Strang Park
Park Overview
Strang Park is an 11-acre neighborhood park with plenty of opportunities to stay active, and access to nearby amenities, including the Johnson County Central Resource Library.
Address
9879 W. 88th Terrace
Overland Park, Kansas 66212
Phone
913-327-6630
Hours
5 a.m.-10 p.m.
Strang Park Improvement Project
Inclusive Playground
Strang Park will feature Overland Park’s first all-inclusive playground with elevated climbing nets, post and deck platforms and a sensory tunnel to promote tactile, motor and visual skills.
Other improvements will include an entry plaza, loop trail, and new restroom and shelter themed around the historic Strang Line Railroad. Signage and play elements throughout the park will honor civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. A steering committee of neighborhood leaders and City officials helped select the amenities and themes in the park.
Historical Shade Plaza + Shelter
The shade plaza will feature spaces to gather with family and friends, play yard games and learn about Overland Park’s history.
The new restroom and shelter will be themed around the historic Strang Line Railroad. Existing historical signage and Strang Line elements will remain in this area, and new signs will honor civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
New Athletic Courts
Strang Park’s renovation will offer additional opportunities to enjoy leisure or competitive outdoor sports.
Existing tennis courts will remain and basketball half-courts will be relocated to the northwest corner of the park. Two new pickleball courts will be built on the south side of the park.
All courts will be available on a first-come, first serve basis.
Additional Features
In addition to the features shown above, the renovated Strang Park will include:
- Trails: a new eight-foot wide loop trail will allow visitors to enjoy the open spaces throughout the park. It will connect to the neighborhood via existing sidewalks.
- Parking: a reconstructed parking lot and additional on-street parallel parking will be available on Farley St.
- Restrooms, which the park did not previously have.
Use the slider to the right to compare a bird’s eye view of the the existing park with plans for the completed project.
Project Timeline
The following are key dates for the planning, approval and construction of this project. Dates will be updated as the project progresses.
- September 2019 – Public meetings with neighbors and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Council helped formulate a community-driven plan for the park’s future.
- October 2019 – Public meetings with neighbors and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Council helped formulate a community-driven plan for the park’s future.
- February 2020 – Planning Commission and City Council approval of development plans for Strang Park.
- Summer 2020 – Construction was originally slated to begin but was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
- August 2021 – Construction begins.
- Summer 2022 – Construction is expected to be complete.
Current Park Photos
Current Park Amenities
Basketball court
The outdoor courts are first-come-first-serve. There is no fee to use them.
To find more outdoor courts, see a list of all parks with basketball courts.
Drinking fountain
Historical Feature
The park features portions of the original Strang Line railroad and national historic trail signage.
A “words walk” that lets visitors experience many of their favorite children’s books as they move throughout the park’s loop trail.
Loop trail
Open area/multi-use field
Parking
Playground
Swings
Picnic tables
Small shelter
Tennis court
Tennis courts are open during park hours on a first-come, first serve basis.
There is no fee to use them.
See a list of all parks with tennis courts.