Overland Park is ready to dazzle! From festive parks to glowing gardens, the City is brimming with holiday cheer and sparkling lights. Mark your calendars for these must-see destinations to celebrate the season. Thompson Park Located in Downtown OP, Thompson Park becomes a holiday wonderland with twinkling lights and festive decor. The centerpiece? A stunning […]
The Kansas Association of Public Information Officers named Overland Park Strategic Communications Director Meg Ralph the Kansas Communicator of the Year! Known for her storytelling finesse and knack for sharing information quickly and effectively, Meg is the voice behind so much of what you see and read (but no, she didn’t write this!). Meg’s efficient […]
The City of Overland Park is looking ahead with its five-year Capital Improvements Program and Maintenance Program, designed to plan and forecast future public improvements and facilities. This program outlines key data, including project costs, timelines, funding sources, budget impacts and alternatives, which helps the Governing Body and residents understand how the City prioritizes specific […]
In his November video message, hear directly from Mayor Curt Skoog about what’s happening in our community. This month, the mayor shares details about: Construction season wrapping up in Overland Park, The upcoming Mayor’s Holiday Festival, And a call for artists to submit proposals for artwork to be displayed at LongHouse Visitor Center. Watch the […]
Have a broken item at home that you’re not quite ready to give up on? Instead of tossing it out, bring it to the next Repair Café on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty. Hosted by Re.Use.Full, the Repair Café is a free event where skilled […]
Overland Park is taking ideas from the community to name the new Farmers’ Market and Downtown Gathering Space Improvements project. The City will begin construction on the new facility in December. When the project is complete, the space will house the Overland Park Farmers’ Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays during market season. The project will […]
Get ready to kick off the holiday season from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 at the Mayor’s Holiday Festival at Thompson Park, a free community event packed with festive fun, music and cheer! The holiday magic begins with live music by Twice on Sunday filling the air and local food trucks serving up delicious […]
Westbound I-435 from Antioch Road to Quivira Road will close to traffic beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6. All lanes and ramps will reopen by Thursday, Nov. 7 at 6 a.m. Eastbound I-435 from Quivira Road to Antioch Road will close to traffic beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. All lanes and ramps […]
Head to the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens and help fight hunger while adding a touch of green to your home! Bring four canned goods or other non-perishable food donations to LongHouse Visitor Center at the Arboretum Nov. 1-22. In return, you’ll receive a small cactus to take home, while supplies last. The donations […]
Celebrate Veterans Day with T-Mobile, Black & Veatch and the City of Overland Park on Nov. 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Black & Veatch Campus, 11401 Lamar Ave. Join us in paying tribute to the courageous men and women who served our nation and continue to inspire our community. This year’s […]