C h a n g e  o f  A d d r e s s USPS Online Address Change     C o u n t y Johnson County     A r e a   C o d e 913 G e o g r a p h y Overland Park, part of the Kansas City Metro Area, is located in the northeastern section of the state, just south of Kansas City and a few miles from the Missouri state border. Topography of the area is characterized by gently rolling land with some steep slopes. Elevation of the area ranges from 850 above sea level to 1,080 feet. C l i m a t e Average temperatures range from 28°F to 87°F. Average annual precipitation totals approximately 38 inches of rainfall and 23 inches of snowfall.   P o p u l a t i o n City: 111,800 County: 355,054 G o v e r n m e n t City - Council/Manager/Mayor County - Board of Commissioners County Seat - Olathe Information about city and county government policies and procedures can be obtained from: Overland Park City Hall - 8500 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park 66212, 895-6000 Johnson County Administrative Building - 111 South Cherry Street, Olathe 66061, 894-8222 - Information & Referral for County Departments, 715-5000 - County Administration Building   T a x e s Property tax rates may fluctuate yearly and vary according to location of residence. For information contact the County Appraiser's Office, phone 829-9500.   L i c e n s e s State auto and driver licenses may be obtained from: Driver License - State Revenue Department, Driver License Examining Station, 1839 South Ridgeview Road, Olathe 66062-2288, 829-2501 Vehicle Registration - Johnson County Motor Vehicle Department, Olathe Office - 715-2645, 24-Hour Information Line - 715-2650 E c o n o m y   &   E m p l o y m e n t The local economy is primarily based on manufacturing, public utilities, insurance, medical and educational employment, shipping and the retail and service industries. For current information about employment opportunities in the area, contact: Kansas Division of Employment - Job Service Center, 8417 Sante Fe Drive, Overland Park 66212, 642-8484   H o u s i n g Because the availability and cost of homes and apartments change constantly, it is advisable to check the classified columns of the local newspapers, particularly the Sunday editions, for current information. Or, contact the following for assistance and/or names of realtors: Johnson County Board of Realtors, Inc. - 6910 West 83rd Street, Overland Park 66204, 381-1881   U t i l i t i e s Water - Water District #1 of Johnson County - 895-1800 Gas & Electric - 800-794-4780 - Gas - Kansas Gas Service, Electric - KPL Phone - Southwestern Bell - 800-464-7928 Refuse - Deffenbaugh Disposal Service - 631-3300 Cable - Time Warner - 451-6464   E d u c a t i o n Three public school districts serve the Overland Park area. Information may be obtained from: Olathe Unified School District - 14160 Black Bob Road, Olathe 66063, 780-7000 Shawnee Mission Unified School District - 7235 Antioch Road, Shawnee Mission 66204, 993-6200, 967-8020 - 24-Hour Information Line Blue Valley Unified School District - 15020 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park 66223, 681-4000 Colleges/Universities Public - Johnson County Community College and University of Kansas-Regents Center. Many other universities and colleges are located within a 35-mile radius of Johnson County, including the University of Kansas at Lawrence and University of Kansas' University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine. The University of Missouri at Kansas City is located in Kansas City, Missouri. Private - Brown Mackie College of Kansas City and Kansas City College & Bible School. A number of schools are also located nearby. Among them are Midamerica Nazarene College in Olathe, Donnelly College in Kansas City, KS and Avila College, Devry Institute of Technology, Kansas City Art Institute and Rockhust College in Kansas City, MO. B a n k s The community has seven banks, several with a number of branches, and two savings and loan associations. In order to transfer credit information, ask your present banker for assistance.   