Overview is the City’s quarterly newsletter for residents. It includes news, things to see and do in Overland Park, valuable information for neighborhoods and recreational and environmental news. The Summer 2023 Overview features articles about: This summer’s three-eighths cent sales tax election, Floating wetlands installed at South Lake Park, Renovations and new design concepts for […]
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Ballots arrive; Town Hall Thursday
Check your mailbox – ballots are arriving for the City’s three-eighth cent sales tax election. Overland Park is holding a special election for a dedicated sales tax this month. If approved, the sales tax would generate $20.5 million to fund improvements to the City’s streets and the City’s traffic management system. The City held the […]
Summer Concert Series returns to Thompson Park
Get ready to listen to some of your favorite songs under the stars! Concert in the Park returns to the Thompson Park stage beginning June 8. Bring your lawn chair, blanket and dancing shoes to Thompson Park on the second Thursday of each month this summer for an evening of free live music and entertainment. […]
Farmer’s Market Wednesdays begin June 7
Browse aisles of fresh produce, meats, cheeses and specialty products at the Overland Park Farmers’ Market twice each week as Farmers’ Market Wednesdays return June 7. On Wednesdays, the Farmers’ Market, located at 7950 Marty St., features a condensed layout between 7:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Beat the Saturday crowd and enjoy a weekday morning […]
Infrastructure, recruitment drive 2024 budget recommendation
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 […]
Mayor’s Message for June 2023
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 […]
69 Express: Upcoming 135th Street closures
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 […]
Staff Spotlight: Dive into City pool operations with Aquatics Supervisor Renee Reis
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 […]
Portion of Tomahawk Creek Trail to close for 69 Express construction
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 for summer swim season June 2
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 […]
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