount 1,361us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WesternHills14Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 1,741us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WesternHills14Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 3,102us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WesternHills14Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (218)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WesternHills14Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Hollywood Movies 20 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HollywoodMovies20Member
 
Land, initial cost 2,951us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HollywoodMovies20Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 10,684us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HollywoodMovies20Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HollywoodMovies20Member
 
Land, gross amount 2,951us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HollywoodMovies20Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 10,684us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HollywoodMovies20Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 13,635us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HollywoodMovies20Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (1,202)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HollywoodMovies20Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Movies 10 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Movies10Member
 
Land, initial cost 1,052us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Movies10Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 1,968us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Movies10Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Movies10Member
 
Land, gross amount 1,052us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Movies10Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 1,968us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Movies10Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 3,020us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Movies10Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (221)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Movies10Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Movies 14 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Movies14Member
 
Land, initial cost 1,917us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Movies14Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 3,319us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Movies14Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Movies14Member
 
Land, gross amount 1,917us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Movies14Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 3,319us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Movies14Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 5,236us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Movies14Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (373)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Movies14Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Movies 14-Mishawaka [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Movies14MishawakaMember
 
Land, initial cost 2,399us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Movies14MishawakaMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 5,454us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Movies14MishawakaMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Movies14MishawakaMember
 
Land, gross amount 2,399us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Movies14MishawakaMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 5,454us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Movies14MishawakaMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 7,853us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Movies14MishawakaMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (614)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Movies14MishawakaMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Movies 16 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Movies16Member
 
Land, initial cost 1,873us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Movies16Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 3,245us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Movies16Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Movies16Member
 
Land, gross amount 1,873us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Movies16Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 3,245us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Movies16Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 5,118us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Movies16Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (365)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Movies16Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Redding 14 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Redding14Member
 
Land, initial cost 2,044us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Redding14Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 4,500us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Redding14Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Redding14Member
 
Land, gross amount 2,044us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Redding14Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 4,500us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Redding14Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 6,544us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Redding14Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (506)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Redding14Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Tinseltown [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TinseltownMember
 
Land, initial cost 2,238us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TinseltownMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 5,162us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TinseltownMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TinseltownMember
 
Land, gross amount 2,238us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TinseltownMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 5,162us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TinseltownMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 7,400us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TinseltownMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (581)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TinseltownMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Tinseltown 15 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Tinseltown15Member
 
Land, initial cost 1,065us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Tinseltown15Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 11,669us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Tinseltown15Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Tinseltown15Member
 
Land, gross amount 1,065us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Tinseltown15Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 11,669us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Tinseltown15Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 12,734us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Tinseltown15Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (1,313)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Tinseltown15Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Tinseltown 20 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Tinseltown20Member
 
Land, initial cost 4,356us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Tinseltown20Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 11,533us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Tinseltown20Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Tinseltown20Member
 
Land, gross amount 4,356us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Tinseltown20Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 11,533us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Tinseltown20Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 15,889us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Tinseltown20Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (1,297)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Tinseltown20Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Tinseltown 290 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Tinseltown290Member
 
Land, initial cost 4,109us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Tinseltown290Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 9,739us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Tinseltown290Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Tinseltown290Member
 
Land, gross amount 4,109us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Tinseltown290Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 9,739us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Tinseltown290Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 13,848us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Tinseltown290Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (1,096)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Tinseltown290Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Tinseltown USA 20 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TinseltownUsa20Member
 
Land, initial cost 4,598us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TinseltownUsa20Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 13,207us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TinseltownUsa20Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TinseltownUsa20Member
 
Land, gross amount 4,598us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TinseltownUsa20Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 13,207us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TinseltownUsa20Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 17,805us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TinseltownUsa20Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (1,486)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TinseltownUsa20Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Tinseltown USA and XD [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TinseltownUsaAndXdMember
 
Land, initial cost 4,134us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TinseltownUsaAndXdMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 11,220us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TinseltownUsaAndXdMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TinseltownUsaAndXdMember
 
Land, gross amount 4,134us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TinseltownUsaAndXdMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 11,220us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TinseltownUsaAndXdMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 15,354us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TinseltownUsaAndXdMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (1,262)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TinseltownUsaAndXdMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Beach Movie Bistro [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BeachMovieBistroMember
 
Land, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BeachMovieBistroMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 1,736us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BeachMovieBistroMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BeachMovieBistroMember
 
Land, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BeachMovieBistroMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 1,736us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BeachMovieBistroMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 1,736us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BeachMovieBistroMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (622)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BeachMovieBistroMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Cinemagic & IMAX in Hooksett [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CinemagicImaxInHooksettMember
 
Land, initial cost 2,639us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CinemagicImaxInHooksettMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 11,605us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CinemagicImaxInHooksettMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CinemagicImaxInHooksettMember
 
Land, gross amount 2,639us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CinemagicImaxInHooksettMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 11,605us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CinemagicImaxInHooksettMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 14,244us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CinemagicImaxInHooksettMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (1,112)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CinemagicImaxInHooksettMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Cinemagic & IMAX in Saco [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CinemagicImaxInSacoMember
 
