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.
Beginning at 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, the southbound U.S. 69 ramp to 151st Street will close for approximately 30 days for grading and paving work as part of the 69 Express project. Detours will be marked. The Kansas Department of Transportation’s project will build a new express toll lane in each direction adjacent […]
…Are you ready for it? Taylor Swift takes the stage at Arrowhead Stadium on July 7 and 8 for her Eras Tour shows where she’ll travel back through her musical catalog of 10 albums. To celebrate, we’ve compiled a list of Overland Park attractions for each album to get you ready for the show! Taylor […]
The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate our nation’s independence! As you spend time with family and friends over the holiday, please plan around closures and modified hours at City facilities on Tuesday, July 4: Modified Hours Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, 13800 Switzer Rd. (Open 9 a.m.-2 p.m.) All outdoor City pools (Open […]
Clear household clutter and protect our planet by properly disposing of household hazardous waste at the new Johnson County Household Waste Collection and Reuse Facility located at 11231 Mastin St. in Overland Park. Operating from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, the facility allows for the safe disposal of unwanted paint, household chemicals, […]
Celebrate the red, white and blue, and join us for an unforgettable Fourth of July in Overland Park at these City events: Star Spangled Spectacular Get ready for another Star Spangled Spectacular on July 4 at Corporate Woods Founders’ Park, located at 9711 W. 109th St. Food trucks open and concerts kick off at 5 […]
Spreading love and art throughout our community, the Parade of Hearts is back. Overland Park is hosting four heart-themed public sculptures again this summer, each by a local artist showcasing their love for the Kansas City region. You can spot the hearts at: McCarthy Honda, 7979 Metcalf Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd Prairiefire, […]
City Manager Lori Curtis Luther named Alan Long as the new Overland Park Fire Department chief after a competitive recruitment process involving internal and external applicants. “Alan has a deep understanding of the essential work of the fire service. His leadership skills complement our executive leadership team incredibly well,” Luther said. “I am looking forward […]
Overland Park residents have approved a dedicated three-eighth cent sales tax to fund maintenance and improvements to City streets and traffic management systems. The Johnson County Election Office announced preliminary results of the mail-in ballot election Thursday. The sales tax, which is dedicated to funding City infrastructure, passed with 53.4% approval. City Manager Lori Curtis […]
The City of Overland Park is one of the top 100 places to live in the United States according to a study from Livability.com. Livability credits Overland Park’s delicious barbecue, growing brewery scene, appreciation for the arts and beautiful outdoor spaces as some of the many reasons to love Overland Park. In addition, the City’s […]
Roll out your yoga mat with furry friends as goat yoga returns to Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead! Take the opportunity to exercise and unwind with some of the Farmstead’s happiest residents at 5:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. on the following dates: June 27 July 11 July 25 August 8 August 26 September 16 Certified fitness […]