Beginning May 7 at 8 p.m., ramps from eastbound I-435 to northbound U.S. 69, northbound U.S. 69 to westbound I-435, northbound U.S. 69 to 103rd Street and westbound College Blvd. to eastbound I-435 will fully close to traffic for roadway and ramp reconstruction and bridge rehabilitation. Drivers can access northbound U.S. 69 from College Boulevard […]
Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or a curious kiddo, join us for Goat Yoga at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead and unwind with our barnyard buddies. Each Goat Yoga session combines relaxing yoga poses with the mischievous presence of our goat pals, who may decide to photobomb your warrior pose or parkour off your tabletop position. Certified […]
Overland Park is committed to being a welcoming and inclusive community for all who live, work and visit the city. As part of this commitment, the City took action to remove outdated and unenforceable restrictive covenants from legal property documents in many neighborhoods. Restrictive covenants are conditions placed on property use, historically included in legal […]
A familiar face is now leading Overland Park’s Parks and Recreation Department. Bryan Toben has served as the deputy director of the department since 2020 and will now lead a staff of 91 full-time and hundreds of part-time and seasonal employees. “Bryan’s deep roots in our community, coupled with his 28 years of dedicated service […]
Make the most of May in Overland Park! Whether you’re looking for outdoor activities, family-friendly fun or ways to kick off summer early, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this month. Get ready to fill your weekends with sunshine and excitement. Farmers’ Market Spend Saturday mornings browsing aisles of fresh produce, meats, cheeses and specialty […]
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Farmstead at your own pace. Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead offers sensory-friendly early admission days for individuals with sensory sensitivities and their families. Enjoy a calm and welcoming environment before the Farmstead officially opens. Sensory-friendly early admission will take place from 8 to 9 a.m. on these dates: May […]
After establishing its new brand this week, the City of Overland Park invites the community to help design the next City flag. The new brand features modern, bold and optimistic elements, including a wordmark, graphic devices and color palettes designed to foster pride in the Overland Park community. The City encourages residents, visitors, business owners, […]
Spring is in full bloom at the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens! Shop a vibrant selection of locally grown plant varieties at the Spring Plant Sale, April 24-27. Sale hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Friends of the Arboretum members enjoy exclusive early access Thursday from 2-8 p.m. Not a member yet? […]
To promote safe and attentive driving in work zones across the country and in our own community, the Department of Transportation designates April 21-25 as National Work Zone Awareness Week. This week aims to increase awareness about safe driving practices in work zones. Here are three key reminders for drivers navigating construction areas: Slow down […]
On Monday, the Overland Park City Council approved a new brand for Overland Park. The brand includes modern, bold and optimistic primary logos that will foster pride in the Overland Park community. Graphic devices include a map of the city that is unique to Overland Park, a varsity-like flag to signify local pride and connection, […]