Registration is now open for the Community Emergency Response Team training! Overland Park’s emergency management division offers CERT training at no cost, empowering residents to assist each other and address immediate lifesaving and life-sustaining needs during emergencies. In the aftermath of a major disaster, first responders may be overwhelmed by the demand for fire and […]
Shovels hit the dirt on Friday, August 9 for the groundbreaking ceremony of Bietigheim-Bissingen Park, a new City park at 159th and Quivira. Named after Overland Park’s sister city in Germany, the new park plans to weave culture with recreation. Adding a unique international touch, the groundbreaking ceremony included a virtual “portal” to Germany, with […]
Update: This closure was delayed due to weather. Both ramps will now close overnight on Thursday, August 15. The northbound U.S. 69 ramp to Blue Valley Parkway and the Blue Valley ramp to southbound U.S. 69 will close beginning Sunday, Aug. 11 at 5 p.m. to allow for striping and traffic operations as part of […]
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a police officer? The Overland Park Police Department’s Community Police Academy offers residents an opportunity to learn about the fundamentals of police work, fostering stronger relationships between the community and the police department. This nine-week-long program is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and hands-on experiences in […]
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 […]