Overland Park is often named one of the best places to live. Here is some recent recognition for your community: Best Places to Rent in America, WalletHub 2025 America’s Best Drivers Report, Allstate Top Mid-Sized Cities for Grads in 2025, CoworkingCafe Best Cities to Raise a Family, WalletHub Cities With the Most Affordable Rent, WalletHub […]
Prepare for several upcoming overnight closures along U.S. 69 as crews continue work on the 69Express project. These closures are necessary to safely complete key construction activities and may impact travel during nighttime hours. July 11 The northbound U.S. 69 to eastbound I-435 ramp will be closed from 7 p.m. July 11 to 10 a.m. […]
The City of Overland Park wants your help improving navigation and access to the Indian Creek and Tomahawk Creek Trails. The Overland Park Trail Wayfinding Plan will identify key destinations that should be clearly marked along the trails, create a strategy for sign types and placement along the trails, ensure that wayfinding is inclusive and […]
Get out and explore Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead and the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens as destinations in the 2025 Kansas Tourism Sunflower Summer program! The Sunflower Summer program offers free admission for eligible Kansas families to adventure out to different museums, nature centers and historical attractions throughout the state. Families can claim free […]
The Overland Park City Council approved the purchase of 6201 College Blvd., in the “OP Central” district, entering a sale agreement with the building’s ownership group, led by Copaken Brooks. 6201 College Blvd. will provide a civic gathering space with enhanced customer service, improved accessibility and more modern workspaces and meeting areas for City business. […]
Hear directly from Mayor Curt Skoog about what’s happening in our community in his July video message. This month, the mayor shares details about: The proposed budget for 2026, The new World Cup countdown clock at the Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex, And information on Parks and Recreation’s July Bucket List Challenge! Watch the Mayor’s […]
The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate our nation’s independence. As you make plans for the holiday, please be aware of City facility closures and modified hours on Friday, July 4, 2025: Modified hours Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead (Open 9 a.m.-2 p.m.) Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens (Open 9 a.m.-2 p.m.) All […]
Spend your Independence Day the Overland Park way with Celebrating the Fourth at the Farm and the Star Spangled Spectacular! Celebrating the Fourth at the Farm Begin your holiday with Celebrating the Fourth at the Farm at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead! Bring the family for a morning packed with patriotic performances, old-fashioned games and a […]
It’s time to get outside, get moving and make some memories! July is National Park and Recreation Month, and Overland Park is the place to be. We’re bringing the energy all month long with a jam-packed calendar full of fun. From tranquil trail walks and colorful public art to high-energy events and free Fitness in […]
The countdown to FIFA World Cup 26™ is officially underway, and Overland Park is ready to play its part. On Monday, June 23, local leaders and community members gathered at the Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex to launch “Johnson County United,” a new initiative to build excitement and celebrate local events leading up to the […]