This year, Fortune’s 50 Best Places to Live for Families highlights a standout city in each state where multigenerational families are most likely to thrive. Overland Park ranked at the top of the list, coming in at number eight! Fortune credits Overland Park’s strong sense of community, ample parks and green spaces, strong job market […]
Bluejacket Pool will permanently close on August 6, at the end of the 2024 outdoor pool season. The pool has reached the end of its useful life, as outlined in the Overland Park Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The 51-year-old pool has had significant water loss in recent years due to leaks, resulting in substantial […]
Two of Overland Park’s very own qualified to represent the United States in the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympic Games! Leanne Wong will travel as an alternate for the U.S. women’s gymnastics team. Alternates must be prepared to perform at a moment’s notice, and Wong’s consistent performance and mental toughness make her a perfect fit […]
Calling runners of all ages! You’re invited to Georgia’s Chicken Run at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead on Saturday, July 27. Check-in starts at 7 a.m., and runners fly the coop (or start the race) at 8 a.m. Chicken trophies will be awarded to the top three runners in each category: 1/8 Mile Course (Groups of […]
In his July video message, hear directly from Mayor Curt Skoog about what’s happening in our community. This month, the mayor shares details about: Celebrating National Park and Recreation Month, Opportunities to provide input on the design of Marty Park, A new park coming to south OP, honoring our sister city, And how to get […]
Be a part of the exciting transformation of Marty Park! Join us at two upcoming community meetings to shape the future of Marty Park, located at 7524 W. 74th St. The open house-style meetings will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Overland Park Christian Church, 7600 W. 75th Street, on the following dates: Monday, July […]
Do you have a broken item at home that you’re unsure how to fix? Instead of tossing it out, bring it to the Repair Café on Saturday, July 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty. Repair Café is a free meeting place organized by Re.Use.Full to provide tools […]
Beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 12, both directions of 135th Street at U.S. 69 will close for the installation of a new box culvert for drainage as part of the 69 Express project. The eastbound 135th Street to northbound U.S. 69 loop ramp will also be fully closed. All other ramps will remain […]
The City of Overland Park is beginning a process to update its brand. Overland Park’s existing brand, “Above and Beyond. By Design.” was developed in 2007 as a joint project between the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce, Visit Overland Park and the City of Overland Park. Since that time, the city has grown and changed […]
Overland Park is one of the Best Cities to Buy a House in America, according to Niche, and one of the Best Places to Rent in America, as ranked by WalletHub! Niche highlighted OP’s family-friendly atmosphere, top-rated schools and safe neighborhoods as top attributes that make the city an ideal location for prospective homeowners. With […]