Land, initial cost 1,508us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CinemagicImaxInSacoMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 3,826us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CinemagicImaxInSacoMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CinemagicImaxInSacoMember
 
Land, gross amount 1,508us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CinemagicImaxInSacoMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 3,826us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CinemagicImaxInSacoMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 5,334us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CinemagicImaxInSacoMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (367)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CinemagicImaxInSacoMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Cinemagic in Merrimack [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 3,604us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CinemagicInMerrimackMember
 
Land, initial cost 3,160us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CinemagicInMerrimackMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 5,642us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CinemagicInMerrimackMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CinemagicInMerrimackMember
 
Land, gross amount 3,160us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CinemagicInMerrimackMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 5,642us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CinemagicInMerrimackMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 8,802us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CinemagicInMerrimackMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (541)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CinemagicInMerrimackMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Cinemagic in Westbrook [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CinemagicInWestbrookMember
 
Land, initial cost 2,273us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CinemagicInWestbrookMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 7,119us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CinemagicInWestbrookMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CinemagicInWestbrookMember
 
Land, gross amount 2,273us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CinemagicInWestbrookMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 7,119us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CinemagicInWestbrookMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 9,392us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CinemagicInWestbrookMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (682)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CinemagicInWestbrookMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Mentorship Academy [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MentorshipAcademyMember
 
Land, initial cost 996us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MentorshipAcademyMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 5,638us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MentorshipAcademyMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MentorshipAcademyMember
 
Land, gross amount 996us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MentorshipAcademyMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 5,638us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MentorshipAcademyMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 6,634us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MentorshipAcademyMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (504)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MentorshipAcademyMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Ben Franklin Academy [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BenFranklinAcademyMember
 
Land, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BenFranklinAcademyMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 10,157us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BenFranklinAcademyMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition (134)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BenFranklinAcademyMember
 
Land, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BenFranklinAcademyMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 10,023us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BenFranklinAcademyMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 10,023us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BenFranklinAcademyMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (763)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BenFranklinAcademyMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Bradley Academy of Excellence [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BradleyAcademyOfExcellenceMember
 
Land, initial cost 766us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BradleyAcademyOfExcellenceMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 6,517us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BradleyAcademyOfExcellenceMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BradleyAcademyOfExcellenceMember
 
Land, gross amount 766us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BradleyAcademyOfExcellenceMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 6,517us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BradleyAcademyOfExcellenceMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 7,283us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BradleyAcademyOfExcellenceMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (529)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BradleyAcademyOfExcellenceMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
American Leadership Academy Member    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AmericanLeadershipAcademyMember
 
Land, initial cost 2,580us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AmericanLeadershipAcademyMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 6,418us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AmericanLeadershipAcademyMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 2,509us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AmericanLeadershipAcademyMember
 
Land, gross amount 2,580us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AmericanLeadershipAcademyMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 8,927us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AmericanLeadershipAcademyMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 11,507us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AmericanLeadershipAcademyMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (556)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AmericanLeadershipAcademyMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Champions School [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChampionsSchoolMember
 
Land, initial cost 1,253us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChampionsSchoolMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 4,834us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChampionsSchoolMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChampionsSchoolMember
 
Land, gross amount 1,253us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChampionsSchoolMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 4,834us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChampionsSchoolMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 6,087us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChampionsSchoolMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (393)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChampionsSchoolMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Loveland Classical [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LovelandClassicalMember
 
Land, initial cost 1,494us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LovelandClassicalMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 3,857us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LovelandClassicalMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LovelandClassicalMember
 
Land, gross amount 1,494us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LovelandClassicalMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 3,857us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LovelandClassicalMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 5,351us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LovelandClassicalMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (313)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LovelandClassicalMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
PinstripesNorthbrook [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PinstripesnorthbrookMember
 
Land, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PinstripesnorthbrookMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 7,025us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PinstripesnorthbrookMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PinstripesnorthbrookMember
 
Land, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PinstripesnorthbrookMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 7,025us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PinstripesnorthbrookMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 7,025us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PinstripesnorthbrookMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (600)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PinstripesnorthbrookMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
MagicValleyMallTheatre [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MagicvalleymalltheatreMember
 
Land, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MagicvalleymalltheatreMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 4,783us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MagicvalleymalltheatreMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MagicvalleymalltheatreMember
 
Land, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MagicvalleymalltheatreMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 4,783us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MagicvalleymalltheatreMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 4,783us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MagicvalleymalltheatreMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (309)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MagicvalleymalltheatreMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
ProspectRidgeAcademy [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ProspectridgeacademyMember
 
Land, initial cost 1,084us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ProspectridgeacademyMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 9,659us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ProspectridgeacademyMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition (169)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ProspectridgeacademyMember
 
Land, gross amount 1,084us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ProspectridgeacademyMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 9,490us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ProspectridgeacademyMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 10,574us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ProspectridgeacademyMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (670)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ProspectridgeacademyMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
SkylinePhoenix [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SouthPhoenixAcademyMember
 
