City of Overland Park

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Meet your new Overland Park City Council

The City of Overland Park welcomed a new City Council Monday night, swearing in four newly-elected members and two re-elected members.

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Protect your packages; Tips to outsmart porch pirates

Potential porch pirates can threaten to steal our holiday spirit….and our packages. Here are five strategies to protect your deliveries (and your peace of mind).

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Make your mark on OP’s parks and recreation playbook

Join us for the Playbook OP Community Meeting on Dec. 11 at Matt Ross Community Center and help shape the future of Overland Park’s most treasured places.

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OP Moves Sales Tax

In June 2023, the City of Overland Park held a special mail-in ballot election for the OP Moves sales tax.

Overland Park residents approved a dedicated three-eighth cent sales tax to fund maintenance and improvements to City streets and traffic management systems. The OP Moves sales tax will replace the City’s dedicated one-eighth cent (0.125 percent) sales tax with a three-eighths cent (0.375 percent) dedicated sales tax in April 2024.

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Get Involved

From private development to public parks, there are many ways to see what’s going on in Overland Park and stay involved.

Attend a Meeting

Come to a Planning Commission, City Council, City Council committee, or any other public meeting for firsthand involvement in your community.

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Watch public meetings live online, or stay in the know by watching meetings later at your convenience.

Read Meeting Minutes

Know exactly what was discussed regarding topics that affect your neighborhood and your city.

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Find a Development Proposal

See a “proposal pending” sign in your neighborhood and want to know what it’s about? Research nearby proposals and share your thoughts.

Upcoming Events

Looking to attend a meeting or drop by an event? There’s always something going on.

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City of Overland Park

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Overland Park Police Department

See what OPPD officers are doing to make Overland Park a safer place to live, work, and play.

Overland Park Parks + Recreation

Learn about park improvements coming to your area, community center information, and more.

City Services

The City of Overland Park offers a variety of services to residents, business owners, and visitors.

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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

Stop by this vibrant public gathering place to pick up farm-fresh produce, meats, cheese, and more.

Community Centers

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

Parks + Trails

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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Electric Glow

When

December 6, 2023
4:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Location

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Overland Park’s Customer Service Center

Need help from the City with a pothole? Want to report a dog roaming loose or a yard that needs mowed? You’ve come to the right place.

Visit OPCares

If you have an emergency or need immediate assistance, call 911.