Overland Park committee backs regional-pool model in 7-5 vote
Overland Park’s council committee recommended regional pools over two additional community pools, leaving the full City Council to decide the parks plan this fall.
Overland Park City Council
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Overland Park council votes to close Bluejacket and Stonegate neighborhood pools
The Overland Park City Council voted July 22, 2026, to close Bluejacket Pool and Stonegate Pool rather than rebuild or continue operating the neighborhood facilities, according to a local online post and subsequent public discussion.
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Final advance-voting hours set before Aug. 4 Kansas primary
Johnson County’s final advance-voting session before the Aug. 4, 2026, Kansas primary is scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 3, with two listed sites in Overland Park.
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Overland Park Arts and Heritage Center designated for early voting ahead of Aug. 4 Kansas primary
Johnson County voters can cast in-person early ballots at the Arts and Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Ave., ahead of Kansas’ Aug. 4, 2026, primary.