Land, initial cost 1,060us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SouthPhoenixAcademyMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 8,140us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SouthPhoenixAcademyMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SouthPhoenixAcademyMember
 
Land, gross amount 1,060us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SouthPhoenixAcademyMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 8,140us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SouthPhoenixAcademyMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 9,200us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SouthPhoenixAcademyMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (757)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SouthPhoenixAcademyMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Latitude30 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Latitude30Member
 
Land, initial cost 4,510us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Latitude30Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 5,061us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Latitude30Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 983us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Latitude30Member
 
Land, gross amount 4,510us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Latitude30Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 6,044us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Latitude30Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 10,554us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Latitude30Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (544)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Latitude30Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Latitude39 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Latitude39Member
 
Land, initial cost 4,298us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Latitude39Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 6,321us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Latitude39Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 2,257us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Latitude39Member
 
Land, gross amount 4,377us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Latitude39Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 8,499us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Latitude39Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 12,876us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Latitude39Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (338)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Latitude39Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
TopGolfAllen [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfallenMember
 
Land, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfallenMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 10,007us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfallenMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 1,151us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfallenMember
 
Land, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfallenMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 11,158us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfallenMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 11,158us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfallenMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (999)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfallenMember
 
Depreciation life 29 years  
TopGolfDallas [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfdallasMember
 
Land, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfdallasMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 10,007us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfdallasMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 1,771us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfdallasMember
 
Land, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfdallasMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 11,778us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfdallasMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 11,778us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfdallasMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (978)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfdallasMember
 
Depreciation life 30 years  
PinstripesOakbrook [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PinstripesoakbrookMember
 
Land, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PinstripesoakbrookMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 8,068us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PinstripesoakbrookMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PinstripesoakbrookMember
 
Land, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PinstripesoakbrookMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 8,068us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PinstripesoakbrookMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 8,068us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PinstripesoakbrookMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (454)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PinstripesoakbrookMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
PacificHeritageAcademy [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PacificheritageacademyMember
 
Land, initial cost 897us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PacificheritageacademyMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 4,488us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PacificheritageacademyMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition (55)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PacificheritageacademyMember
 
Land, gross amount 897us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PacificheritageacademyMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 4,433us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PacificheritageacademyMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 5,330us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PacificheritageacademyMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (276)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_PacificheritageacademyMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Valley Academy [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ValleyAcademyMember
 
Land, initial cost 475us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ValleyAcademyMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 4,939us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ValleyAcademyMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ValleyAcademyMember
 
Land, gross amount 475us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ValleyAcademyMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 4,939us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ValleyAcademyMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 5,414us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ValleyAcademyMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (472)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ValleyAcademyMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Look Cinemas Prestonwood [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LookCinemasPrestonwoodMember
 
Land, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LookCinemasPrestonwoodMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 12,146us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LookCinemasPrestonwoodMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LookCinemasPrestonwoodMember
 
Land, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LookCinemasPrestonwoodMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 12,146us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LookCinemasPrestonwoodMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 12,146us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LookCinemasPrestonwoodMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (496)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LookCinemasPrestonwoodMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Odyssey Institute [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OdysseyInstituteMember
 
Land, initial cost 914us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OdysseyInstituteMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 9,715us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OdysseyInstituteMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 7,018us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OdysseyInstituteMember
 
Land, gross amount 914us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OdysseyInstituteMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 16,733us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OdysseyInstituteMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 17,647us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OdysseyInstituteMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (770)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OdysseyInstituteMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
American Leadership Academy High School [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AmericanLeadershipAcademyHighSchoolMember
 
Land, initial cost 1,887us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AmericanLeadershipAcademyHighSchoolMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 14,543us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AmericanLeadershipAcademyHighSchoolMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 11,117us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AmericanLeadershipAcademyHighSchoolMember
 
Land, gross amount 1,887us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AmericanLeadershipAcademyHighSchoolMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 25,660us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AmericanLeadershipAcademyHighSchoolMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 27,547us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AmericanLeadershipAcademyHighSchoolMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (1,195)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AmericanLeadershipAcademyHighSchoolMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Regal Winrock [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RegalWinrockMember
 
Land, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RegalWinrockMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 13,733us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RegalWinrockMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RegalWinrockMember
 
Land, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RegalWinrockMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 13,733us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RegalWinrockMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 13,733us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RegalWinrockMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (372)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RegalWinrockMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Sandhills 10 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Sandhills10Member
 
Land, initial cost 1,709us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Sandhills10Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 4,747us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Sandhills10Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Sandhills10Member
 
Land, gross amount 1,709us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Sandhills10Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 4,747us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Sandhills10Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 6,456us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Sandhills10Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (297)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Sandhills10Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
North East Carolina Prep [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NorthEastCarolinaPrepMember
 
Land, initial cost 350us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NorthEastCarolinaPrepMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 12,560us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NorthEastCarolinaPrepMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 3,037us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NorthEastCarolinaPrepMember
 
