June 18 Update: The recruitment profile for Overland Park’s next police chief is now available. See the position description, recruitment brochure and more on the Public Sector Search and Consulting website. The community survey is now closed. June 3 Update: The City continues to seek input from the community on qualities and values that the […]
Every drop counts! Mark your calendars for an opportunity to make a life-saving donation at the City of Overland Park’s Community Blood Drive, hosted in partnership with the American Red Cross. Join fellow heroes on Wednesday, May 29 between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Myron E. Scafe building, located at 8500 Antioch Rd. The Red […]
Hoof it to Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead this summer for Goat Yoga! Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or a curious newbie, Goat Yoga is an opportunity to unwind surrounded by our barnyard buddies. Goat Yoga sessions will be held throughout June, July, and August. Each session combines relaxing yoga poses with the mischievous presence of […]
All westbound lanes as well as the inside eastbound lanes of 135th Street will close from 7 p.m. on Friday, May 10 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 11. The eastbound 135th Street and westbound inside lanes will close from 7 p.m. on Monday, May 13 to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14. These closures […]
The Overland Park City Council adopted FrameworkOP, the City’s new comprehensive plan, at its meeting May 6. The process to update FrameworkOP started in 2022 with a community kickoff event. Throughout the planning process, more than 2,000 Overland Park residents, business owners, visitors and others were involved, sharing their hopes for the community’s future. “Not […]
Get ready to pedal! Celebrate National Bike to Work Week May 13-17. With over 120 miles of bike lanes and numerous bike trails crisscrossing the City, Overland Park’s cycling infrastructure provides a safe two-wheel journey to work for residents. Swing by the City’s breakfast stops when you switch up your commute. From 6:30-8 a.m. each […]
The City of Overland Park joined the 2024 national cohort of the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED for Cities Local Government Leadership Program. The LEED for Cities program helps local governments committed to sustainability and advancing resilience and social equity by measuring and tracking performance using the LEED for Cities rating system. “Participating in LEED for […]
Overland Park is again near the top of a list of “Best Places to Live in the U.S.” Research organization Livability.com named Overland Park the seventh best place to live in the country. Livability has created a list of the best places to live in America for more than a decade. The organization considers a […]
The southbound Blue Valley Parkway to U.S. 69 on-ramp will close at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1 for a traffic switch as part of the 69 Express Project. The ramp will reopen by 6 a.m. on Thursday, May 2. Detours will be marked. The Kansas Department of Transportation’s project will build a new express toll […]
Everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health. According to Mental Health America, one in five people will experience a mental health condition in any given year. Take action toward protecting your mental health and well-being this May for Mental Health Awareness Month. The 2024 Mental Health Awareness Month theme is “Where […]