Just 20 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City, residents in Olathe enjoy access to the state’s largest metropolitan area and all that it has to offer—including national sports teams like the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs, the MLB’s Kansas City Royals and the Kansas Speedway. But as the county seat of Johnson County, Olathe has its share of incredible recreational opportunities, too.
History buffs delight in the Mahaffie Farmhouse and Stagecoach, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, for its part in the history of the Oregon Trail, California Trail and the Santa Fe Trail expeditions during westward expansion. The past comes alive during Civil War re-enactments and the popular Wild West Days celebrations, featuring period costumes, stagecoach rides and, of course, farm animals for the kids to enjoy. Other Olathe events include the Hidden Glen Arts Festival and Bullwhacker Days, where the community spirit is cultivated and shared with neighbors and friends. The arts are brought to life by the popular productions of the Olathe Community Theatre Association.
It’s nearly impossible to find finer outdoor recreation opportunities than those in Olathe. Access to Lake Olathe and Cedar Lake, have fishing and boating enthusiasts always talking about the quiet spots where the fish are biting. Families have access to dozens of community and neighborhood parks totaling 1,213 acres with 28 miles of bicycle and pedestrian trials.
Olathe provides an incredible standard of living, created by its excellent, nationally-recognized Olathe School District and Blue Valley School District. Also home to MidAmerica Nazarene University and the Kansas State School For the Deaf, Olathe is a city that prides itself in offering the best of educational options to its residents. Employment opportunities are available in Olathe’s growing number of commercial and industrial parks, some including companies like Honeywell and Garmin.
Although Olathe has experienced tremendous growth since the 1980s, the community has a low crime rate, excellent public services, and a variety of affordable housing with many on large tracts of land. All of these opportunities are combined with a friendly-atmosphere, where hospitality and community spirit are a part of living, working and playing in Olathe, Kansas.
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