Land, gross amount 350us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NorthEastCarolinaPrepMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 15,597us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NorthEastCarolinaPrepMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 15,947us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NorthEastCarolinaPrepMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (690)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NorthEastCarolinaPrepMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
TopGolf Houston [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfHoustonMember
 
Land, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfHoustonMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 12,403us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfHoustonMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 394us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfHoustonMember
 
Land, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfHoustonMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 12,797us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfHoustonMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 12,797us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfHoustonMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (651)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfHoustonMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Alamo Draft House Austin [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AlamoDraftHouseAustinMember
 
Land, initial cost 2,608us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AlamoDraftHouseAustinMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 6,373us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AlamoDraftHouseAustinMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AlamoDraftHouseAustinMember
 
Land, gross amount 2,608us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AlamoDraftHouseAustinMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 6,373us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AlamoDraftHouseAustinMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 8,981us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AlamoDraftHouseAustinMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (226)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AlamoDraftHouseAustinMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Carmike Champaign [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CarmikeChampaignMember
 
Land, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CarmikeChampaignMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 9,381us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CarmikeChampaignMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 125us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CarmikeChampaignMember
 
Land, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CarmikeChampaignMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 9,506us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CarmikeChampaignMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 9,506us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CarmikeChampaignMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (257)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CarmikeChampaignMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Wisp Resort [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WispResortMember
 
Land, initial cost 8,394us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WispResortMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 15,910us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WispResortMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 2,967us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WispResortMember
 
Land, gross amount 9,468us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WispResortMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 17,803us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WispResortMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 27,271us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WispResortMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (2,180)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WispResortMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Topgolf The Colony [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfTheColonyMember
 
Land, initial cost 4,004us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfTheColonyMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 13,665us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfTheColonyMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition (240)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfTheColonyMember
 
Land, gross amount 4,004us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfTheColonyMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 13,425us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfTheColonyMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 17,429us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfTheColonyMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (336)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfTheColonyMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Regal Virginia Gateway [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RegalVirginiaGatewayMember
 
Land, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RegalVirginiaGatewayMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 10,846us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RegalVirginiaGatewayMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RegalVirginiaGatewayMember
 
Land, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RegalVirginiaGatewayMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 10,846us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RegalVirginiaGatewayMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 10,846us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RegalVirginiaGatewayMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (294)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RegalVirginiaGatewayMember
 
Chester Community Charter School [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChesterCommunityCharterSchoolMember
 
Land, initial cost 518us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChesterCommunityCharterSchoolMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 5,900us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChesterCommunityCharterSchoolMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChesterCommunityCharterSchoolMember
 
Land, gross amount 518us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChesterCommunityCharterSchoolMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 5,900us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChesterCommunityCharterSchoolMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 6,418us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChesterCommunityCharterSchoolMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (221)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChesterCommunityCharterSchoolMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Low Country Leadership Academy [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LowCountryLeadershipAcademyMember
 
Land, initial cost 806us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LowCountryLeadershipAcademyMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 5,776us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LowCountryLeadershipAcademyMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LowCountryLeadershipAcademyMember
 
Land, gross amount 806us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LowCountryLeadershipAcademyMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 5,776us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LowCountryLeadershipAcademyMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 6,582us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LowCountryLeadershipAcademyMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (185)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LowCountryLeadershipAcademyMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Children's Learning Adventure Lake Pleasant [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningAdventureLakePleasantMember
 
Land, initial cost 986us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningAdventureLakePleasantMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 3,524us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningAdventureLakePleasantMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningAdventureLakePleasantMember
 
Land, gross amount 986us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningAdventureLakePleasantMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 3,524us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningAdventureLakePleasantMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 4,510us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningAdventureLakePleasantMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (151)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningAdventureLakePleasantMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Camden Community Charter School [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CamdenCommunityCharterSchoolMember
 
Land, initial cost 548us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CamdenCommunityCharterSchoolMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 10,569us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CamdenCommunityCharterSchoolMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CamdenCommunityCharterSchoolMember
 
Land, gross amount 548us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CamdenCommunityCharterSchoolMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 10,569us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CamdenCommunityCharterSchoolMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 11,117us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CamdenCommunityCharterSchoolMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (470)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CamdenCommunityCharterSchoolMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Rittenhouse Excess Land [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RittenhouseExcessLandMember
 
Land, initial cost 2,612us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RittenhouseExcessLandMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RittenhouseExcessLandMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition (940)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RittenhouseExcessLandMember
 
Land, gross amount 1,672us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RittenhouseExcessLandMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RittenhouseExcessLandMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 1,672us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RittenhouseExcessLandMember
 
Accumulated depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_RittenhouseExcessLandMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
McKinley Academy Chicago [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_McKinleyAcademyChicagoMember
 
Land, initial cost 509us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_McKinleyAcademyChicagoMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 5,895us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_McKinleyAcademyChicagoMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 2,961us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_McKinleyAcademyChicagoMember
 
