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Bluejacket Pool opens for summer swim season June 2

Bluejacket Pool opens Friday, June 2 at noon, welcoming swimmers for the summer pool season.  Overland Park’s three other outdoor pools opened Sunday, May 28, while the Bluejacket Pool opening was delayed due to the discovery of a water leak.  After diligent efforts by Parks and Recreation Department staff, additional testing and necessary repairs and […]

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New floating wetlands installed at South Lake Park

Have you found yourself “pond”ering what’s new at South Lake Park? The City installed 10 new floating wetlands on South Lake to clear and filter the water.  Floating wetlands are buoyant structures that allow natural wetland plants to grow on the lake surface. Constructed from recycled plastic water bottles, each 100-square-foot floating wetland at South […]

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Lifeguards needed for City pools to open May 28

The City of Overland Park continues to hire lifeguards for Stonegate Pool, Tomahawk Ridge Aquatic Center and Young’s Pool. Lifeguard positions must be staffed in order for pools to open for the season May 28. Bluejacket Pool is staffed.  In February, the Parks and Recreation Department announced that the starting pay for lifeguards increased to […]

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Celebrate National Volunteer Month by getting involved in Overland Park

Get involved and celebrate National Volunteer Month in your own backyard! The City of Overland Park is grateful for the many volunteers who donate their time to the success of countless events and programs. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available throughout the year: Arboretum & Botanical Gardens If you have a green thumb […]

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New park coming to 159th and Quivira; Provide your input April 12

The City will hold a Plan Your Park public meeting on Wednesday, April 12 to gather input on design concepts for Bietigheim-Bissingen Park, named in honor of Overland Park’s sister city in Germany. The new park will be located at the northeast corner of 159th Street and Quivira Road.  Overland Park residents are invited to […]

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City staff, students work together to clear invasive species

City of Overland Park staff and Shawnee Mission South High School students teamed up this week to clear invasive plants from the Shawnee Mission Environmental Science Lab along Indian Creek. The City’s forestry and horticulture crews are constantly working to remove invasive species, especially along stream corridors and watersheds. Teams of staff and students worked […]

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