Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead will welcome guests back on Tuesday, May 4. The Farmstead will be open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays through Sundays, beginning May 4. It will be closed on Mondays for additional cleaning. Timed Ticketing Reservations During the 2021 season, guests will make timed reservations online prior to arriving at the Farmstead. […]
The City of Overland Park has released the resignation and severance agreement between the City and former Overland Park Police Officer Clayton Jenison. Jenison resigned from the Police Department in 2018 after a deadly officer-involved shooting. In 2018, the City determined Jenison had not violated City policy and therefore did not have a legal basis […]
New plaques bring new identity to a neighborhood near 91st and Farley. Residents in The Library District neighborhood worked with the City to make the plaques a reality. The 10 plaques are located on the sidewalk along a mile-plus stretch of Farley Street and 91st Street, running west on 91st past Pawnee Elementary School and […]
Mayor Gerlach will present his 2021 State of the City speech virtually at noon on March 3, 2021. Wednesday’s speech, hosted by the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce, will address top priorities and projects and major events for Overland Park, including: Recognizing heroes risking their lives to provide community services during the coronavirus pandemic, including […]
To commemorate the response to the coronavirus pandemic over the past year, the City of Overland Park would like to honor those who have served on the frontlines. Mayor Carl Gerlach issued a proclamation at Monday night’s City Council meeting for Heroes Week, which will take place from March 7-13. In the proclamation, he thanked […]
This contest was held in 2021. No contest is being held in 2022. Overland Park’s young artists have a chance for their artwork to be featured and recognized by Mayor Carl Gerlach. The Overland Park Parks and Recreation Department invites students to submit a drawing or painting for this year’s Arbor Day Poster Contest. Kindergarteners […]
The City of Overland Park is doing its part to prevent unplanned energy outages during the extreme cold temperatures this week. The Governor’s State of Emergency proclamation for extreme cold temperatures requests Kansans take steps to conserve both electric and gas power. The City’s Facilities Management Division is lowering temperatures at all City facilities to […]
The Overland Park Farmers’ Market will reopen for the 2021 season on Saturday, April 17, as an essential food provider. The City is proud to bring the open-air, distanced, walk-up market concept back to Matt Ross Community Center this spring. Safe, popular market option While the coronavirus pandemic prompted many changes in market operations in […]
There will be no major changes in weekly curbside recycling requirements for solid waste haulers in Overland Park any time soon. Last night, Overland Park’s Community Development committee heard a request from Waste Management, which, along with many other private businesses, provides curbside trash and recycling services to Overland Park residents. Waste Management requested the […]
Overland Park has long been an inclusive community, welcoming all people to live, work and play. This month, we recognize and honor Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans. Get involved with Black History Month in your community in the following ways: Learn + Reflect Overland Park is fortunate to have […]