City of Overland Park

Great neighborhoods don’t just happen—they’re made by great neighbors. That’s why the Neighborhood Executive Committee (NEC) exists! This group brings neighborhood leaders together to share ideas, tackle challenges and celebrate their successes. Last month, the NEC announced its 2024 award winners: 🏆 Good Neighbor Award: Marilynn Hemenway, Moody Hills 🏆 Community Impact Award: Chelsea MacPherson, Downtown East 🏆 Lifetime Achievement in Beautification: Janiece Vohland, Strang Line 🏆 Best Event: Beverly Estates’ Backyard Movie Night 🏆 Neighborhood to Watch: Sylvan Lakes HOA Congratulations to these neighbors who make Overland Park a better place to call home! Learn more about the NEC at https://bit.ly/481vpbm.

Good morning, OP! Our snow crews have been working around the clock to clear City streets. They completed neighborhood and thoroughfare streets early this morning, January 11. We are working to finish plowing cul-de-sacs and problem spots today. Think your street needs another look? Use OPCares to let us know. https://lnkd.in/g5Kcrprj

Our city, our future. What’s next for Overland Park? Find out at the annual State of the City address with Mayor Curt Skoog on Tuesday, Feb. 4! This year’s event begins at 4 p.m. in the Polsky Theatre at Johnson County Community College. Hosted by the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce, the address will be followed by a reception. Registration is open through Jan. 28. Learn more and secure your spot now at https://bit.ly/3PtDRJB.

As the blizzard continues to impact Overland Park, we’re taking steps to keep everyone safe tomorrow, Monday, Jan. 6. We appreciate your patience and encourage everyone to stay safe at home if you can! Here's what you need to know: • City facilities including City Hall, Myron E. Scafe and the Municipal Court will be closed. • The Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, the community centers, golf courses and the Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex will remain closed. • The Committee of the Whole and City Council meetings have been rescheduled to next Monday, Jan. 13, at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Stay safe, and find updates at https://bit.ly/3BGWdUo.

Our snow plow crews are working hard on this game day! Friendly reminder that while the snow is still falling... we're still working on it. It typically takes 24-48 hours to plow all 2,200 lane miles of OP streets after the snow and ice stop falling. This storm is particularly challenging because there's a layer of ice under all that snow. We will keep at it! See the latest on our snow operations here: https://bit.ly/3BGWdUo

A winter storm warning is in effect in Overland Park. The City following modified operations for the safety of the community and City staff. The following City facilities will close at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 4, and will be closed on Sunday, January 5. -Matt Ross Community Center -Tomahawk Ridge Community Center -Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens and LongHouse Visitor Center -St. Andrews Golf Club -Sykes/Lady Overland Park Golf Club -Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex We're continuing to treat and plow streets today as well.

Now Hiring: City Traffic Engineer! Take the wheel in shaping Overland Park’s traffic systems! Join the Public Works team as a City Traffic Engineer, where you’ll oversee street and intersection designs, manage traffic calming programs and lead a dynamic division. This role offers the chance to collaborate with local and state partners to enhance transportation across the region. Ready to lead the way? Apply now at https://bit.ly/4a1hu7E or find other openings at recruit.opkansas.org.

Turkey Day is almost here! 🦃 Before you get lost in gravy and pumpkin pie, make sure you know the holiday closures for City facilities this week: Closed Nov. 28 🍂 Matt Ross Community Center 🍂 Tomahawk Ridge Community Center 🍂 Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Closed Nov. 28-29 🍂 City Hall 🍂 Sanders Justice Center Closed Nov. 28-30 🍂 Recycling Center

Overland Park is proud to be the top local government team in WAY TO GO KC’s 16th Annual Green Commute Challenge! 🚲🌱 Throughout October, our staff embraced sustainable transportation—walking, biking, carpooling and more. Together, metro-area participants logged over 7,000 green commute trips, saving $6,000 in gas and preventing 7.8 tons of carbon emissions. Thank you to our amazing staff participants for being leaders in building a cleaner, healthier future for our community!