Tune in to outdoor music in Overland Park this summer at Concerts in the Park! Join us on select Thursdays this summer at 7 p.m. at Thompson Park for this free event. Bring friends, family and a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy listening to live music with your community. Arrive early to explore Downtown […]
The westbound I-435 to northbound U.S. 69 ramp will fully close to traffic at 9 p.m. on June 9 for temporary striping and barrier wall placement. Detours will be marked, and the ramp will reopen by 6 a.m. on June 10. The Kansas Department of Transportation’s project will build a new express toll lane in […]
Juneteenth, observed annually on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday’s name blends “June” and “nineteenth,” recognizing the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation and ensure freedom for all enslaved people in the state. More than just a historic milestone, […]
Hear directly from Mayor Curt Skoog about what’s happening in our community in his June video message. This month, the mayor shares details about: The project at Clock Tower Landing, The current Farmers’ Market season at Matt Ross Community Center, Supporting small businesses in Downtown Overland Park, Property Tax Rebate Program applications and more! Watch […]
Hop aboard and explore Downtown Overland Park! Starting Saturday, June 7, you can catch a free ride from City Hall to the heart of downtown every Saturday through July 26. Whether you’re a longtime local or visiting for the first time, this is your ticket to ride. The shuttle makes it easier than ever to […]
Overland Park’s 2026 proposed budget makes investments in public safety, City infrastructure and the upcoming World Cup while keeping pace with Overland Park’s population growth. City Manager Lori Curtis Luther proposed the upcoming budget to the City Council at a committee meeting on June 2. The budget totals $498.6 million, a 6.6% increase over the […]
Soak up the sun with Adaptive Splash! People with disabilities and their families can enjoy the water at Tomahawk Ridge Aquatic Center this summer on select Saturdays from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. before the pool opens to the public. Lifeguards will be on duty, and staff will be in the water to provide support for swimmers’ […]
To keep our neighborhoods, residents and pets safe and healthy, Overland Park requires all cat and dog owners to register their animals for pet licenses. All dogs and cats in Overland Park must be licensed by the time they are six months old or within 30 days of moving to the area. By registering, pet […]
A recent WalletHub study ranked Overland Park the second-best city to raise a family in 2025, highlighting OP’s commitment to being a community residents love to call home. The study compared more than 180 U.S. cities based on 45 key indicators for families, including family fun, education and child care opportunities, along with health and […]
Applications for Overland Park’s property tax rebate program open on Sunday, June 1. The Overland Park City Council approved plans in March for a new program that will provide property tax relief to residents who need it most. The property tax rebate pilot program will offer eligible residents up to 75% of their City property […]