Land, gross amount 509us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_McKinleyAcademyChicagoMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 8,856us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_McKinleyAcademyChicagoMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 9,365us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_McKinleyAcademyChicagoMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (192)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_McKinleyAcademyChicagoMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Learning Foundation & Performing Arts Academy [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LearningFoundationPerformingArtsAcademyMember
 
Land, initial cost 1,336us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LearningFoundationPerformingArtsAcademyMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 6,593us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LearningFoundationPerformingArtsAcademyMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LearningFoundationPerformingArtsAcademyMember
 
Land, gross amount 1,336us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LearningFoundationPerformingArtsAcademyMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 6,593us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LearningFoundationPerformingArtsAcademyMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 7,929us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LearningFoundationPerformingArtsAcademyMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (206)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LearningFoundationPerformingArtsAcademyMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Bella Mente Academy    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BellaMenteAcademyMember
 
Land, initial cost 1,283us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BellaMenteAcademyMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 3,354us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BellaMenteAcademyMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 1,168us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BellaMenteAcademyMember
 
Land, gross amount 1,283us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BellaMenteAcademyMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 4,522us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BellaMenteAcademyMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 5,805us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BellaMenteAcademyMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (112)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BellaMenteAcademyMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Global Village Academy Colorado Springs [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GlobalVillageAcademyColoradoSpringsMember
 
Land, initial cost 1,205us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GlobalVillageAcademyColoradoSpringsMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 6,350us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GlobalVillageAcademyColoradoSpringsMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition (194)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GlobalVillageAcademyColoradoSpringsMember
 
Land, gross amount 1,205us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GlobalVillageAcademyColoradoSpringsMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 6,156us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GlobalVillageAcademyColoradoSpringsMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 7,361us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GlobalVillageAcademyColoradoSpringsMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (237)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GlobalVillageAcademyColoradoSpringsMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Skyline Chandler [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SkylineChandlerMember
 
Land, initial cost 1,039us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SkylineChandlerMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 9,590us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SkylineChandlerMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SkylineChandlerMember
 
Land, gross amount 1,039us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SkylineChandlerMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 9,590us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SkylineChandlerMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 10,629us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SkylineChandlerMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (423)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SkylineChandlerMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
The Ambassador Theatre [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 14,360us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TheAmbassadorTheatreMember
 
Land, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TheAmbassadorTheatreMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 12,728us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TheAmbassadorTheatreMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TheAmbassadorTheatreMember
 
Land, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TheAmbassadorTheatreMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 12,728us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TheAmbassadorTheatreMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 12,728us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TheAmbassadorTheatreMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (398)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TheAmbassadorTheatreMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Learning Foundation & Performing Arts Academy [Member] [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NewIberiaTheatreMember
 
Land, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NewIberiaTheatreMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 1,630us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NewIberiaTheatreMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NewIberiaTheatreMember
 
Land, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NewIberiaTheatreMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 1,630us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NewIberiaTheatreMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 1,630us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NewIberiaTheatreMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (51)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NewIberiaTheatreMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Camelback Mountain Resort [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CamelbackMountainResortMember
 
Land, initial cost 34,940us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CamelbackMountainResortMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 34,629us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CamelbackMountainResortMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CamelbackMountainResortMember
 
Land, gross amount 34,940us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CamelbackMountainResortMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 34,629us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CamelbackMountainResortMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 69,569us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CamelbackMountainResortMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (3,213)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CamelbackMountainResortMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Hollywood 16 Theatre [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 4,960us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Hollywood16TheatreMember
 
Land, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Hollywood16TheatreMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 11,287us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Hollywood16TheatreMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Hollywood16TheatreMember
 
Land, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Hollywood16TheatreMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 11,287us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Hollywood16TheatreMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 11,287us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Hollywood16TheatreMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (353)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Hollywood16TheatreMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Tampa Veterans 24 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TampaVeterans24Member
 
Land, initial cost 1,700us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TampaVeterans24Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 23,483us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TampaVeterans24Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TampaVeterans24Member
 
Land, gross amount 1,700us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TampaVeterans24Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 23,483us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TampaVeterans24Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 25,183us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TampaVeterans24Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (939)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TampaVeterans24Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Cantera Stadium 17 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CanteraStadium17Member
 
Land, initial cost 14,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CanteraStadium17Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 17,318us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CanteraStadium17Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CanteraStadium17Member
 
Land, gross amount 14,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CanteraStadium17Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 17,318us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CanteraStadium17Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 31,318us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CanteraStadium17Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (815)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CanteraStadium17Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Topgolf Alpharetta [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfAlpharettaMember
 
Land, initial cost 5,608us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfAlpharettaMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 16,616us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfAlpharettaMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfAlpharettaMember
 
Land, gross amount 5,608us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfAlpharettaMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 16,616us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfAlpharettaMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 22,224us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfAlpharettaMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (208)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfAlpharettaMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Children's Learning Adventure Goodyear [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningAdventureGoodyearMember
 
