Strang Park is an 11-acre neighborhood park featuring an inclusive playground, family-friendly restrooms and gaming areas, historical markers, access to nearby amenities and more.
The City updated Strang Park in 2021 and 2022 after receiving feedback from neighbors and park visitors. Improvements include:
- Overland Park’s first inclusive playground, featuring a 30-foot tower and slide, a sensory tunnel, climbing cargo nets, in-ground trampolines and more;
- A separate toddler playground featuring whimsical Farmers’ Market-themed play structures and a nature play area;
- Family-friendly restrooms;
- A gaming promenade with cornhole, checkerboard tables and oversized lawn chess;
- A vibrant mural by local artist Phil “Sike Style” Shafer, featuring uplifting imagery;
- Inspiring words throughout the park from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech;
- An updated shade plaza featuring the original railroad tracks from the Strang Line;
- New tennis and basketball courts;
- A loop trail;
- Greenspace;
- Additional parking; and more.
Park Amenities:
Inclusive Playground
Basketball court: The outdoor courts are first come, first served. There is no fee to use them. To find more outdoor courts, see a list of all parks with basketball courts.
Drinking fountain with dog bowl
Historical Feature: The park features portions of the original Strang Line railroad and national historic trail signage.A “words walk” that lets visitors experience many of their favorite children’s books as they move throughout the park’s loop trail. Signage throughout the park includes inspiring words throughout the park from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.
Loop trail
Open area/multi-use field
Parking
Picnic tables
Shelter: The shelter is available for reservations. It is available on a first-come, first-serve basis when it is not reserved. Call 913-895-6390 or visit Matt Ross Community Center to make a reservation.
Tennis court: Tennis courts are open during park hours on a first come, first served basis. There is no fee to use them.
