Make an impact in Overland Park by helping us choose our path forward! Mark your calendar to attend one of four Choosing Our Future open house events to participate in the City’s comprehensive planning process. Join your community and participate in activities designed to collect feedback on goals and development principles as well as land […]
Participate in the Choosing Our Future Photo Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win prizes! This contest sets the stage for the upcoming FrameworkOP open houses. You can attend these meetings to help choose our path forward as part of the comprehensive planning process. From September 26-28, FrameworkOP will host a series of meetings to […]
At the September 11 City Council meeting, Mayor Skoog proclaimed September 2023 as National Service Dog Month in Overland Park, a momentous occasion celebrating the incredible contributions that service dogs make to our community. To honor the recognition, we asked the City’s resident service dog, Haven, to share a bit about her important work. My […]
Temporary turn lane closures along Metcalf Avenue between 91st and 99th streets begin Monday, September 18 for asphalt paving. Closures consist of northbound and southbound left turn lanes at the following intersections: 91st and Metcalf Entrance to Regency Plaza on Metcalf 93rd and Metcalf 95th and Metcalf 97th and Metcalf 99th and Metcalf Each closure […]
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 […]