Land, initial cost 1,308us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningAdventureGoodyearMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 7,275us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningAdventureGoodyearMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningAdventureGoodyearMember
 
Land, gross amount 1,308us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningAdventureGoodyearMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 7,275us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningAdventureGoodyearMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 8,583us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningAdventureGoodyearMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (104)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningAdventureGoodyearMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Topgolf Scottsdale [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfScottsdaleMember
 
Land, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfScottsdaleMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 16,942us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfScottsdaleMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfScottsdaleMember
 
Land, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfScottsdaleMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 16,942us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfScottsdaleMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 16,942us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfScottsdaleMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (212)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfScottsdaleMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
American Intl School of Utah [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AmericanIntlSchoolofUtahMember
 
Land, initial cost 8,173us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AmericanIntlSchoolofUtahMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 10,982us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AmericanIntlSchoolofUtahMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AmericanIntlSchoolofUtahMember
 
Land, gross amount 8,173us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AmericanIntlSchoolofUtahMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 10,982us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AmericanIntlSchoolofUtahMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 19,155us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AmericanIntlSchoolofUtahMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (51)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_AmericanIntlSchoolofUtahMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Topgolf Spring [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfSpringMember
 
Land, initial cost 4,928us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfSpringMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 14,522us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfSpringMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfSpringMember
 
Land, gross amount 4,928us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfSpringMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 14,522us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfSpringMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 19,450us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfSpringMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (242)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfSpringMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Children's Learning Adventure Oklahoma City [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningAdventureOklahomaCityMember
 
Land, initial cost 1,149us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningAdventureOklahomaCityMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 9,839us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningAdventureOklahomaCityMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningAdventureOklahomaCityMember
 
Land, gross amount 1,149us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningAdventureOklahomaCityMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 9,839us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningAdventureOklahomaCityMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 10,988us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningAdventureOklahomaCityMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (24)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningAdventureOklahomaCityMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Children's Learnings Adventure Las Vegas [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningsAdventureLasVegasMember
 
Land, initial cost 985us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningsAdventureLasVegasMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 6,721us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningsAdventureLasVegasMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningsAdventureLasVegasMember
 
Land, gross amount 985us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningsAdventureLasVegasMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 6,721us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningsAdventureLasVegasMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 7,706us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningsAdventureLasVegasMember
 
Accumulated depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningsAdventureLasVegasMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Cantera FEC [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CanteraFECMember
 
Land, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CanteraFECMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 6,469us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CanteraFECMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CanteraFECMember
 
Land, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CanteraFECMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 6,469us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CanteraFECMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 6,469us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CanteraFECMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (64)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_CanteraFECMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Franklin Academy Palm Beach [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_FranklinAcademyPalmBeachMember
 
Land, initial cost 3,323us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_FranklinAcademyPalmBeachMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 15,824us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_FranklinAcademyPalmBeachMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_FranklinAcademyPalmBeachMember
 
Land, gross amount 3,323us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_FranklinAcademyPalmBeachMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 15,824us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_FranklinAcademyPalmBeachMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 19,147us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_FranklinAcademyPalmBeachMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (99)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_FranklinAcademyPalmBeachMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Tiger 13 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Tiger13Member
 
Land, initial cost 1,314us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Tiger13Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 8,951us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Tiger13Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Tiger13Member
 
Land, gross amount 1,314us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Tiger13Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 8,951us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Tiger13Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 10,265us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Tiger13Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (112)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_Tiger13Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
iLEAD Charter School [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ILEADCharterSchoolMember
 
Land, initial cost 2,109us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ILEADCharterSchoolMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 6,032us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ILEADCharterSchoolMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ILEADCharterSchoolMember
 
Land, gross amount 2,109us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ILEADCharterSchoolMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 6,032us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ILEADCharterSchoolMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 8,141us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ILEADCharterSchoolMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (38)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ILEADCharterSchoolMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
North Carolina Leadership Acad [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NorthCarolinaLeadershipAcadMember
 
Land, initial cost 1,362us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NorthCarolinaLeadershipAcadMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 8,182us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NorthCarolinaLeadershipAcadMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NorthCarolinaLeadershipAcadMember
 
Land, gross amount 1,362us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NorthCarolinaLeadershipAcadMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 8,182us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NorthCarolinaLeadershipAcadMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 9,544us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NorthCarolinaLeadershipAcadMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (100)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NorthCarolinaLeadershipAcadMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Basis Private San Jose [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BasisPrivateSanJoseMember
 
Land, initial cost 9,966us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BasisPrivateSanJoseMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 25,535us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BasisPrivateSanJoseMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BasisPrivateSanJoseMember
 
Land, gross amount 9,966us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BasisPrivateSanJoseMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 25,535us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BasisPrivateSanJoseMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 35,501us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BasisPrivateSanJoseMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (214)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BasisPrivateSanJoseMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Children's Learning Adventure Mesa [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningAdventureMesaMember
 
