Around the neighborhood
Parks & trails
Over 100 miles of connected trails and 80+ parks thread through Overland Park.
Overland Park consistently ranks among the most livable cities in the country, and its parks and trail network is a big reason why. From the Bluhawk neighborhood, residents have easy access to the city's trail system, large green spaces, and a world-class botanical garden.
11401 W 167th St, Overland Park, KS
An 11-acre park right near the neighborhood with a farm-themed playground, community gardens (opened 2022), picnic shelter, grills, and restrooms. Also the eastern trailhead for the Coffee Creek Streamway Trail — a 3.4-mile paved path stretching west to Switzer Road, great for walking, jogging, or biking.
8909 W 179th St, Overland Park, KS
300 acres of curated gardens, sculptures, and natural woodland with 10 miles of trails — wood chip hiking paths, paved routes, and more challenging dirt trails. Free to enter. A genuine hidden gem for families and nature lovers.