The Overland Park Police Department is partnering with Kia and Hyundai to help protect drivers from vehicle theft. Certain Kia and Hyundai vehicles with steel key ignitions pose an increased risk of theft. Overland Park residents who drive a qualifying vehicle may pick up a free steering wheel lock at one of OPPD’s lock distribution […]
Three of Overland Park’s outdoor pools close for the season on August 8: Bluejacket Pool, 10101 Bond St. Stonegate Pool, 9701 Antioch Rd. Young’s Pool, 8421 W. 77th St. Tomahawk Ridge Aquatic Center is temporarily closed for cleaning and is scheduled to reopen on August 9. Upon reopening, Tomahawk Ridge Aquatic Center will operate Monday-Friday […]
Whether you are an amateur or a professional artist, now is your chance to get creative! This citywide Chalk the Walk contest kicked off August 1 with the theme “All are Welcome.” Participants are encouraged to create works of art using sidewalk chalk in front of their homes, in their neighborhoods, and around their neighborhood […]
Fill your schedule with exciting events happening in Overland Park! From family fun and creative workshops to Governing Body and committee meetings, the City’s event calendar is packed with endless opportunities to get involved in your community and make memories with friends and family: Farmers’ Markets – 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Spend Saturday and Wednesday mornings […]
Overland Park Mayor Curt Skoog joins the seventh class of the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative. This yearlong program provides select mayors and senior city leaders with professional development, continued education and management training. With a foundation in strategic leadership, the program provides mayors with the resources, support and expertise to grow as leaders and […]
The National Weather Service placed the Kansas City metro, including Overland Park, under a heat advisory until 9 p.m. Friday, July 28. Actual temperatures are expected to reach triple digits with heat index values reaching up to 107 degrees. As temperatures rise, stay safe with these heat advisory guidelines: Drink plenty of water Limit outdoor […]
Rid your home of unwanted and unusable electronics at the City’s Electronics Recycling Event this weekend. Join us Saturday, July 29, at Indian Woods Middle School, 9700 Woodson Drive, between 9 a.m. and noon. Recycle items not collected by routine curbside recycling that may otherwise end up in a landfill. The following items will be […]
Celebrate community and camaraderie alongside Overland Park Police Department officers at this year’s National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1 from 5-7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy hot dogs, snacks and refreshments while connecting with your neighbors and local law enforcement. National Night Out will occur simultaneously at two locations: Sapling Grove Park, […]
On your mark, get set, GO! Runners of all ages are invited to join us for Georgia’s Chicken Run at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead on Saturday, July 29. Check-in opens at 7 a.m. with races beginning at 8 a.m. Chicken trophies will be awarded to the top three runners in each category: 1/8 Mile Course […]
Beginning Saturday, July 22, the 135th Street to southbound U.S. 69 entrance ramp will close for bridge and ramp work as part of the 69 Express project. Detours will be marked. The ramp is expected to reopen in November. The Kansas Department of Transportation’s project will build a new express toll lane in each direction […]