Fresh look, familiar feel—Overview is here! Overview is Overland Park’s quarterly newsletter, packed with city news, upcoming events, neighborhood updates and stories about your community. The summer 2025 Overview features: A closer look at the City’s new brand, Property tax rebate information, Local students leaving a lasting impact on Bietigheim-Bissingen Park, Major progress along U.S. […]
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Modified hours and closures for Memorial Day weekend in OP
Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to the United States military. As you plan your weekend with family and friends, please take note of adjusted hours and closures at City facilities on Monday, May 26: Modified Hours Matt Ross Community Center: 8 a.m. – 2 […]
Stay Cool, OP: Pools open May 25
Summer’s almost here, and that means it’s time to dive in! Overland Park’s outdoor pools open for the season on Sunday, May 25, kicking off months of sun-soaked fun and cooling off in the water. Outdoor Pools The City operates three outdoor pools, open from noon to 7 p.m. daily: Stonegate Pool – 9701 Antioch […]
Good tunes and garden views at Music Nights at the Arboretum
Spend your summer evenings surrounded by the beauty of nature and the energy of live music at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Music Nights at the Arboretum offer an unforgettable atmosphere under the stars during extended evening hours on Thursdays. Each event features two hours of live music, with genres ranging from smooth […]
69Express: Northbound U.S. 69 to College ramp closed
The northbound U.S. 69 to College Boulevard ramp closed to traffic May 18 for drainage structure installation and ramp reconstruction as part of the 69Express project. Detours will be marked, and the ramp is scheduled to reopen at 6 a.m. Friday, May 30. The Kansas Department of Transportation’s project will build a new express toll […]
69Express: Two U.S. 69 ramps to close this week
The westbound I-435 to southbound U.S. 69 ramp will fully close to traffic from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. daily, May 15-20, for retaining wall demolition. Additionally, the northbound U.S. 69 to eastbound I-435 ramp will close on May 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for temporary striping, barrier wall placement and overhead sign removal The […]
Blockbusters in Bloom: Movie nights return to the Arboretum
Summer Movie Nights at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens are back for 2025! Enjoy unforgettable evenings under the stars with family, friends and fellow movie-lovers at this exciting series. With stunning garden views and fan-favorite films, it’s the perfect way to spend warm summer nights. Here’s the 2025 movie lineup: May 16: “Wicked” […]
Overland Park named one of the best places to live in the U.S. — again
Overland Park continues to earn national praise as one of the best places to call home. Livability.com ranked OP sixth on its 2025 list of the “Best Places to Live in the U.S.” Each year, Livability analyzes thousands of cities and considers data across key categories like economy, housing, cost of living, amenities, transportation, environment, […]
69Express: I-435 at U.S. 69 to fully close this weekend
Both directions of I-435 between Quivira and Antioch Road will close to traffic at 7 p.m. Friday, May 9, for bridge demolition. The westbound I-435 ramp to southbound U.S. 69 will also be fully closed. Detours will be marked, and the ramp and all lanes of I-435 will reopen by 6 a.m. Monday, May 12. The […]
Adventure Awaits: Summer camps at the Arboretum and Farmstead
You don’t have to go far for fun, hands-on activities for your kids this summer! The Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens and Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead offer summer camps designed to spark curiosity, creativity and outdoor adventure. Whether it’s meeting farm animals up close or exploring the wonders of nature, these programs create unforgettable […]
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