Coronavirus Affects City Services
To prevent the spread of coronavirus in our community, Johnson County Government has ordered residents to stay at home except for essential needs, beginning Tuesday, March 24 for 30 days.
The Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Recycling Center, and playgrounds and shelters at City parks are closed, and many other City services are affected by this order.
Parks
Parks
Overland Park’s 83 parks and open spaces are essential to the quality of life in our city. Visitors can run, walk, bike, hike, fish, and play outside at City parks.
Amenities vary by facility. Most have accessible spaces, playgrounds, and picnic tables.
Park restrooms and drinking fountains are available seasonally, typically from May to October, weather-dependent.
Phone
913-327-6630
Hours
5 a.m.-10 p.m.
List of City Parks
See a complete list of all parks in Overland Park, and learn about the amenities at each park.
Baseball + Softball Fields
Learn more about playing at or reserving one of the City’s baseball fields.
Basketball Courts
There are several options for pickup basketball games at City parks.
Fishing
Grab your pole and spend the morning on the water at one of several parks with fishing.
Soccer Fields
There are several fields available for pickup soccer games and reservations.
Splash Pads
Cool off and keep the kids entertained for hours at one of Overland Park’s splash pads.
Tennis Courts
Practice your swing at a City park: There are many spots to play.
Volleyball Courts
Bump, set, spike anytime during park hours at one of several sand courts.
Park Rules
The following rules apply to all City parks.
- Alcohol, fireworks, motorized vehicles or boats, swimming, wading, bathing, and woodcutting are prohibited.
- Parks may not be used for commercial purposes.
- Fires may only be started in provided grills and must be put out before leaving.
- Throw trash away in provided garbage cans.
- Boats must have oars and life preservers for each person on board.
- You must have a fishing license to fish.
- Horseback riding is allowed along bike and hike trails and wooded areas, but not on athletic fields and courts, picnic areas or around playground areas.