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.
Fill your schedule with exciting events happening in Overland Park! From family fun and creative workshops to Governing Body and committee meetings, the City’s event calendar is packed with endless opportunities to get involved in your community and make memories with friends and family: Farmers’ Markets – 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Spend Saturday and Wednesday mornings […]
Beginning Tuesday, August 29, both directions of 135th Street at U.S. 69 will close nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through August 31 as part of the 69 Express project. Detours will be marked. The following ramps will remain open for right-turn movements during this closure: Westbound 135th Street to northbound U.S. 69 Southbound […]
Lanes near 159th Street and U.S. 69 will temporarily close on Thursday, August 24 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. as City crews replace a damaged traffic signal pole in the median. The closure consists of two southbound left turn lanes exiting U.S. 69 and two westbound left turn lanes entering southbound U.S. 69. Find […]
After hearing from residents during public hearings on the 2024 Budget on Aug. 21, the Overland Park Governing Body, made up of the City Council and Mayor Curt Skoog, approved the 2024 Budget. The proposed total Budget totals $430.7 million, which is a 15 percent increase over the 2023 Budget. The budget makes no change […]
Students, have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a part of your city’s decision-making process? If you are a high school student living in or attending school in Overland Park, Teen Council offers an inside look at your local government and the opportunity to hone essential leadership skills. A gateway to civic engagement, […]
The pickleball craze has swept OP. Those who play pickleball probably already know that Overland Park is home to dozens of places to play, with even more coming. One of the fastest-growing sports in the country, pickleball combines elements of tennis, table tennis and badminton into one sport. It can be fast-paced but is also […]
The community has two final opportunities next week to get involved in the City’s budgeting process. There will be two public hearings, and the budget is scheduled for City Council adoption, at the Monday, August 21 City Council meeting. One public hearing is the City’s standard for its budget process, providing residents an opportunity to […]
Water Quality Awareness Month reminds us of the vital importance of maintaining clean and safe water sources for ourselves, our communities and the environment. Here are three easy ways to help keep our water clean: Only rain down the drain As water travels to storm drains, it picks up many pollutants such as motor oil, […]
Keep your sand wedge close and prepare to chip away at newly renovated challenges at Sykes/Lady Overland Park Golf Club. Fleetwood Services will install Premier White Golf Course Sand on all 36 holes spanning the North, South, West and Par 3 courses. The bunker renovation project tees off this fall and will conclude before the […]
Beginning Monday, August 14, the westbound I-435 to southbound U.S. 69 loop ramp will close for bridge demolition as part of the 69 Express project. Detours will be marked. The full closure is expected to last 15 days. All project work is weather-dependent and subject to change. The Kansas Department of Transportation’s project will build […]