Every park owned and operated by Overland Park is closed to the public between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. The closure applies to everyone regardless of age. The Parks and Recreation Director can adjust hours for weather, emergencies, or special circumstances.
OPMC 10.08.010 sets the citywide park closure at 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. and gives the Director of Parks and Recreation authority to close parks early or extend opening hours for emergencies, adverse weather, or unusual circumstances. Overnight camping is allowed only by special permit issued to sponsored organized groups, and only at the Indian Creek Camping Area, under OPMC 10.08.020 and 10.08.030. Motor vehicles and cycles are restricted under 10.08.144, hunting is addressed at 10.08.090, and the Director may issue supplemental rules under 10.08.170. Separate hours govern municipal swimming pools (OPMC 10.04.080), golf courses (10.06.010), community centers (10.10.010), and the Arboretum (10.12.010). Johnson County Park and Recreation District parks such as Shawnee Mission Park set their own hours.
Being in a city park during closed hours is a public offense under OPMC 10.08.160, punishable per 1.12.010 by up to $500 and six months.
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