Overland Park

Overland Park

Overland Park is the second most populous city in the U.S. state of Kansas. Located in Johnson County, it is the largest suburb in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, and is located adjacent to Olathe, Lenexa, Prairie Village and Leawood. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 173,372. Overland Park has consistently ranked in the top 10 of CNN/Money and Money magazine's 100 Best Cities to Live in the United States. Also in 2010, Money Magazine rated Overland Park, Kansas, the 7th best city to live in the United States. Additionally, the city was ranked as one of "The Best Places to...
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quick facts
County:Johnson County
State:Kansas
Country:United States of America
Population:173,372
Area:65.3 sq. mi.
Time zone:Central Time zone
Also known as:Overland Park, Kansas, Overland Park, Johnson County / Overland Park city

Famous landmarks in Overland Park

Overland Park Convention Center
Overland Park Convention Center

The Overland Park Convention Center, managed by Global Spectrum, opened in 2002 and hosts 400 events each year. The OPCC sits on a 26-acre site in...
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Map of Overland Park

Population history for Overland Park

YearEstimated Population
2010 173,372
2009 174,907
2008 172,601
2007 170,345
2006 167,657
2005 165,548
2004 163,677
2003 161,423
2002 159,530
2001 155,386
2000 151,705
1999 142,783
1998 139,378
1997 134,884
1996 131,078
1995 128,278
1994 125,985
1993 122,430
1992 118,728
1991 115,400
1990 112,498
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Colleges and universities in Overland Park

Johnson County Community College
Johnson County Community College
Enrollment:21,033 (2011)
B Street Design-School International Hair Styling
B Street Design-School International Hair Styling
La Baron Hairdressing Academy
La Baron Hairdressing Academy
Cleveland Chiropractic College
Cleveland Chiropractic College
BMSI Institute
BMSI Institute
National American University, Overland Park
National American University, Overland Park

Famous residents of Overland Park

Paul Rudd
Paul Rudd
Film Actor, TV Actor

Paul Stephen Rudd is an American actor, comedian and screenwriter. He has primarily appeared in comedies, and is known for his roles in the films...
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Jason Sudeikis
Jason Sudeikis
TV Actor, Film Actor

Daniel Jason Sudeikis is an American actor and comedian best known for starring as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. He also has had a notable...
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Rodney Peete
Rodney Peete
Football Player, TV Actor

Rodney Peete is a former American football quarterback from the University of Southern California who played in the National Football League for 16...
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Sarah Lancaster
Sarah Lancaster
Film Actor, TV Actor

Sarah Lancaster is an American actress. She is known for her long-running roles as Rachel in the NBC series Saved by the Bell: The New Class and...
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Famous people born in Overland Park

Tom Kane
Tom Kane
Film Actor, TV Actor, Musical Artist

Tom Kane is a prominent American voice actor with over 25 years of experience. He is most widely known for his animation work. Notable roles are...
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Sarah Lancaster
Sarah Lancaster
Film Actor, TV Actor

Sarah Lancaster is an American actress. She is known for her long-running roles as Rachel in the NBC series Saved by the Bell: The New Class and...
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Darren Lynn Bousman
Darren Lynn Bousman
TV Actor, Film Actor

Darren Lynn Bousman is an American film director and screenwriter. Bousman was born in Overland Park, Kansas, the son of Nancy and Lynn Bousman. He...
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Lauren Suzanne Martin
Lauren Suzanne Martin
Film Actor

Lauren Suzanne Martin is an actress.

Airports in or near Overland Park

Rosecrans Memorial Airport
Rosecrans Memorial Airport
Airport code:STJ
Johnson County Executive Airport
Johnson County Executive Airport
Airport code:OJC
Kansas City International Airport
Kansas City International Airport
Airport code:MCI
Lawrence Municipal Airport
Lawrence Municipal Airport
Airport code:LWC

U.S. state

Kansas
Kansas
Population:107,206 (1860)

Kansas is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. It is named after the Kansas River which flows through it, which in turn was named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name is often said to mean "people of the wind" or "people of the south wind," although this was probably not the term's original meaning. Residents of Kansas are called "Kansans." For thousands of years what is now Kansas...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Overland Park is included within which time zone?
  • A:
    Central is the standard time zone for Overland Park.
  • Q:
    Where are interesting places to visit in the city of Overland Park?
  • A:
    Tourist attractions include:
    - Overland Park Convention Center
    - Johnson County Chapel and Memorial Gardens
  • Q:
    Who are some notable people born in Overland Park?
  • A:
    Famous people born here include:
    - Andy Metcalf
    - Sarah Lancaster
    - Andy Gruenebaum
    - Will John
    - Darren Lynn Bousman
    - Tom Kane
    - Matt Freije
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