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.
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.
Playgrounds
Climb, swing and slide at one of the many playgrounds in Overland 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.
Pickleball Courts
Grab a paddle and meet some friends for a game of one of the fastest-growing sports in the country.
Restrooms + Drinking Fountains
Six City parks have heated restrooms that are open year-round, including:
- Indian Creek Recreation Center
- Quivira Park
- Roe Park
- Sapling Grove Park
- South Lake Park
- Thompson Park
All other park restrooms and drinking fountains are available seasonally, from mid-April to mid-October, weather-dependent.
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.
Coming Soon: B-B Park
A new public park is on the way to south Overland Park at 159th and Quivira named in honor of our sister city in Germany, Bietigheim-Bissingen.
Bietigheim-Bissingen (B-B) Park will incorporate architectural and cultural inspirations from Overland Park’s sister city. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2024.
Learn more about our sister city and what to expect at the new park as well the project timeline, design renderings and more on the B-B Park Project page.