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.
The City of Overland Park will host three town hall events for residents interested in learning more about the upcoming OP Moves sales tax election. If approved by voters, the initiative would raise the City’s dedicated sales tax from one-eighths (0.125 percent) cent to three-eighths (0.375 percent) cent. Revenue from the increase will allow the […]
Have you found yourself “pond”ering what’s new at South Lake Park? The City installed 10 new floating wetlands on South Lake to clear and filter the water. Floating wetlands are buoyant structures that allow natural wetland plants to grow on the lake surface. Constructed from recycled plastic water bottles, each 100-square-foot floating wetland at South […]
Whether filling a pothole, monitoring traffic flow, inspecting a construction project or driving a snow plow, the Overland Park Public Works department monitors and maintains more than 2,000 lane miles of streets along with traffic signals, bridges and storm sewer systems throughout the City. The American Public Works Association recognizes May 21-27 as National Public […]
Hear directly from Mayor Curt Skoog about what’s happening in our community in his May video message. This month, the mayor shares details about: This summer’s three-eighths cent sales tax election, Opportunities to share your thoughts on the City’s future, Upcoming spring and summer activities. Watch the Mayor’s Message below. […]
We all know Kansas City loves its barbecue! Grilling is one of the most popular summertime activities. Before you fire up the grill, here are essential tips and important reminders for a safe grilling season: Location, location, location. Place your grill on a level surface, and position it away from siding, deck railings or branches. […]
Overland Park is celebrating 63 years as a first-class city in 2023. The City was officially incorporated on May 20, 1960 with a population of 28,085. Today, Overland Park spans 75.6 square miles of Johnson County, and is home to more than 200,000 residents, making it the second most populous city in Kansas and metropolitan […]
A shift in requirements for restaurants in Overland Park will save small business owners time and money, and provide City staff more time to focus on maintaining safe and healthy neighborhoods. The City Council approved eliminating the City’s food inspection program, which the Community Services Division administered, in May. The change will allow staff in […]
The Overland Park Convention Center is expanding its strategies for sustainable conventions and meetings with a new partnership to minimize food waste. The convention center announced a partnership with Pete’s Garden, a food recovery organization that takes surplus prepared foods from local caterers, restaurants, and food service operations, and prepares healthy family-sized meals for those […]
Ready, set, pedal! Put down your car keys and change up your commute May 15-19 for National Bike to Work Week. With more than 120 miles of bike lanes and dozens of miles of bike trails across the City, Overland Park’s bicycling infrastructure offers residents an opportunity to commute to work safely on two wheels. […]
A report from the resident committee tasked with making recommendations to improve the City’s infrastructure is clear: Much of Overland Park’s transportation infrastructure will need to be updated to guarantee the safety of the thousands of residents who travel across the City’s roadways, bridges, and sidewalks each day. Under optimal conditions and with regular maintenance, […]