Overland Park
Overland Park
Activities
Overland Park has more than 1,800 acres (7.3 km2) of park land and open space. Many of the city's 72 parks feature one or more of the following: public golf, sand volleyball, hiking and biking trails, playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts, and reservable shelters. The Memorial Sports Complex was named after long-time resident and coach Dwight Milton Jordan.
Transportation
Interstate 435, the Kansas City area's beltway, and U.S. Route 50 run concurrently east-west through central Overland Park. Interstate 35 runs northeast-southwest through the city's northwestern and northern fringe. U.S. Route 56 and U.S. Route 169 run concurrently with I-35 through the city's northwestern fringe and then split off to the east as Shawnee Mission Parkway at interchange 226, running east-west through northern Overland Park. U.S. Route 69 runs generally north-south through the city, merging with I-35, U.S. 56, and U.S. 169 at interchange 225 just northwest of the city. U.S. 69 then splits off to the east with U.S. 56 and U.S. 169 as Shawnee Mission Parkway before turning north again as Metcalf Avenue. In extreme northern Overland Park, U.S. 69 then re-merges with I-35. Metcalf Avenue continues north out of the city as Interstate 635. Johnson County Transit, also known as "The JO", provides public transportation via multiple bus routes throughout the city. Several of these routes connect Overland Park with other suburbs and downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Kansas City International Airport is located approximately 22 mi (35 km) north of central Overland Park.[46] Johnson County Executive Airport, a public general aviation facility, is located immediately west of the city in Olathe. BNSF Railway and Union Pacific Railroad each operate a freight rail line through Overland Park. The BNSF line runs roughly parallel with I-35 through the northwestern and northern fringe of the city. The Union Pacific line runs northeast through the extreme southeastern part of the city.[11] Kansas City's Union Station, which is a stop on Amtrak's Missouri River Runner and Southwest Chief passenger rail lines, is located approximately 8 mi (13 km) northeast of central Overland Park.
Food & Drink
Kansas City may be famous for its barbecue, but the city is full of culinary delights for every taste. You don’t have to look far to find a delicious meal. Local restaurants in Overland Park and Kansas City provide fine dining experiences for your needs, whether you’re planning an evening out or a quick breakfast on the way out of town.
Unfortunately there are no self-catering offers at this location at the moment.