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.
For many, May represents graduation season and a time for new beginnings. As graduation ceremonies approach, soon-to-be college graduates not only look for their dream job, they search for the perfect place to lay a foundation for the rest of their lives. Look no further, Class of 2023! The City of Overland Park is one […]
Mother’s Day weekend is almost here! Whether you are a mother, about to become a mother or are celebrating the mother in your life, Overland Park is full of opportunities to celebrate and be celebrated. Pick out a bouquet of fresh flowers for your mom at the Farmers’ Market. Better yet, spend some quality time […]
Celebrate cycling and the power of pedals during National Bike Month. The City of Overland Park’s bicycling infrastructure offers residents and visitors the opportunity to explore safely on two wheels. More than 120 miles of bike lanes and dozens of miles of bike trails weave through Overland Park, connecting the City’s parks, neighborhoods, schools and […]
Beginning Monday, May 8, 80th Street will close to traffic both ways between Santa Fe Drive and Floyd Street near Downtown Overland Park. Marked detours will reroute drivers through the area. Road maintenance will conclude and the street will reopen on Friday, May 12. Information on road closures can be found at opkansas.org/construction. […]
The City of Overland Park continues to hire lifeguards for Stonegate Pool, Tomahawk Ridge Aquatic Center and Young’s Pool. Lifeguard positions must be staffed in order for pools to open for the season May 28. Bluejacket Pool is staffed. In February, the Parks and Recreation Department announced that the starting pay for lifeguards increased to […]
Reduce, reuse and celebrate recycling! The City of Overland Park’s spring mattress collection and Recycling Extravaganza events diverted more than 1,000 mattresses and 100 tons of waste from landfills. Mattress Recycling This spring, the City facilitated bulky item pick-up for homes east of Antioch to properly dispose of unwanted mattresses and box springs. The City […]
As the weather warms up, cool down at one of Overland Park’s splash pads. Open during normal park hours, splash pads are free to use and will remain open through Sept. 30. Three City parks feature splash pads: 1. Thompson Park, 8045 Santa Fe Drive The Thompson Park splash pad sits in the center of […]
Did you know the City of Overland Park will split the cost of some of your landscaping projects? The City will reimburse Overland Park residents for up to 50 percent of the total cost of eligible stormwater treatment projects as part of the Stormwater Cost Share Program. Applications are now open at opkansas.org. The Stormwater […]
The Arbor Day Foundation recognized Overland Park as a 2022 Tree City, honoring the City’s commitment to effective urban forest management ahead of Arbor Day. The City also received a Tree City USA Growth Award for demonstrating environmental improvement and an outstanding level of tree care. Overland Park has maintained its Tree City USA designation […]
Kansas City is set to host the 2023 NFL Draft April 27-29, drawing football fans near and far. Don’t make any snap decisions! As you huddle up your family and friends to make a game plan, have your playbook ready for a winning weekend in nearby Overland Park. Kick off your adventures with a visit […]