Overland Park, Suburban center in Kansas City metropolitan area, United States.
Description
Overland Park is a suburban community in Johnson County, Kansas, United States, that spreads across a wide area with residential districts and parks. The streets run through business centers, shopping plazas, and green spaces distributed throughout the municipality.
History
William B. Strang Jr. began planning residential subdivisions in 1905 along a former military road that became the foundation for later urban development. The community grew rapidly after World War II when families moved from downtown areas into the new suburbs.
Culture
The name comes from the Santa Fe Trail route that once crossed this prairie and later became the main thoroughfare. Local residents today use the Arboretum and Botanical Gardens as a gathering place for walks and seasonal events.
Practical
Visitors can explore the city most easily by car, as most destinations are far apart and connected by wide roads. Spring and fall months offer pleasant weather for walks in the parks and visits to outdoor events.
Did you know?
The Nerman Art Museum displays over 800 contemporary works in a free permanent exhibition open to the public. The collection ranges from the second half of the 20th century to the present and changes regularly through new acquisitions.
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United Methodist Church of the Resurrection
7.4 km
Sprint World Headquarters Campus
3 km
Blue Valley Northwest High School
6 km
Blue Valley West High School
11.7 km
Shawnee Methodist Mission
11.5 kmOverland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
15.6 kmMuseum at Prairiefire
6.9 kmIndian Hills Country Club
8.5 kmNerman Museum of Contemporary Art
4.3 km
Johnson County Museum
3.5 km
Rio Theatre
5 km
Wolcott House
11.2 km
Herman J. and Ella B. Voigts House
5.3 km
Horn–Vincent–Russell Estate
9 km
Thomas A. Soetaert Aquatic Center
10.6 km
Leawood Aquatic Center
5.4 km
Shawnee Town 1929 Museum
10.1 kmRock Creek Park
5 km
Deer Creek Golf Course
5.6 kmSunflower Observatory
10.3 kmWestlinks Golf Course
7 kmSykes/Lady Overland Park Golf Complex
6.1 kmCountry Club of Leawood
7 kmNicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate
7.5 kmHallbrook Country Club
5.8 kmWolf Creek Golf
17.6 kmMilburn Country Club
7.1 kmOverland Park Golf Course
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