Parks and Recreation Long Range Plan
Playbook OP: Parks and Recreation Long Range Plan
The Parks and Recreation Long Range Plan addresses current and future outdoor and recreational needs of Overland Park’s parks system, including trails, parks, community centers, recreational activities, and more.
The plan is a guide for the parks department efforts to acquire and develop parks and greenways and enhance recreation opportunities.
Following the collection of feedback through focus groups, a steering committee and other public input opportunities, the City will begin developing a new Parks and Recreation Long Range Plan, Playbook OP.
Ready to be a part of the excitement? Let’s collaborate to create spaces that truly reflect our community’s needs.
Contact
Parks and Recreation
913-327-6630
Community Engagement
The City held an open house on December 11, 2023 from 5-7 p.m. at Matt Ross Community Center to gather resident feedback on the future of OP Parks and Recreation.
The City also conducted an online survey from December 2023 to January 2024 to collect resident feedback. The results are in! Thank you to everyone who participated and shared valuable feedback. Your input will play a crucial role in shaping our future plans.
The steering committee will use feedback and data from focus groups and stakeholders to draft a comprehensive plan. Stay tuned for details about an upcoming Playbook OP Town Hall meeting where a draft plan will be presented and we will welcome your final thoughts and comments.
Current Plan
City staff, members of the City Council and Planning Commission, and a steering committee gathered resident input in-person, online, and via mailed surveys, to learn about satisfaction and desires for park amenities.
The plan includes a vision for the city’s park system, needs for existing parks and recreation facilities, recommendations for future parks, pools facilities, trails, and greenways, recommendations for parks services and operations, and an implementation plan.
