Thompson Park
Park Overview
Thompson Park is a 4.8-acre community park with spaces for gathering, playing, relaxing, working, and more, right in the heart of Downtown Overland Park.
Address
8045 Santa Fe Drive
Overland Park, Kansas 66204
Phone
913-327-6630
Hours
5 a.m.-10 p.m.
Park Photos
The City updated Thompson Park in 2019 and 2020 after receiving feedback from neighbors and park visitors. Thompson Park was renamed in honor of Downtown Overland Park business owners and philanthropists Frank and Evangeline Thompson.
Improvements include:
- Two open-air shelters,
- New restrooms,
- A performance stage,
- Seating areas,
- Outdoor working space with Wi-Fi,
- A playground, including a crawl tunnel, climbing structure, spinner, swings, musical instruments and a water play area.
Playground + Splash Pad
Carriage House + Shelters
The Strang Carriage House will be available for reservations in the fall of 2020.
The small shelter at Thompson Park is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The large shelter is available for reservations. Call 913-895-6390 or visit Matt Ross Community Center to make a reservation. It is available on a first-come, first-serve basis when it is not reserved.
Park Amenities
Bike parking
Carriage House
The Strang Carriage House was built in 1915 and was one of many buildings located in the area when Downtown Overland Park included an aviation park, airfield and grandstand for barnstorming performances.
Drinking fountain
Grill
Historical feature
Overland Park founder William Strang built his carriage house on the property that is now Santa Fe Commons Park in the early 1900s to house his carriages and cars, and serve as a residence for his driver. The building’s interior was renovated in 2019 and 2020 and it will be available to rent for special occasions.
Loop trail
Outdoor Work Space
Wi-Fi is available throughout the park. The outdoor work space includes power to plug devices in and seating and tables for meetings or working.
Parking
Playground
Splash Pad
Swings
Performance venue
Public art
Restrooms
Small shelter
Reservable shelter
Learn more about making a shelter reservation, or call 913-895-6390 to reserve a park shelter.