As the weather cools down this fall, we head out to mow, rake, wash the car and walk the dog. All of these tasks can take a toll on our streams, sending yard clippings, fertilizer, soap and pet waste down the stormwater drain and into our waterways. Here are three easy ways to help keep […]
Get ready to celebrate the season! The Fall Festival returns to Downtown Overland Park on Friday, Sept. 26 from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 27 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s free festival is packed with live music, local artisans and family-friendly entertainment. Experience the energetic spirit of our OP as you explore […]
Hear directly from Mayor Curt Skoog about what’s happening in our community in his September video message. This month, the mayor shares details about: The 2026 budget, Trail wayfinding and opportunities to provide feedback, And the City’s new flag! Watch the Mayor’s Message below. […]
As part of the 69Express project, ramps along U.S. 69 will close overnight beginning Friday, September 12 to allow crews to complete paving operations. The College Boulevard to northbound U.S. 69 and the westbound College Boulevard to eastbound I-435 on-ramps will close from 7 p.m. on September 12 through 10 a.m. on September 13. The […]
Share your feedback on how to improve trail navigation and access for the Indian Creek and Tomahawk Creek trails! The City will host two interactive pop-up engagement meetings in September on the trails: Friday, Sept. 19 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Corporate Woods leg of the Indian Creek Trail, near 9300 Indian Creek […]
The Overland Park City Council approved the 2026 City Budget on Monday, Sept. 8. The budget is $498.6 million, with the 2026 General Fund Operating Budget portion of the Budget totaling $184,085,000, which is a 6% increase over the 2025 General Fund Operating Budget. However, the City’s property tax rate is not increasing – it […]
The Overland Park City Council approved a new City flag. The new flag features: A red oak tree, included in the City brand, which represents Overland Park’s official city tree, its “Tree City USA” designation and the park-like community Chevron shapes, which represent Overland Park’s forward-thinking nature and our position as a top city to […]
Experience the magic of Terra Luna, a dazzling event created exclusively for the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens by Quixotic. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world where art and nature merge. Presented by The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park, this captivating production will feature live music, dance and aerial displays […]
Fall is a great time to clean out your garage or basement! Instead of tossing your used items in the trash, consider recycling them at one of the City’s upcoming events: Large Appliance and Document Shredding EventSaturday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to noonBlue Valley North High School, 12200 Lamar Ave. Drop off large appliances […]
Storms, floods, tornadoes, snow and ice—emergencies can strike fast. September marks FEMA’s National Preparedness Month, dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that can strike without warning. The 2025 theme, Preparedness Starts at Home, is all about building confidence through simple, everyday steps. Your first line of defense? Stay […]