The U.S. 69 Corridor Modernization and Expansion Project, or 69 Express, is underway between 103rd Street and 151st street. The Kansas Department of Transportation’s project will build a new express toll lane in each direction adjacent to the existing general-purpose lanes to increase safety and improve congestion in the area. The express lanes will open […]
City of Overland Park staff and Shawnee Mission South High School students teamed up this week to clear invasive plants from the Shawnee Mission Environmental Science Lab along Indian Creek. The City’s forestry and horticulture crews are constantly working to remove invasive species, especially along stream corridors and watersheds. Teams of staff and students worked […]
The reconstruction of Fire Station 41 is officially underway. The City of Overland Park broke ground at the site of the new fire station on Wednesday, March 29. The new facility will be built on the same site as the recently-demolished fire station located at 7550 W. 75th Street. Mayor Curt Skoog spoke to event […]
103rd St. will close to traffic both ways for several weeks this spring near Metcalf. The bridge over Indian Creek will close for rehabilitation beginning Monday, April 3. As part of the project, crews will repair the bridge by replacing the existing concrete deck and pouring epoxy deck coating on the deck overlay. The bridge will […]
Make endless memories with friends, family and more than 250 animals and birds as Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead opens for the season on Saturday, April 1. Explore the Farmstead’s newest features and return to the many farm favorites. Your ticket offers access to many attractions, including petting pens, animal exhibits and the Dairy Barn, featuring […]
Visitors to some Overland Park Parks and Recreation amenities may notice an increase in fee prices beginning in April 2023. Fees will be increasing for services at the following facilities: Thompson Park – stage rentals Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead – admission prices, birthday parties and pavilion rental Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens – admission […]
The City of Overland Park is proud to sponsor SevenDays and its mission to overcome hate by promoting kindness and understanding throughout our community. Founded in 2014 following a hate crime that occurred in Overland Park, SevenDays is a local nonprofit organization determined to make our community more inclusive and nurturing by creating a wave […]
There’s no place like home! The City of Overland Park is one of the top five places to live in the Midwest according to a study from Livability.com. Livability credits Overland Park’s sturdy economy, plentiful job opportunities and proximity to Kansas City for a wave of new residents moving to the area. Both new and […]
Get ready for fun on the farm as Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead prepares to open for the season on Saturday, April 1 with a new online ticketing option. Visitors can skip the line when they arrive at the Farmstead by purchasing tickets online in advance. To purchase tickets online: Visit opkansas.org/farmstead. Select “Farmstead Tickets.” Choose […]
The City of Overland Park began its Ash Tree Removal Program this week to proactively remove and replace ash street trees impacted by emerald ash borer, an invasive beetle that feeds on and kills ash trees. The City will replant one tree for every ash street tree removed as part of the program. Beginning in […]