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. […]
A report from the resident committee tasked with making recommendations to improve the City’s infrastructure is clear: Much of Overland Park’s transportation infrastructure will need to be updated to guarantee the safety of the thousands of residents who travel across the City’s roadways, bridges, and sidewalks each day. Under optimal conditions and with regular maintenance, […]
For many, May represents graduation season and a time for new beginnings. As graduation ceremonies approach, soon-to-be college graduates not only look for their dream job, they search for the perfect place to lay a foundation for the rest of their lives. Look no further, Class of 2023! The City of Overland Park is one […]
Mother’s Day weekend is almost here! Whether you are a mother, about to become a mother or are celebrating the mother in your life, Overland Park is full of opportunities to celebrate and be celebrated. Pick out a bouquet of fresh flowers for your mom at the Farmers’ Market. Better yet, spend some quality time […]
Celebrate cycling and the power of pedals during National Bike Month. The City of Overland Park’s bicycling infrastructure offers residents and visitors the opportunity to explore safely on two wheels. More than 120 miles of bike lanes and dozens of miles of bike trails weave through Overland Park, connecting the City’s parks, neighborhoods, schools and […]
Beginning Monday, May 8, 80th Street will close to traffic both ways between Santa Fe Drive and Floyd Street near Downtown Overland Park. Marked detours will reroute drivers through the area. Road maintenance will conclude and the street will reopen on Friday, May 12. Information on road closures can be found at opkansas.org/construction. […]
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 […]