A portion of Tomahawk Creek Trail underneath 135th Street and U.S. 69 will close temporarily on Friday, June 2 due to the U.S. 69 Corridor Modernization and Expansion Project, or 69 Express. The trail is expected to reopen in summer 2024. A detour route will be marked. View a map of the closure and detour […]
Bluejacket Pool opens Friday, June 2 at noon, welcoming swimmers for the summer pool season. Overland Park’s three other outdoor pools opened Sunday, May 28, while the Bluejacket Pool opening was delayed due to the discovery of a water leak. After diligent efforts by Parks and Recreation Department staff, additional testing and necessary repairs and […]
Residents must register by Thursday, June 1 in order to vote in the Overland Park special election for a dedicated three-eighths cent sales tax. To register to vote, visit the Johnson County Election Office website. Voters who registered before May 23 will automatically receive their ballot in the mail in early June. The election office […]
Looking for activities close to home over Memorial Day weekend? Look no further. Here are 10 opportunities to make memories with the entire family while stay-cationing in Overland Park: Dive into our refreshing outdoor pools on opening day, May 28. Get up close and personal with more than 250 animals and birds at Deanna Rose […]
Memorial Day is a time to remember those who sacrificed their lives serving in the United States military. As you spend time with family and friends over the extended weekend, please plan around closures and modified hours at City facilities on Monday, May 29: Modified Hours Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty St. (8 a.m.-2 […]
June 1, 2023 Update: Bluejacket Pool opens June 2 Three of Overland Park’s outdoor pools open for the season on May 28. Stonegate Pool, 9701 Antioch Rd., Tomahawk Ridge Aquatic Center, 11950 Lowell Ave. and Young’s Pool, 8421 W. 77th St., open Sunday, May 28. Pools will be open 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Bluejacket […]
The City of Overland Park will host three town hall events for residents interested in learning more about the upcoming OP Moves sales tax election. If approved by voters, the initiative would raise the City’s dedicated sales tax from one-eighths (0.125 percent) cent to three-eighths (0.375 percent) cent. Revenue from the increase will allow the […]
Have you found yourself “pond”ering what’s new at South Lake Park? The City installed 10 new floating wetlands on South Lake to clear and filter the water. Floating wetlands are buoyant structures that allow natural wetland plants to grow on the lake surface. Constructed from recycled plastic water bottles, each 100-square-foot floating wetland at South […]
Whether filling a pothole, monitoring traffic flow, inspecting a construction project or driving a snow plow, the Overland Park Public Works department monitors and maintains more than 2,000 lane miles of streets along with traffic signals, bridges and storm sewer systems throughout the City. The American Public Works Association recognizes May 21-27 as National Public […]
Hear directly from Mayor Curt Skoog about what’s happening in our community in his May video message. This month, the mayor shares details about: This summer’s three-eighths cent sales tax election, Opportunities to share your thoughts on the City’s future, Upcoming spring and summer activities. Watch the Mayor’s Message below. […]