Winter Weather Operations and Closures
The following facilities are closed on Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25 due to inclement weather.
- Matt Ross Community Center
- Tomahawk Ridge Community Center
- Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
- Recycling Center
- Club 27 Restaurant
Snow crews are plowing and treating streets throughout the weekend. Learn more and track the plows on the snow map at opkansas.org/Snow.
Thank you for your patience as we work to keep streets clear and safe.
Bicycling
Bicycling
Overland Park has a long-term, comprehensive bicycle plan, updated in 2016.
This coordinated effort aims to create a safe, comfortable, and accessible network of bicycle facilities across Overland Park by:
- Improving bicycle safety, access, and connectivity throughout the city.
- Providing support for improving bicycling in the city.
- Promoting the benefits of bicycling and bicycle safety.
- Measuring and evaluating Overland Park’s progress toward bicycle safety.
The City Council reviews plan implementation suggestions regularly to determine funding for new projects, including additional bike lanes and sharrows on city streets.
The plan proposed 263 miles of bicycling infrastructure, including additional bike lanes and sharrows on city streets. The plan also recommends improved connections to and between existing trails, as well as the addition of bike lanes to already-planned new road projects in southern Overland Park.
Bicycling in Overland Park
Riding on Roads and Paths:
When riding a bicycle, follow these safety rules:
- Ride near the right side of the road unless you’re passing, turning left or avoiding hazards.
- On one-way streets with multiple lanes, you may ride near the left side.
- Ride no more than two side by side, except on dedicated bike paths.
- Use bike paths when available instead of the roadway.
- If riding at night, your bike must have a front light and a rear light or reflector.
Motorized Bicycles:
- Motorized bikes, mopeds, golf carts and segways are not allowed on City trails.
- Owners of motorized bikes must carry proof of insurance.
- Motorized bikes cannot be used on streets with speed limits over 35 mph, except on roads with four or more lanes. They are also prohibited on highways.
- Motorized bikes cannot be used on streets with speed limits greater than 45 mph.
- Golf carts may cross city streets, but are not allowed to drive on them.
Electric Bikes and Scooters:
- No registration or license is needed for electric bikes.
- Electric bikes and scooters must follow bicycle rules, but cannot exceed certain speed limits (15 mph for scooters, 20 mph for bikes).
- Electric bikes and scooters are not allowed on highways, but they can cross them.
- Electric bikes and scooters are not allowed on streets with a posted speed limit of 35 mph or higher.
Trail Etiquette:
When using a bike or scooter, please be courteous to others on the trail:
- Pass on the left, leaving plenty of space between yourself and others.
- Announce that you are passing by, saying “on your left” or ringing your bike bell.
- Yield to oncoming traffic before you pass.
- Keep your bike under control at all times.