Hear directly from Mayor Curt Skoog about what’s happening in our community in his June video message. In this month’s special edition of the Mayor’s Message, the mayor shares details about the City’s three-eighths cent sales tax election, including information on: Casting your vote, Upcoming town hall events, And how the sales tax would impact […]
Residents must register by Thursday, June 1 in order to vote in the Overland Park special election for a dedicated three-eighths cent sales tax. To register to vote, visit the Johnson County Election Office website. Voters who registered before May 23 will automatically receive their ballot in the mail in early June. The election office […]
Looking for activities close to home over Memorial Day weekend? Look no further. Here are 10 opportunities to make memories with the entire family while stay-cationing in Overland Park: Dive into our refreshing outdoor pools on opening day, May 28. Get up close and personal with more than 250 animals and birds at Deanna Rose […]
Memorial Day is a time to remember those who sacrificed their lives serving in the United States military. As you spend time with family and friends over the extended weekend, please plan around closures and modified hours at City facilities on Monday, May 29: Modified Hours Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty St. (8 a.m.-2 […]
The City of Overland Park will host three town hall events for residents interested in learning more about the upcoming OP Moves sales tax election. If approved by voters, the initiative would raise the City’s dedicated sales tax from one-eighths (0.125 percent) cent to three-eighths (0.375 percent) cent. Revenue from the increase will allow the […]
Hear directly from Mayor Curt Skoog about what’s happening in our community in his May video message. This month, the mayor shares details about: This summer’s three-eighths cent sales tax election, Opportunities to share your thoughts on the City’s future, Upcoming spring and summer activities. Watch the Mayor’s Message below. […]
Overland Park is celebrating 63 years as a first-class city in 2023. The City was officially incorporated on May 20, 1960 with a population of 28,085. Today, Overland Park spans 75.6 square miles of Johnson County, and is home to more than 200,000 residents, making it the second most populous city in Kansas and metropolitan […]
A shift in requirements for restaurants in Overland Park will save small business owners time and money, and provide City staff more time to focus on maintaining safe and healthy neighborhoods. The City Council approved eliminating the City’s food inspection program, which the Community Services Division administered, in May. The change will allow staff in […]
The Overland Park Convention Center is expanding its strategies for sustainable conventions and meetings with a new partnership to minimize food waste. The convention center announced a partnership with Pete’s Garden, a food recovery organization that takes surplus prepared foods from local caterers, restaurants, and food service operations, and prepares healthy family-sized meals for those […]
Ready, set, pedal! Put down your car keys and change up your commute May 15-19 for National Bike to Work Week. With more than 120 miles of bike lanes and dozens of miles of bike trails across the City, Overland Park’s bicycling infrastructure offers residents an opportunity to commute to work safely on two wheels. […]