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Overland Park’s Public Works Department provides safe and timely street, traffic and stormwater services. Parks + Recreation. The Parks and Recreation Department operates, maintains, and …

The Mayor and 12 City Council members make up Overland Park’s Governing Body, which approves codes and ordinances, identifies and prioritizes projects and services within Overland Park, and sets annual state and federal legislative priorities for the City.

Overland Park’s 83 parks and open spaces are essential to the quality of life in our city. Visitors can run, walk, bike, hike, fish, and play outside at City parks. Amenities vary by facility.

From public safety to city planning, infrastructure maintenance, environmental programs, and neighborhood support, see what services Overland Park offers.

Overland Park traces its roots back to 1905 with the arrival of its founder William B. Strang Jr., who platted subdivisions, including one named “Overland Park,” along a military roadway southwest of Kansas City.

Twelve City Council members represent all of Overland Park. Find your ward representatives and learn more about each Council member.

The 300-acre Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is a vibrant educational, recreational, and cultural resource for the Kansas City region. At the Arboretum, you’ll find over 1,700 species carefully cultivated across themed gardens and natural landscapes.

Overland Park’s two community centers provide fun activities, opportunities to stay fit, rental rooms for your special event, and more, all for a great value.