P l a c e s   o f   W o r s h i p The area has five synagogues and a number of churches representing a variety of denominations. Information concerning them may be obtained from: Catholic Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas - 12615 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City 66109, 721-1570 Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City - 5801 West 115th Street, Overland Park 66211, 327-8100 Overland Park Chamber of Commerce - 10975 Benson Street, #350, Overland Park 66210, 491-3600, web site address www.opks.org N e w s p a p e r s The local newspapers are the Kansas City Star (mornings-daily), The Kansas City Kansan (evenings-Tuesday thru Friday and Sunday) and the Olathe Daily News (mornings-Monday thru Saturday). For home delivery service, contact: Kansas City Star - 1729 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64108, (816) 234-7827 The Kansas City Kansan - 901 North 8th Street, Kansas City 66101, 371-1041 Olathe Daily News - 514 South Kansas Avenue, Olathe 66061, 764-2211   L i b r a r y Johnson County Central Resource Library - 9875 West 87th Street, Overland Park 66212, 495-2400, 495-2430 - Library Hours Information Branch libraries located in Overland Park include: Blue Valley Library - 15185 South Lowell, Overland Park 66223, 897-8200 Leawood Pioneer Library - 4700 Town Center Drive, Overland Park 66211, 344-0250 Oak Park Library - 9500 Bluejacket, Overland Park 66214, 752-8700 M e d i c a l   C a r e The local hospital is: Overland Park Regional Medical Center - 10500 Quivira Road, Overland Park 66215, 541-5000 For assistance in selecting a family doctor or dentist, contact the referral services of: Johnson County Medical Society - 6405 Metcalf Avenue, Shawnee Mission 66202, 432-9444 Greater Kansas City Dental Society - 5907 Raytown Trfy., Kansas City, MO 64133, (816) 737-5353 For Medicare information, contact the Social Security Administration, 4370 West 109th Street, Overland Park 66211, 800-772-1213.   O r g a n i z a t i o n s A listing of local organizations can usually be obtained from the chamber of commerce, the phone book, or your local chapter can usually refer you to the local organization in your new city. R e c r e a t i o n For information about municipal and county recreational programs and facilities, contact: Overland Park Park & Recreation Department - Park & Shelter Information - 895-6350, Arts Commission Event Information - 895-6357 Johnson County Parks & Recreation Department - 6501 Antioch, Shawnee Mission 66202, 831-3355 YWCA Of Kansas City Missouri - Johnson County Branch, 8155 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park 66212, 649-3434 The YMCA of Greater Kansas City operates a number of child care sites throughout the metro area. Locations are listed in the phone book. Among the city's recreational opportunities are 1,000 acres of open space and parks; two golf courses; six outdoor pools; tennis courts; basketball courts; athletic fields; the Arboretum & Botanical Gardens; Deanna Rose Children's Farrmstead, a miniature farm featuring animals that children can pet and feed; and NCAA Visitors Center, headquarters of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.   S h o p p i n g The primary shopping centers in Overland Park are Oak Park Mall and Metcalf South Shopping Center. Major Retail Outlets - Best Buy, Dillard's, K-Mart, Kohl's, Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, Montgomery Ward, J.C. Penney, Sears Roebuck, Service Merchandise, Stein Mart, SuperTarget, The Jones Store and Wal-Mart. Chain Grocers - Circle K, Hen House, Hy-Vee Food, IGA, Price Chopper, Sun Fresh and QuikTrip. T r a n s p o r t a t i o n Local bus transportation is offered through Johnson County Transit; phone 541-8450 for routes, fares and schedules. Interstate passenger service is furnished by Amtrak and Greyhound Bus Lines with stations in Kansas City, Missouri. Kansas City Municipal Airport, located within 20 miles of Overland Park, serves private aircraft. Commercial flights are available at Kansas City International Airport, located northwest of Kansas City, Missouri.   C h a m b e r  o f  C o m m e r c e Overland Park Chamber of Commerce - 10975 Benson Street, #350, Overland Park 66210, 491-3600, web site address - www.opks.org   A d d i t i o n a l  I n f o r m a t i o n Overland Park Convention & Visitors Bureau - 10975 Benson, Overland Park 66210, 491-0123, 800-262-PARK, web site address - www.opcvb.org