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A few other things I'd add about OP: It has a surprising good trail system for biking and walking. Some of these trails are heavily treed and make you feel completely secluded while still being in the middle of the city. A few of my favorites trails for running or biking are Indian Creek, Tomahawk Creek, and Coffee Creek. Some of these interconnect, and you can easily string a couple of them together. Many follow creeks and weave through parks, and some snake behind bars where you could slip off and grab a drink or a snack on the patio. Southern Overland Park is near a number of very scenic and interesting wineries, some of which offer a variety of other drinks, and host events and concerts throughout the year. There are also a number of sprawling parks that include ponds where you can kayak, expansive frisbee golf courses, and even public bike rentals to use on the trail systems there if you don't have your own bike (Heritage Park, for example). Kyle, I do disagree with you about the food scene in Overland Park. Yes, of course they have every fast food chain known to man, and I think this is largely in part to having so many of those busy families who are always hauling their kids all over to the various sporting facilities; they seem to go for fast food a lot favoring time and convenience. However, saying that it doesn't have unique or diverse dining is flat out wrong. It has loads of ethnically and nationally diverse cuisine. Here's a very short list that I'm making off the top of my head, including a couple of my favorite spots for each type of cuisine. Salvadorian: El Salvadoreno Hot Pot: K Pot Hawaiian: Mo' Bettahs Thai BBQ Fusion: Buck Tui BBQ Cuban: Romeito Mexican: K Machos, Marisco's (Seafood), Ixtapa Breakfast: Urban Egg, Wooden Spoon Sushi: MIYABI, Sushi UNI Korean Chicken: Prime Sushi & BBQ (also sushi) Korean BBQ: Chosun Japanese BBQ: Gyu-kaku Dim sum: ABC Cafe Italian: Vionas, Nico & Anna's, North Italia Thai: Bamboo Penny's, Pad Thai, Hot Basil American/Indian Fusion: Of Course Indian: India Palace, Shagan's, Korma Sutra New American: Rye, The Brass Onion African: Taste of Africa Ethiopian: Elsa's Steakhouses: J Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks and Seafood, J. Alexanders Pizza: Dewey's KC BBQ: Q39 South, Jack Stack, Joe's Bar: Grinders, The Peanut I could list many more restaurants for some of these categories, but those are just a few examples. It's really not even scratching the surface of stuff that isn't really categorized, and I'm not even listing any food trucks. There are breweries abound, many which feature food trucks that often have their own revolving and eclectic menus.
I lived in OPKS for over thirty years. I loved it, no drama, safe, great public services. I retired and moved to Illinois and my taxes are now three times as much. 💵💵💵 😟 The weather is typical Midwest weather. 🤷🏻 You definitely need a car to get around a lot of the Kansas City area. 🚗 Plenty of good places to eat in OP.
I have lived all over in the kc metro area. What i love about kc is that there is a vibe or neighborhood for just about everyone... I now am retired and live in old eastern shawnee... Quick to get to everything, i have an acre lot, and lots of trees..
I grew up in Shawnee, and De Soto area, but can't stand overland park. Most of my family lived there. The traffic, and the amount of traffic lights and big box stores makes me want to puke. The people are asses, and I never got along with any of those snobs. I move to the Missouri side, and hate going to the Kansas side now.
Moved from OP to Fayetteville AR due to a certain global, multi-billionaire dollar corporation down here… and it SUCKS! Financially it was a smart move, as I’m a 1%er down here, but OP will ALWAYS be where I consider HOME. KS > AR.
White Castle tried to move in, but had to become the Beige Castle. Neon signs have been outlawed. Most boring town in America. Give me KCK any day. I don't have to worry my neighbors calling 911, if my lawn is 1/2 inch too long. Watch the movie "American Beauty." That's this place.
Excellent video/assessment as always! Hey Kyle - if you ever need a brand ambassador/spokesperson for OP, I'm your guy. Moved from Dallas Texas where I lived for 25 years (Dallas Uptown, Plano, Frisco), and moved to OP (for work) in March of 2020 right as Covid was shutting everything down. Been here now coming on 4 years and LOVE IT!!! Food - Great BBQ, but KC as a whole is hurting when it comes to Mexican or TexMex (the salsa served with chips here tastes like marinara sauce???) - but I'm probably spoiled coming from Dallas. Weather - I love having SEASONS!!! Nightlife: I love the neighborhood pubs or even downtown area. Economy/Affordability - MUCH more affordable than East/West/Golden Coast, and more affordable than Dallas. What I got for a $400k home with a huge backyard/lot here would cost $600-$700k in Dallas. Crime - compared to Dallas, OP is crimefree. Other categories - hit me up for my opinions. But overall - I have to say I LOVE OP/KC!!