Land, initial cost 762us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningAdventureMesaMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 6,987us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningAdventureMesaMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningAdventureMesaMember
 
Land, gross amount 762us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningAdventureMesaMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 6,987us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningAdventureMesaMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 7,749us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningAdventureMesaMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (202)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ChildrensLearningAdventureMesaMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Global Village Academy Fort Collins [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GlobalVillageAcademyFortCollinsMember
 
Land, initial cost 618us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GlobalVillageAcademyFortCollinsMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 5,031us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GlobalVillageAcademyFortCollinsMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GlobalVillageAcademyFortCollinsMember
 
Land, gross amount 618us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GlobalVillageAcademyFortCollinsMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 5,031us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GlobalVillageAcademyFortCollinsMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 5,649us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GlobalVillageAcademyFortCollinsMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (72)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_GlobalVillageAcademyFortCollinsMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Topgolf Brandon [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfBrandonMember
 
Land, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfBrandonMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 15,726us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfBrandonMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfBrandonMember
 
Land, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfBrandonMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 15,726us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfBrandonMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 15,726us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfBrandonMember
 
Accumulated depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfBrandonMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Topgolf Gilbert [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfGilbertMember
 
Land, initial cost 4,735us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfGilbertMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 16,130us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfGilbertMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfGilbertMember
 
Land, gross amount 4,735us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfGilbertMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 16,130us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfGilbertMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 20,865us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfGilbertMember
 
Accumulated depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_TopgolfGilbertMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Wilson Prep Academy [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WilsonPrepAcademyMember
 
Land, initial cost 424us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WilsonPrepAcademyMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 5,342us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WilsonPrepAcademyMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WilsonPrepAcademyMember
 
Land, gross amount 424us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WilsonPrepAcademyMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 5,342us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WilsonPrepAcademyMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 5,766us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WilsonPrepAcademyMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (33)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WilsonPrepAcademyMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Bedford Theater 7 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 1,529us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BedfordTheater7Member
 
Land, initial cost 349us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BedfordTheater7Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 1,594us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BedfordTheater7Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BedfordTheater7Member
 
Land, gross amount 349us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BedfordTheater7Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 1,594us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BedfordTheater7Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 1,943us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BedfordTheater7Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (30)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BedfordTheater7Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Seymour Stadium 8 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 2,611us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SeymourStadium8Member
 
Land, initial cost 1,028us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SeymourStadium8Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 2,291us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SeymourStadium8Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SeymourStadium8Member
 
Land, gross amount 1,028us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SeymourStadium8Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 2,291us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SeymourStadium8Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 3,319us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SeymourStadium8Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (41)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SeymourStadium8Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Wilder Stadium 14 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 9,611us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WilderStadium14Member
 
Land, initial cost 983us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WilderStadium14Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 11,233us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WilderStadium14Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WilderStadium14Member
 
Land, gross amount 983us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WilderStadium14Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 11,233us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WilderStadium14Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 12,216us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WilderStadium14Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (196)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_WilderStadium14Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Bowling Green Stadium 12 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 9,018us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BowlingGreenStadium12Member
 
Land, initial cost 1,241us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BowlingGreenStadium12Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 10,222us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BowlingGreenStadium12Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BowlingGreenStadium12Member
 
Land, gross amount 1,241us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BowlingGreenStadium12Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 10,222us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BowlingGreenStadium12Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 11,463us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BowlingGreenStadium12Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (181)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BowlingGreenStadium12Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
New Albany Stadium 12 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 13,584us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NewAlbanyStadium12Member
 
Land, initial cost 2,461us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NewAlbanyStadium12Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 14,807us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NewAlbanyStadium12Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NewAlbanyStadium12Member
 
Land, gross amount 2,461us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NewAlbanyStadium12Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 14,807us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NewAlbanyStadium12Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 17,268us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NewAlbanyStadium12Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (258)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NewAlbanyStadium12Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Clarksville Stadium 16 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 16,153us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ClarksvilleStadium16Member
 
Land, initial cost 3,764us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ClarksvilleStadium16Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 16,769us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ClarksvilleStadium16Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ClarksvilleStadium16Member
 
Land, gross amount 3,764us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ClarksvilleStadium16Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 16,769us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ClarksvilleStadium16Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 20,533us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ClarksvilleStadium16Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (293)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ClarksvilleStadium16Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Lycoming Mall 12 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 7,023us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LycomingMall12Member
 
Land, initial cost 2,243us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LycomingMall12Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 6,684us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LycomingMall12Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LycomingMall12Member
 
Land, gross amount 2,243us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LycomingMall12Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 6,684us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LycomingMall12Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 8,927us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LycomingMall12Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (122)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LycomingMall12Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Noblesville Stadium 10 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 6,560us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NoblesvilleStadium10Member
 
Land, initial cost 886us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NoblesvilleStadium10Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 7,453us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NoblesvilleStadium10Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NoblesvilleStadium10Member
 
