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

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.

Playbook OP Steering Committee

Allison Adams
Kay Brown
Jared Coleman
Travis Gatewood
Javarius Hodge
Chelsea MacPherson
Caitlin Perll
Tim Piatcheck
Pahini Ross
Kelly Seward

Steve Smalley
Rich Smith
Mary Strahan
Brad Stretz

Councilmembers

Richard Borlaza, Ward 3
Logan Heley, Ward 1

Teen Council Liaisons

Sarah Jiang
Ainesh Tallapragada

Staff Members

Jermel Stevenson, Director, Parks and Recreation
Reed Krewson, Administrative Services Manager, Parks and Recreation