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Overland Park is constantly adjusting City services and programs due to the coronavirus. Visit the Coronavirus page to see the latest information. Or, visit the Newsroom to see all news from the City.

Outdoor Pool Plans for 2021

Three of Overland Park’s outdoor pools will open this summer, Parks and Recreation Department officials said, but lifeguard staffing shortages may present a challenge.

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Thompson Park: Award Winning Fun

The renovation project at Thompson Park is catching the attention of regional professional organizations.

Awards

City Named a Healthiest Employer

Overland Park’s employee wellness program is among the best in the metro, according to a Kansas City Business Journal ranking.

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Recreation + Fun

Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead

Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead is the perfect place to learn, grow, and have fun.

Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

The Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is an educational, recreational and cultural resource.

Farmers' Market

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Overland Park operates two community centers, which offer fitness services, event spaces, entertainment areas, and more.

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Run, walk, bike, hike, fish, and play at one of Overland Park’s 83 parks or on 10+ miles of trails.

Memorials

Learn and remember at one of two public memorials in Overland Park.

Upcoming Recreation + Fun

Whether you want to be indoors or out, enjoy a quiet day or listen to music, there’s a lot of fun stuff going on in Overland Park.

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Free Admission Day

When

May 4, 2021
All Day

Location

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Nature Story Time

When

May 6, 2021
11:00 am

Location

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

A Message from the Mayor

In Overland Park, you are never far from a well-planned neighborhood, a beautiful community park, a new career opportunity, a variety of recreational amenities, and world-class shopping, dining, and experiences. It’s for these reasons that Overland Park is consistently recognized as one of the happiest and healthiest cities, and one of the best places to live in the country.

I’m proud to call this city home and to serve the residents, businesses, and visitors of Overland Park. I hope this city is as special to you as it is to me.

Welcome to Overland Park and to our website!

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