Due to flooding in Indian Creek, extremely muddy conditions in the park and the threat of more weather in the forecast, the Overland Park Star Spangled Spectacular scheduled for Thursday, July 4, was canceled.
A fireworks show will now take place on Friday, July 5 at 10 p.m. There will be no food trucks or musical performances on Friday.
Embark on a moonlit journey through the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens at Terra Luna, a spellbinding experience created exclusively for the Arboretum by Quixotic. Hosted by The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park, Terra Luna returns to the Arboretum for six nights in September: Thursday, September 14 Friday, September 15 Saturday, September […]
The City of Overland Park will require new residential and collector streets to be built with concrete pavement starting next month. On September 11, the City Council approved a recommendation to update the City’s design and construction standards. Changes to street standards include: Requiring single-family and multifamily residential streets, collector streets, and “super collector” streets […]
September marks FEMA’s National Preparedness Month, raising awareness of the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that may happen without warning, including severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, flooding and snow and ice storms. Although people of all ages should prepare for emergencies, this year’s National Preparedness Month theme, “Take Control 1, 2, 3”, emphasizes emergency preparedness […]
The Overland Park Police Department is pleased to announce the completion of a pledge to enhance trust, accountability and collaboration between police and the community it protects and serves. Developed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), the pledge is part of the Trust Building Campaign initiative. To join the Trust Building Campaign, […]
A long-awaited, state-of-the-art event venue and visitor center at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is ready to open its doors. Join elected officials, donors, Arboretum staff, volunteers and community members in celebrating the grand opening of LongHouse Visitor Center on Saturday, September 9 at 10 a.m. Surrounded by picturesque scenery, LongHouse is a […]
Rooted in the movement for fair working conditions during the late 19th century, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. As you spend time with family and friends over the extended weekend, please plan around closures and modified hours at City facilities on Monday, September 4: Modified […]
City leadership and Council members joined the Overland Park Public Works Department for the Construction Tour on Aug. 26. This annual event provides an opportunity in the field for collaboration and dialogue between elected officials and the experts behind projects currently underway. Donning safety vests, City officials took the opportunity to step off the bus […]
A longtime City staff member will become the City of Overland Park’s new director of Planning and Development Services. Leslie Karr, former Manager of Current Planning, begins in the director role immediately. Karr began serving the Overland Park community in 1995. In addition to overseeing the work of the Current Planning Division, which coordinates the […]
Overview is the City’s quarterly newsletter for residents. It includes news, things to see and do in Overland Park, valuable information for neighborhoods and recreational and environmental news. The Fall 2023 Overview features articles about: The grand opening of LongHouse Visitor Center, Key elements of the City’s 2024 budget, Supporting local animal shelters, Fall recycling […]
A new online ticketing option for the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens launches Wednesday, Sept. 6. Visitors can skip the line when they arrive at the Arboretum by purchasing tickets online in advance. To purchase tickets online: Visit opkansas.org/arboretum Select “Arboretum Tickets” Choose the date of your visit and the number of tickets needed […]