5 Spring Activities To Enjoy In Overland Park
Spring in Overland Park feels like a reset, and we’re here to help you make the most of it!
After a Midwest winter, it’s the perfect time to get outside and explore.
Patio season returns. Trails and playgrounds fill up. The Farmers’ Market opens.
If you’re planning a weekend getaway, traveling for youth sports, or simply looking to make the most of warmer days, here are five activities to help you experience spring in Overland Park.
1. Explore the Outdoors
More daylight and warmer temperatures make spring one of the best times to get outside in Overland Park!
If you're looking to make fresh air part of your plans, you’ll find plenty of ways to enjoy your time here.
Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
If you’re traveling with kids, pair your outdoor time with a visit to Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, a warm-weather favorite that reopens each spring on April 1.
Baby goats, fishing ponds and interactive exhibits make it an easy addition to a family-friendly itinerary.
Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
If leisurely garden strolls are more your thing, the Overland Park Arboretum is where you want to go.
Home to nearly 2,000 species of plants and covering 300 acres, the Arboretum offers a dozen themed botanical gardens, nearly six miles of paved hiking trails, and open prairie.
Before you visit, be sure to check out the calendar of events for additional kid and family-friendly activities!
Indian Creek Trail
Get your fresh air fix when you set out on Indian Creek Trail for a walk or bike ride. Running along the banks of its namesake Indian Creek, the trail offers miles of accessible paved paths.
With multiple access points and city parks along the way, Indian Creek Trail is a perfect recreation destination for everyone, from relaxed walks with coffee to serious runners and families wanting to get the bikes out after a long winter.
2. Get Your Game On
Spring is a great time to get competitive. Across Overland Park, gaming experiences range from high-tech challenge rooms to pickleball courts and interactive golf bays.
If you’re looking for places where gaming and dining come together, explore our full guide to eat-ertainment in Overland Park for even more options.
Tap Ins at the Greenhouse
If your idea of springtime fun involves a golf club, look no further than Tap Ins at the Greenhouse.
A 19 hole course winds through the heated greenhouse space, and the newly opened 18 hole outdoor course expands the fun even further.
Between rounds, grab cocktails at the Bunker Bar, order smash burgers and cast iron cookies at E9 Grille, or cool off with a cone from the on site ice cream shop.
BRKTHROUGH
For spring days with more rain than shine, BRKTHROUGH is an indoor social gaming destination.
Grab your friends and family, and tackle the physical, mental, and skills-based challenges offered in BRKTHROUGH’s 35+ high-tech game rooms.
Chicken N Pickle
Chicken N Pickle is made for spring days that stretch a little longer.
Sun on your shoulders, paddle in hand, pickleballs echoing across the outdoor courts.
Between games, drift into the yard for cornhole, giant Jenga and ping pong, letting the fresh air and friendly competition set the tone for the season.
3. Meet on the Patio
Springtime in Overland Park means the best seats in the house are actually on the patio.
It’s iced drinks catching the light, shareable plates hitting the table, and that first warm breeze that makes you cancel your plans and stay put.
Maloney's Sports Bar
Feel that Kansas breeze as you overlook the streets of Downtown Overland Park on Maloney's rooftop patio!
They offer tons of food and drink specials every single day and tons of TVs so you can catch up on the latest game.
Club 27 Restaurant
This hidden gem is located in the Sykes/Lady Overland Park Golf Club, and features a wrap-around patio with a panoramic view overlooking the course.
Club 27 Restaurant has an expansive happy hour menu that includes small bites, cocktails, beer, wine, and so much more.
Aubrey Vineyards
Featuring an on-site winery, a wine bar and taproom, and an expansive patio with scenic views of the vines, Aubrey Vineyards provides an all-inclusive wine tasting experience.
Be sure to wear your dancing shoes because they have live music every Sunday!
4. Take a Brew Break
Tis the season to hop between local coffee shops and taste your way through fresh seasonal flavors.
Make a morning of it and explore a new corner of Overland Park, one cup at a time.
Jinkies! Coffee & Hangout
Jinkies! Coffee & Hangout is a South OP staple known for its 1920s nostalgia and rotating themed coffee flights.
There are plenty of tea options for the non-coffee drinker, too, and the Scooby Doo-themed lemonade menu is a hit with kids
McLain's Market
McLain’s Market is conveniently located just off the Indian Creek Trail if you need a boost during a long walk.
Grab a spot on the patio and refuel with a coffee (or maybe a fresh-baked pastry) before getting back on the trail!
Parisi Cafe
If you make a visit to Downtown Overland Park, Parisi Cafe is a short walk away and a perfect pit stop before checking out other local shops.
Don't leave without trying the Cold Brew Shandy, a deliciously surprising blend of house made cold brew and lemonade.
5. Bop & Shop Around
Is it even springtime if you don't shop around for a wardrobe refresh?
Here are a few of our favorite shopping districts filled with lots of spots to find your next treasure.
Hawthorne Plaza
Drop in to Hawthorne Plaza to find the cutest styles at boutiques like Clairvaux, J. Crew Factory, and Lilly Pulitzer.
Looking to accessorize? Romanelli Optix has tons of great sunglasses and TIVOL is filled with luxury, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces.
Afterwards, stop by Summer Salt Ice Cream Company to end the day in the sweetest way.
Downtown Overland Park
If specialty shops are more your thing, Downtown Overland Park is overflowing with them.
Stop by The Tasteful Olive and taste test olive oils and vinegars, Monstera's Books for stunning coffee table books and lush houseplants, or Annie Austen for the most darling (and sparkly) accessories.
One of our favorite shops in Newton James, a classic menswear and accessories boutique with handmade leather shoes and accessories from England and Italy.
Oak Park Mall
Did you know that there's a bustling mall located right here in Overland Park?
Oak Park Mall is filled with familiar favorites like Coach, H&M, and Victoria's Secret.
After shopping up an appetite, swing in to Nordstrom Marketplace Cafe on the third floor of Nordstrom for a quick lunch and glass of wine.
What’s your favorite thing to do during spring in Overland Park? Let us know in the comments below!
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