Residents must register by Thursday, June 1 in order to vote in the Overland Park special election for a dedicated three-eighths cent sales tax. To register to vote, visit the Johnson County Election Office website. Voters who registered before May 23 will automatically receive their ballot in the mail in early June. The election office […]
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10 activities for a Memorial Day weekend staycation in Overland Park
Looking for activities close to home over Memorial Day weekend? Look no further. Here are 10 opportunities to make memories with the entire family while stay-cationing in Overland Park: Dive into our refreshing outdoor pools on opening day, May 28. Get up close and personal with more than 250 animals and birds at Deanna Rose […]
City closures Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day is a time to remember those who sacrificed their lives serving in the United States military. As you spend time with family and friends over the extended weekend, please plan around closures and modified hours at City facilities on Monday, May 29: Modified Hours Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty St. (8 a.m.-2 […]
Outdoor pool season starts Sunday; Bluejacket Pool to remain closed
June 1, 2023 Update: Bluejacket Pool opens June 2 Three of Overland Park’s outdoor pools open for the season on May 28. Stonegate Pool, 9701 Antioch Rd., Tomahawk Ridge Aquatic Center, 11950 Lowell Ave. and Young’s Pool, 8421 W. 77th St., open Sunday, May 28. Pools will be open 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Bluejacket […]
City to host town hall events for upcoming special election
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 […]
New floating wetlands installed at South Lake Park
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 […]
Keeping our community moving; National Public Works Week celebrates transportation and infrastructure experts
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 […]
Mayor’s Message for May 2023
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. […]
Hot off the grill; Essential safety tips for your next BBQ
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. […]
Travel back to 1960, the year of Overland Park’s incorporation
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 […]
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