Overland Park has a long history of careful planning, including when the founder of Overland Park, William B. Strang Jr., plotted subdivisions along a military roadway here in 1905. Overland Park’s founder wanted the area to resemble a park, and provide a strong economic and educational foundation with a variety of neighborhoods and recreational amenities. Today, nearly 190,000 people are living in Strang’s dream come true!
A thriving economy is supported by both the nationally-recognized Blue Valley School District and Shawnee Valley School District, where students are prepared for secondary education and future employment. When not hard at work or in school, Overland Park residents enjoy a plethora of cultural and community amenities and activities. Attractions range from live performances at the Overland Theater, relaxing in the beautiful 300-acre Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, picking fresh foods at the local farmers market, or spending time with the family at the city’s several recreation centers, pools and parks. Overland Park golfers can enjoy taking a swing at the St. Andrew’s Golf Course and the Overland Park Golf Course, too.
Additionally, residents in Overland Park can attend the annual events such as the Mid-America Games for the Disabled, the Stars & Bars Barbeque and the Overland Park Fall Festival. Only a 30-minute drive from downtown Kansas City, residents in Overland Park also enjoy seeing the action of the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs, the MLB’s Kansas City Royals, or watching the races at the Kansas Speedway.
All of this is available in a city continually recognized for the high quality-of-life provided to its residents. In fact, Overland Park received a place in the 1993 and 1997 editions of “50 Fabulous Places to Raise a Family.” More recently, Overland Park was ranked as the second best city in America by Business Development Outlook Magazine in 2001, and was placed in the top six cities in Money Magazine’s 2006 annual list of “America’s Best Places to Live.”
Homes in Overland Park reflect various homeowners’ different needs. Older homes on elite estates and newly built subdivisions are available, and prices vary to include first-time buyers. When you begin searching for a new home with great atmosphere, terrific amenities and a progressive and thoughtful consideration of future development, don’t overlook Overland Park!
Overland Park Homes for Sale
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Overland Park Real Estate Agent
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