Share your thoughts and help lay the roots of the City of Overland Park’s Urban Forest Plan by participating in the plan’s survey, available through September 16. The Urban Forest Plan will seamlessly integrate into Playbook OP, the Parks and Recreation Long Range Plan. This integration will solidify the plan’s pivotal role in shaping and […]
Do you have old construction debris or large appliances cluttering up your space? This weekend, take the opportunity to clear out those unwanted items responsibly! Join us at the Blue Valley Switzer District Activity Complex at 13310 Switzer Road on Friday and Saturday for community drop-off events. Construction Debris Drop-OffAugust 9-108 a.m.-2 p.m. Say goodbye […]
It’s time to get creative and colorful outdoors! The citywide Chalk the Walk contest launches on August 1 with the inspiring theme “OP, the places you’ll go.” Residents are encouraged to create beautiful sidewalk chalk art in front of their homes, around their neighborhoods and near neighborhood schools. Submit your masterpieces by August 15. Online […]
Make a splash this week! Three of Overland Park’s outdoor pools close for the season on August 6: Bluejacket Pool, 10101 Bond St. Stonegate Pool, 9701 Antioch Rd. Young’s Pool, 8421 W. 77th St. Beginning August 7, Tomahawk Ridge Aquatic Center will operate Monday-Friday from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 12-7 p.m. through September 2. […]
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’ MarketSpend Wednesday and Saturday mornings browsing aisles of fresh produce, […]
Beginning July 28, the northbound U.S. 69 ramp to 119th Street will fully close to traffic for approximately 90 days. The 119th Street to northbound U.S. 69 and the southbound U.S. 69 to 119th Street ramps closed in late June. Starting in late August, all 119th Street ramps and 119th Street will be fully closed […]
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 […]