What You Need To Know Before You Move To Overland Park Kansas.
Are you thinking of moving
to Overland Park or are plans already underway? Here are some
things you need to know.
5 Things To Know About Overland Park Before You Move Here.
5) Kansas is definitely not “fly over” country - When
I first moved to Overland Park from Pittsburgh PA, I knew little about Kansas
and like many easterners, I did not realize everything that this area has to
offer. While central and western Kansas
provide lots of open space, Overland Park – and Johnson County in general – is very
diverse in culture and terrain, and there are all the amenities of any large
city around the country.
4) Overland Park is the second most populous city in
Kansas. It’s funny how a city I only considered a suburb of Kansas
City is actually the second largest in Kansas! According to Wikipedia, it
encompasses 75.37 square miles. Here’s a
visual representation (courtesy of Wikipedia) of Overland Park within Johnson
County:
3) Overland Park is diverse – As part of
the Kansas City metropolitan area, Overland Park has flourished and grown into
a City that frequently appears on “Best Of” lists! Overland Park is known for
high quality education, it supports a lively sporting community, it has
high-and not-so-high-end shopping venues, neighborhoods are designed around
greenbelts and parks or are centered around lakes, there are fabulous
restaurants here, and there are many opportunities to experience the area’s
combination of rolling and flat terrain. There are still spots that hold fast
to the areas agrarian history and I find these a refreshing change from the
more numerous hallmarks of progress. And, if you do need to get away, we have
one of the most convenient airports in the country and it’s easy to get just about
anywhere from our central location.
2) If you want to experience the four seasons, you’ll
find them here! This is one of my favorite things about Overland
Park. Yes, it can get quite warm in the summer, but it won’t last long! The
same goes for the cold, dry winters so partake of summer and winter activities
to your heart’s delight! If they don’t exist here, they’re close by! Our spring
and fall seasons can include some beautiful weather to be out and about in! I would say each season is usually about three
months long so if you’re getting tired of the season, hang on – it’s almost
over! Tornado season is maybe two months of the year, but we don’t seem to get
the same intensity of storms that some of our neighboring states and counties
experience (thank heavens!).
1) It is beautiful
and friendly here! – The land. The architecture. City
planning. The people. Overland Park is beautiful and friendly – like few places
I’ve lived. It continues to emphasize a symbiotic relationship between progress
and nature. Corporate Woods is the
area’s business park and was built within the woods already present on the
site. Landscaping is a primary feature in both the corporate centers and
residential neighborhoods. Buildings are
modern and homes
stately with an obvious pride of ownership. Older neighborhoods are not
bulldozed but revitalized and restored. People here value the wonderful
amenities of Overland Park and continue to support the community as it grows.
And friendly? You bet! Strangers greet you on the street, courtesy is still
valued and employed here, and a neighbor is very often a friend!
Come to
Overland Park. I love it here and bet you will too!
Tom McChesney,
Keller Williams Realty Key Partners LLC
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