Winter Weather Operations

Ahead of Monday’s snowfall, crews treated streets with salt and magnesium chloride. As snow began to accumulate Tuesday morning, they shifted to plowing operations. The snow is expected to continue into the night Tuesday and early Wednesday. 

Crews will begin plowing neighborhood streets after the snow stops falling. We expect it will take at least 48 hours from the time the snow stops falling to clear all streets. We ask that residents wait for crews to complete all routes before filing requests for snow removal through OPCares.

While streets are being plowed, residents can help by:

  • Moving vehicles off the street until it has been plowed to leave a clear path for plow drivers.
  • Waiting until plows have made at least one clear path before driving on a street.
  • Removing basketball goals, trash cans and other obstacles from the curb or driveway entrances.

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Overland Park-themed Zoom backgrounds available

Last updated March 4, 2021 (Originally posted April 15, 2020)

Go above and beyond in your next video conference meeting.

Zoom backgrounds, showcasing some of the most iconic sights in Overland Park, are now available.

Click to open any of the images below. Then right-click to download the image to your computer and follow Zoom’s steps to install them as a virtual background:

  1. Log in to the Zoom web portal or zoom app on your computer.
  2. Go to “settings” and select “virtual background.”
  3. Click the plus sign to upload a new image and choose the virtual background you’ve downloaded from the local folder on your computer.

For more information about uploading Zoom backgrounds, visit their in-depth tutorial.

These images also work well as desktop backgrounds for most screens.

Fall + Winter Images

City Hall: Brightly colored trees drop leaves on the lawn at City Hall Park, 8500 Santa Fe Drive.

City Hall: Brightly colored trees drop leaves on the lawn at City Hall Park, 8500 Santa Fe Drive.

City Hall: Planters outside City Hall are festive for the fall season and Election Day.

City Streets: Brightly colored trees drop leaves on the right of way in a north Overland Park neighborhood.

City Place: Hybrid Circle, a public sculpture at City Place, and surrounding buildings are lit up in team colors to celebrate a Chiefs victory.

Downtown OP: Santa Fe Drive and the Clocktower glisten on a cold, rainy night.

Downtown OP: The Mayor's Christmas tree and Clocktower are lit up under a light blanket of snow.

Summercrest Park: Summercrest Lake mirrors a winter sky while fall colors provide a contrast to Lighton Tower in the foggy distance.

Summercrest Park: Summercrest Lake mirrors a winter sky while providing a spot for geese to roost.

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens: The path around Margaret's Pond is lit in anticipation of the Holiday Luminary Walk.

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens:The Monet sculpture paints a less colorful scene than usual under a blanket of snow.

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens:A cardinal leans over the roof of any icy birdhouse at the Arboretum.

City Hall:Snow blankets the lawn at City Hall Park.

Sykes Lady Overland Park Golf Club:Snow blankets the greens at the most-played golf course in the Kansas City metro.

Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead:Creative light displays celebrate the holidays at the Farmstead, which opens April 1, 2021.

Spring + Summer Images

Downtown Overland Park: Santa Fe Drive provides a path through the heart of Downtown Overland Park, offering access to a multitude of local businesses and a glimpse of the Clock Tower.

Clock Tower: Built in the 1990s as part of a renovation of Downtown Overland Park, the Clock Tower and Farmers’ Market pavilion are two defining landmarks in the historic downtown area.

Under the Pavilion at the Overland Park Farmers’ Market: For more than 35 years, the Overland Park Farmers’ Market in Downtown Overland Park has been a popular public gathering spot for those seeking fresh produce and local food.

Sunflowers at the Overland Park Farmers’ Market: Overland Park Farmers’ Market vendors offer fresh produce, as well as specialty items like spices, skincare products, and flowers — like these sunflowers.

Bluegill Fish Mural: The bluegill, painted by Donald “Scribe” Ross on the side of InterUrban Art House at 80th and Conser, is one of several murals in Downtown Overland Park.

The Red Barn at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead: Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead opened in 1978. The red barn opened 31 years later, in 2009, and has since become a picturesque entry point for visitors.

Goats at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead: Every winter at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, mama goats give birth to dozens of baby goats. Once the Farmstead opens in the spring, visitors can bottle feed the babies.

Monet Garden at Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens: The Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens’ Monet Garden mirrors the colors and textures of impressionist painter Claude Monet. It also features a statue of the artist.

Hiking Trail at Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens: There are nearly six miles of hiking trails at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, giving visitors the chance to explore a variety of ecosystems and plant species.

South Lake Park: South Lake Park, located near 87th and Lowell, spans 14 acres of land and includes amenities such as basketball courts, a loop-trail, a playground, and fishing.

Overland Park City Hall: Overland Park City Hall, located off Santa Fe Drive and Antioch, houses staff from Public Works, Planning and Development Services, the City Manager’s Office, and more.

Overland Park Convention Center: Playing host to around 300 events each year, Overland Park Convention Center off College and Lamar has been called the “Best Small Convention Center in North America.”

Museum at Prairiefire: The Museum at Prairiefire opened in 2014 as part of the Prairiefire development off 135th Street and Nall. Exhibitions encompass the subjects of natural history, art, science, and more.

College and Metcalf Corridor: Approximately 30,000 jobs are located within a mile radius of the College and Metcalf corridor, making it one of the Kansas City metropolitan area’s leading job centers.

St. Andrews Golf Club: The most popular golf club in the Kansas City metropolitan area, golfers enjoy tree-lined greens with five sets of tees.

Sykes/Lady Overland Park Golf Club: This course at 127th and Quivira offers a wide range of play with 27 regulation golf holes to accommodate any skill level.

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Meg Ralph Director of Strategic Communications City Manager’s Office 913-895-6160
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