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.
City Manager Lori Curtis Luther presented the proposed 2024 Budget to Mayor Curt Skoog and the Overland Park City Council. Budget recommendations focus on implementing recommendations of the City’s Infrastructure Advisory Group, recruiting and retaining a talented workforce, and continuing to implement the City Council’s strategic goals. The proposed total Budget totals $430.7 million, which […]
Hear directly from Mayor Curt Skoog about what’s happening in our community in his June video message. In this month’s special edition of the Mayor’s Message, the mayor shares details about the City’s three-eighths cent sales tax election, including information on: Casting your vote, Upcoming town hall events, And how the sales tax would impact […]
Beginning Tuesday, June 6, the eastbound 135th Street to northbound U.S. 69 loop ramp will close for bridge construction as part of the 69 Express project. The loop ramp is expected to reopen in November 2023. Beginning Friday, June 9, 135th street near U.S. 69 will also close for 69 Express construction, reopening Monday, June […]
The spotlight is on City staff during the City of Overland Park’s quarterly Staff Spotlight. During this Staff Spotlight, follow along as Aquatics Supervisor Renee Reis prepared City pools to open for the summer season. Each quarter, City Communications staff shadow a different staff member to explore their daily tasks, providing a behind-the-scenes look at […]
A portion of Tomahawk Creek Trail underneath 135th Street and U.S. 69 will close temporarily on Friday, June 2 due to the U.S. 69 Corridor Modernization and Expansion Project, or 69 Express. The trail is expected to reopen in summer 2024. A detour route will be marked. View a map of the closure and detour […]
Bluejacket Pool opens Friday, June 2 at noon, welcoming swimmers for the summer pool season. Overland Park’s three other outdoor pools opened Sunday, May 28, while the Bluejacket Pool opening was delayed due to the discovery of a water leak. After diligent efforts by Parks and Recreation Department staff, additional testing and necessary repairs and […]
Residents must register by Thursday, June 1 in order to vote in the Overland Park special election for a dedicated three-eighths cent sales tax. To register to vote, visit the Johnson County Election Office website. Voters who registered before May 23 will automatically receive their ballot in the mail in early June. The election office […]
Looking for activities close to home over Memorial Day weekend? Look no further. Here are 10 opportunities to make memories with the entire family while stay-cationing in Overland Park: Dive into our refreshing outdoor pools on opening day, May 28. Get up close and personal with more than 250 animals and birds at Deanna Rose […]
Memorial Day is a time to remember those who sacrificed their lives serving in the United States military. As you spend time with family and friends over the extended weekend, please plan around closures and modified hours at City facilities on Monday, May 29: Modified Hours Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty St. (8 a.m.-2 […]
June 1, 2023 Update: Bluejacket Pool opens June 2 Three of Overland Park’s outdoor pools open for the season on May 28. Stonegate Pool, 9701 Antioch Rd., Tomahawk Ridge Aquatic Center, 11950 Lowell Ave. and Young’s Pool, 8421 W. 77th St., open Sunday, May 28. Pools will be open 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Bluejacket […]