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Overland Park, KS

Overland Park is a city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States, and the second-most populous city in the state of Kansas. It is one of four principal cities in the Kansas City metropolitan area and the most populous suburb of Kansas City, Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 197,238.

Overland Park is located in northeastern Kansas at the junction of Interstate 435 and U.S. Route 69 immediately east of Olathe, the county seat. The city center is roughly 13 miles (21 km) south-southwest of downtown Kansas City, Missouri.

The city lies on the northern edge of the Osage Plains a few miles south of the Kansas River. One of the river's tributaries, Turkey Creek, flows northeast through the extreme northern part of the city. South of Turkey Creek, the majority of the city lies in the watershed of the Blue River. Several of the river's tributaries run east-northeast across the city; from north to south, these include Indian Creek, Tomahawk Creek, and Negro Creek. In the far southern part of the city, two more tributaries, Coffee Creek and Wolf Creek, join to form the main stem of the Blue River itself.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 75.37 square miles (195.21 km²) of which 74.84 square miles (193.83 km²) is land and 0.53 square mile (1.38 km²) is water.

Overland Park is a principal city of the Kansas City metropolitan area, and it borders other communities on all sides. These include Kansas City, Kansas, to the north, Mission and Prairie Village to the northeast, Leawood to the east, Stilwell to the south, Olathe and Lenexa to the west, and Shawnee and Merriam to the northwest. Most of Overland Park, specifically the part of it lying north of 159th Street, lies within the area of Johnson County referred to as Shawnee Mission.

In 1905, William B. Strang Jr. arrived and began to plot subdivisions along an old military roadway, which later became the city's principal thoroughfare. He developed large portions of what would later become downtown Overland Park.

On May 20, 1960, Overland Park was officially incorporated as a "city of first class", with a population of 28,085. Less than thirty years later, the population had nearly quadrupled to 111,790 in 1990, increasing to 173,250 as of the 2010 census. Overland Park officially became the second largest city in the state, following Wichita, Kansas, after passing Kansas City, Kansas in the early 2000s.

Health and wellness are paramount in Overland Park, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The Overland Park Regional Medical Center and Advanced Health Care stand as cornerstones in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Overland Park Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include BFT Overland Park, Fitness Factory and Anytime Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Overland Park, such as the Turkey Creek Trail and Tomahawk Creek Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Overland Park, KS are Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead, and Museum at Prairiefire.

Population: 197,089 (2023). ZIP code: 66204. Area code: 913. Elevation: 951 ft (290 m). Area: 75.64 sq mi (195.91 km²).

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Why is Overland Park, KS so popular?

The City of Overland Park is one of the top 100 places to live in the United States according to a study from Livability.com. Livability credits Overland Park’s nationally-ranked schools, exciting arts and culture scene, picturesque neighborhoods and plenty of green space as some of the many reasons to love OP. Overland Park’s Farmers’ Market, festivals and cultural events foster a strong sense of community, and the City’s parks and recreation system features more than 80 parks and miles of scenic trails.

Is it expensive to live in Overland Park, KS?

Overland Park is ranked 158 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. The cost of living in Overland Park is 92.9% of the national average. The median household income in Overland Park is $92,769, which is 43% more than that of the state. The median income for an individual is $52,824, which is 44% more than that of the state. The average rent in Overland Park (located in Kansas City -KS Metro) metro area for a 2-bed home is $1,502, which is 2% more than the average rent across the US. The median home price in Overland Park is $530,000 with a median price per sqft of $198.

Is Overland Park, KS a suburb of Kansas City?

Overland Park, city, Johnson county, northeastern Kansas, U.S. Located on a low ridge that affords a broad view of the Missouri River valley, it is a southern suburb of Kansas City, near the Missouri border. Settled in 1906, it lies on the old Santa Fe Trail and was laid out as a stop on an interurban railway from Kansas City to Olathe; later it was the home of the first aviation school in the western United States. The city is now mainly residential, with several medical centres, and is the site of Johnson County Community College (1967).

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Wikipedia

City of Overland Park

Overland Park Regional Medical Center 

Advanced Health Care 

Overland Park Parks and Recreation Department

BFT Overland Park

Fitness Factory 

Anytime Fitness

Turkey Creek Trail 

Tomahawk Creek Trail

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead

Museum at Prairiefire

OP Kansas

Flyhomes

Britannica

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