It's not a shock. I grew up in Johnson County, which includes OP. Johnson County is huuuuge!!!! The further north, you hit Mission, Merriam, Shawnee. You think OP is bad, go 10 mins east to Rowland Park.
Overland Park literally has a lower percentage of Single family detached homes than kcmo and a higher job density. Hilarious when I hear stuff like that. Kcmo’s definition of a suburban area is more jobs, higher density, and lower single family housing rates (Johnson county) . All on the census website. Overland Park is 58% single family homes. Kcmo is over 65%.
Unfortunately, I do agree that Overland Park is known for its yuppies. I have not experienced any racism, however, I know people who have. I wouldn’t say that it’s boring because there are plenty to do mainly around Metcalf Avenue.
I live in overland park kansas. I love it here. I dont want low cost of living. It keeps the drama type people out. ❤ its peaceful, alot of trails, and low crime rate.
This is a list of features or benefits. The people of OP don’t care your race or sexual orientation but don’t want riff-raff around either. It costs more, but it’s better than say Raytown or Blue Springs.
@@marcusgray2799 Overland Park is stretched far to thin with its massive city limits that stretches nearly county to county. They'll never be able to properly maintain that much infrastructure going out in time without more tax increases.
I live in OP and love it sooooo much! To me, summers are easy here. I grew up in northern Iowa. Humidity here is pretty nonexistent compared to Iowa. All the seasons are perfect here, I think. Love the seasons! I also love how quick & easy it is to get to downtown KC and all parts of metro. Lived in LA. So, yeh, KC is a breeze to drive through. In my experience in OP, never met any snobs. People here are very kind!
100% false, KC summer climate is far worse than Iowa due to KC being at a lower latitude, closer to the Gulf of Mexico, and in closer proximity to awful airmasses from the desert Southwest. There were 4-5 days in a row last year when KC had a heat index value of over 130F during the day. Iowa gets more frequent cool fronts in the summer as they are further north and closer to the cooler climates of the Upper Midwest.
@@KS5040 I was just giving my opinion. Opinions aren’t false or true. They’re just opinions and my opinion is that I love KC’s weather much better than the weather I personally experienced when I lived in northern Iowa for 8 years. Not much interested in the information you gave, but I’m sure somebody out there is.
I really like Johnson county but overland Park isnt where I'd move. My husband and I grew up in the area and we currently live on the border of Jackson and Johnson. The biggest difference we've seen is that Johnson county has only slightly higher taxes but you can see where those taxes are going; lenexa and Olathe have a TON of splash pads and parks and hiking/biking trails and community gardens and public places are very well maintained. Whereas in Jackson county the taxes are slightly lower but most of the fun things will cost you more money and while pulic areas aren't unkempt they are no where near as well maintained. So, I highly recommend Johnson county just not overland Park lol ❤
Good assessment. I would say the diversity in cuisine is decent in OP. I think in general, suburban KC is plagued with too many chains. If my priorities were raising a family in an affordable environment, OP would be a decent choice, but probably only northern OP. I think the sprawl in South OP is pretty depressing especially south of 135th. As a whole, the metro including the city isn't very diverse, but I think OP packs a fair amount of diversity comparatively.
I agree. Northern OP would be my choice as well. Closer to downtown with more density and amenities. The sprawl is pretty bad in South OP. It’ll be interesting to see what that area is like in 10-15 years.
@@movingtokc Overland Park will be paying for excessive annexation mistakes of the 1980's and 1990's for decades. All of the spread out infrastructure comes at a massive cost to maintain eventually, and Overland Park is spread to thin to cover that many miles effectively- as with any city that covers a huge number of square miles. Taxes will go up and the city could annex more land into the city limits. Property taxes will continue to increase because commercial real estate is in a downturn. Kansas City local yokels can't seem to grasp the concept that football sized parking lots and suburban office parks are no longer popular like they were 30-40 years ago in the rest of the US.
