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.
After two different public hearings and hearing from residents, Overland Park’s governing body passed the City’s 2023 Budget. The 2023 Budget focuses on continuing to provide primary services, addressing inflationary pressures and continuing to address security in technology operations. The $374.4 million budget is a 14.3% increase over the City’s 2022 Budget. Mill levy stays […]
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 Overview Fall 2022 features articles about: A community engagement process for the Farmers’ Market improvement project Recommendations from the Infrastructure Advisory Group Overland Park firefighters moving […]
The City of Overland Park continues its work to analyze the effects of short term rentals in Overland Park, while beginning a few steps to reduce issues with short term rentals. Short term rentals, sometimes known as Airbnbs or VRBOs, are furnished living spaces or homes available for rent for short periods of time. In […]
The City of Overland Park is launching a new incentive to ensure snow crews are prepared to keep City streets safe this winter. During the 2022-2023 snow season, snow crews will get paid, per winter weather event, to respond and help clear City streets. The City will pay: Plow drivers on staff $150 per winter […]
As the City Council continues to consider the 2023 Budget, you have two upcoming opportunities to weigh in on the budget. In addition to the annual budget hearing, there will be a revenue neutral rate public hearing. This type of hearing is scheduled when a jurisdiction expresses intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate. If […]
You have an extra opportunity to share your thoughts on the City’s budget, which funds the City of Overland Park’s priorities for the next year. The Mayor and City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2023 Budget at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 1 at the City Council meeting. While not legally required, this […]
Sept. 15 Update: The Town Hall virtual feedback form is now available. Please take time to watch the presentation and complete the form no later than Sept. 29 to share your thoughts on the future of the Farmers’ Market pavilion site. Virtual Feedback Form July 21, 2022: The City of Overland Park is beginning a […]
The Overland Park Farmers’ Market is in the running for the top prize at the 2022 America’s Farmers Market Celebration (AFMC). Hosted by American Farmland Trust and the Farmers Market Coalition, the AFMC aims to help farmers markets across the country earn national recognition and local prestige. The annual competition, now in its 14th year, […]
Hear directly from Mayor Curt Skoog about what’s happening in our community in his July video message. This month, the mayor shares details about: National Parks and Recreation Month, LongHouse Visitor Center construction, 2021 Annual Development Report, The City’s upcoming Comprehensive Plan. Watch the Mayor’s Message below. […]
The City of Overland Park is looking to the community for input as it begins its Comprehensive Plan update. Starting today, Overland Park residents, visitors, business owners and others can apply for a position on the Comprehensive Plan update steering committee. The committee will be a diverse group of community members that will meet regularly […]