Overland Park Kansas was incorporated in 1960 with a population of 29,000.  The city now has 160,000+ residents, making it the second most populated city in Kansas.  Before it's incorporation, Overland Park was part of Mission Urban Township.  At that time Mission Urban Township included the cities of Prairie Village and Mission Kansas.  An important factor in Overland Park's formation is its location on land that all other local communities cast aside.  Overland Park's roots can be traced back to its founder William B. Strang Jr.  In the early 1900's Strang platted subdivisions along the military roadway and he wanted to produce a well planned community with a park-like feel.  Other factors important to Strang were maintaining a prosperous commerce and offering quality education.  

Conveniently located at the center of the U.S., Overland Park KS is  easily accessible from any part of the country.  Overland Park is Kansas City's largest suburb and home to 4,000+ companies.  It is the headquarters for major corporations including Sprint, Yellow Corp, Applebee's Restaurants, Black & Veatch and Universal Underwriters.   It is also the home to Johnson County Community College.

Home prices in Overland Park Kansas range from $100's to $1.5 million+ with the average home price being in the $260's.  Housing types available include Single Family Homes, Condos, Villas, Patio Homes, New Home Construction Communities, Lots, New Subdivision Developments, Acreage, First Time Home Buyers, Commercial Property, Investment Property, Luxury Homes, Upper Bracket Homes, Golf Course Communities, Retirement Communities and Historic Homes.  The Wilderness, Nottingham St Andrews, Lionsgate, Nottingham By The Green, Links at Lionsgate, Forest Glen, Blackthorn Estates, Brook Haven, Green Meadows, Hampton Place, Sylvan Lake, Kingston, Fountainbleau, Kensington Valley, Bentwood, Amber Meadows and Windsor Hills are just a few of the outstanding neighborhoods in Overland Park.  Each individual neighborhood is carefully planned to maintain the area's natural environment.   

In the 1990's Overland Park Kansas was recognized in the book 50 Fabulous Places to Raise a Family.  This book takes into account education, crime rate, health facilities and community developments.   Overland Park has also been recognized as one of the best cities for kids in the country.   Additionally, the County Economic Research Institute ranked Overland Park the best city in the nation for its quality of life index.  Overland Park KS was named the second best city in the United States to live in by Business Development Outlook Magazine in 2001.  Overland Park's thriving economy led the city to expand south by annexing land, including the entire Stanley Kansas area in  1985.  

Overland Park Kansas offers many attractions including live theater, museums and petting zoos.  The 300-acre Overland Park Arboretum Botanical Garden is a place to view nature at its best.  The garden has walking trails, waterfalls and a variety of gardens.  The Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead allows visitors to feed farm animals, fish, and much more.  Overland Park has 24 first class hotels, 250+ restaurants and excellent shopping.

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