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.
9879 W. 88th Terrace
Overland Park, Kansas 66212
913-327-6630
Closed for construction
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.
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.
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.
All courts will be available on a first come, first served basis.
In addition to the features shown above, the renovated Strang Park will include:
Use the slider to the right to compare a bird’s eye view of the the existing park with plans for the completed project.
The following are key dates for the planning, approval and construction of this project. Dates will be updated as the project progresses.
The outdoor courts are first come, first served. There is no fee to use them.
To find more outdoor courts, see a list of all parks with basketball courts.
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.
Tennis courts are open during park hours on a first come, first served basis. There is no fee to use them.
See a list of all parks with tennis courts.