Land, gross amount 886us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NoblesvilleStadium10Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 7,453us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NoblesvilleStadium10Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 8,339us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NoblesvilleStadium10Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (132)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_NoblesvilleStadium10Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Moline Stadium 14 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 9,556us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MolineStadium14Member
 
Land, initial cost 1,963us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MolineStadium14Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 10,183us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MolineStadium14Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MolineStadium14Member
 
Land, gross amount 1,963us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MolineStadium14Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 10,183us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MolineStadium14Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 12,146us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MolineStadium14Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (179)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MolineStadium14Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
O'Fallon Stadium 14 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 6,598us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OFallonStadium14Member
 
Land, initial cost 1,046us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OFallonStadium14Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 7,342us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OFallonStadium14Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OFallonStadium14Member
 
Land, gross amount 1,046us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OFallonStadium14Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 7,342us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OFallonStadium14Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 8,388us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OFallonStadium14Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (128)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_OFallonStadium14Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
McDonough Stadium 16 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 15,007us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_McDonoughStadium16Member
 
Land, initial cost 2,235us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_McDonoughStadium16Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 16,842us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_McDonoughStadium16Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_McDonoughStadium16Member
 
Land, gross amount 2,235us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_McDonoughStadium16Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 16,842us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_McDonoughStadium16Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 19,077us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_McDonoughStadium16Member
 
Accumulated depreciation (295)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_McDonoughStadium16Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
International Hotel Ventures, Inc. [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 1,850us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_InternationalHotelVenturesInc.Member
 
Land, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_InternationalHotelVenturesInc.Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_InternationalHotelVenturesInc.Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_InternationalHotelVenturesInc.Member
 
Land, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_InternationalHotelVenturesInc.Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_InternationalHotelVenturesInc.Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 0us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_InternationalHotelVenturesInc.Member
 
Accumulated depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_InternationalHotelVenturesInc.Member
 
Impact Charter Elementary [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ImpactCharterElementaryMember
 
Land, initial cost 190us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ImpactCharterElementaryMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 6,563us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ImpactCharterElementaryMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ImpactCharterElementaryMember
 
Land, gross amount 190us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ImpactCharterElementaryMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 6,563us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ImpactCharterElementaryMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 6,753us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ImpactCharterElementaryMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (13)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_ImpactCharterElementaryMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Bradford Preparatory School [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BradfordPreparatorySchoolMember
 
Land, initial cost 1,559us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BradfordPreparatorySchoolMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 1,477us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BradfordPreparatorySchoolMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BradfordPreparatorySchoolMember
 
Land, gross amount 1,559us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BradfordPreparatorySchoolMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 1,477us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BradfordPreparatorySchoolMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 3,036us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BradfordPreparatorySchoolMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (8)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_BradfordPreparatorySchoolMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Horizon Science Academy South Chicago [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HorizonScienceAcademySouthChicagoMember
 
Land, initial cost 1,544us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HorizonScienceAcademySouthChicagoMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 6,074us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HorizonScienceAcademySouthChicagoMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HorizonScienceAcademySouthChicagoMember
 
Land, gross amount 1,544us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HorizonScienceAcademySouthChicagoMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 6,074us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HorizonScienceAcademySouthChicagoMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 7,618us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HorizonScienceAcademySouthChicagoMember
 
Accumulated depreciation (42)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_HorizonScienceAcademySouthChicagoMember
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Marketplace Digital Cinema 20 [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MarketplaceDigitalCinema20Member
 
Land, initial cost 10,849us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MarketplaceDigitalCinema20Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MarketplaceDigitalCinema20Member
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MarketplaceDigitalCinema20Member
 
Land, gross amount 10,849us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MarketplaceDigitalCinema20Member
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MarketplaceDigitalCinema20Member
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 10,849us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MarketplaceDigitalCinema20Member
 
Accumulated depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_MarketplaceDigitalCinema20Member
 
Depreciation life 40 years  
Development property [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_DevelopmentPropertyMember
 
Land, initial cost 181,798us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_DevelopmentPropertyMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_DevelopmentPropertyMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_DevelopmentPropertyMember
 
Land, gross amount 181,798us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_DevelopmentPropertyMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_DevelopmentPropertyMember
 
Fair value of Concord resort land received 181,798us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_DevelopmentPropertyMember
 
Accumulated depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_DevelopmentPropertyMember
 
Land held for development [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LandHeldForDevelopmentMember
 
Land, initial cost 206,001us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LandHeldForDevelopmentMember
 
Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_LandHeldForDevelopmentMember
 
Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
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/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
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Accumulated depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
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Unsecured revolving credit facility [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 62,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
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Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
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Land, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
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Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
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Fair value of Concord resort land received 0us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
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Accumulated depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
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Senior unsecured notes payable [Member]    
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]    
Encumbrance 1,160,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
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Land, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
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Buildings, equipment & improvement, initial cost 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
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Additions (dispositions) (impairments) subsequent to acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
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Land, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
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Buildings, equipment & improvement, gross amount 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
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Fair value of Concord resort land received 0us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= epr_SeniorUnsecuredNotesPayableMember
 
Accumulated depreciation $ 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
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