He's right about the public transportation or lack thereof...I think the city should start by hiring transportation experts to plan it's own busline system with proper routes so they can cut out the Jo busline entirely... better routes, better spread out pick ups, more depots for pick ups, ( more hours going up to 1 am ) and a supply of buses that would dwarf the Jo busline out of KCMO. Then maybe we can get better drivers who actually have a sense of urgency for their job.
I used to live near the Plaza area, and the crime there was constant. The area has its own charm and quirks, but if you prefer a quiet and nice neighborhood, I recommend moving to South Overland Park. I don’t regret my decision, even though I don’t have children
Your comments on Overland Park's lack of variety in restaurants is completely false and I am guessing you have never enjoyed a meal in OP. Yes, we have fast food places but there are some many restaurants with cuisine from across the globe. BBQ, Thai, Mexican, Japanese, Irish, comfort food and many others. You should come to OP and try some of our great restaurants.
@@Jv-fn5xg Walkable means not needing a car for most things, or good public transportation. Old OP is more walkable than new OP. If you want to know more, CityNerd or NotJustBikes are good channels.
Joco... is a county... first off. Lol secondly. No it's not... the governor just signed a bill two years ago banning sanctuary cities... Google is quite helpful sometimes. Lol
@@trumpfailedhaha816 lol ya I don’t speak naïve, lived there for 43 years- moved out of Shawnee since I don’t Spanish- and unwilling to learn it. Thanks anyhow for your instruction about using google- twat.
@@nerdsserverevengecolder..212 . I know you lived there, i can smell the whyt flight off you from here. As soon as brown people come around, you call it a sanctuary city, it's not coincidence.
Overland Park is great , most of the high paying office jobs in the KC area are in JOCO. Probably the reason kcmo is so cheap is because of all the shootings and crime.
Unfortunately there are karens everywhere. To say there are more in one place than another is only your opinion. Btw, karens belong to every group, race , and political party. Where would you like to live?
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A few other things I'd add about OP:
It has a surprising good trail system for biking and walking. Some of these trails are heavily treed and make you feel completely secluded while still being in the middle of the city. A few of my favorites trails for running or biking are Indian Creek, Tomahawk Creek, and Coffee Creek. Some of these interconnect, and you can easily string a couple of them together. Many follow creeks and weave through parks, and some snake behind bars where you could slip off and grab a drink or a snack on the patio.
Southern Overland Park is near a number of very scenic and interesting wineries, some of which offer a variety of other drinks, and host events and concerts throughout the year.
There are also a number of sprawling parks that include ponds where you can kayak, expansive frisbee golf courses, and even public bike rentals to use on the trail systems there if you don't have your own bike (Heritage Park, for example).
Kyle, I do disagree with you about the food scene in Overland Park. Yes, of course they have every fast food chain known to man, and I think this is largely in part to having so many of those busy families who are always hauling their kids all over to the various sporting facilities; they seem to go for fast food a lot favoring time and convenience. However, saying that it doesn't have unique or diverse dining is flat out wrong. It has loads of ethnically and nationally diverse cuisine. Here's a very short list that I'm making off the top of my head, including a couple of my favorite spots for each type of cuisine.
Salvadorian: El Salvadoreno
Hot Pot: K Pot
Hawaiian: Mo' Bettahs
Thai BBQ Fusion: Buck Tui BBQ
Cuban: Romeito
Mexican: K Machos, Marisco's (Seafood), Ixtapa
Breakfast: Urban Egg, Wooden Spoon
Sushi: MIYABI, Sushi UNI
Korean Chicken: Prime Sushi & BBQ (also sushi)
Korean BBQ: Chosun
Japanese BBQ: Gyu-kaku
Dim sum: ABC Cafe
Italian: Vionas, Nico & Anna's, North Italia
Thai: Bamboo Penny's, Pad Thai, Hot Basil
American/Indian Fusion: Of Course
Indian: India Palace, Shagan's, Korma Sutra
New American: Rye, The Brass Onion
African: Taste of Africa
Ethiopian: Elsa's
Steakhouses: J Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks and Seafood, J. Alexanders
Pizza: Dewey's
KC BBQ: Q39 South, Jack Stack, Joe's
Bar: Grinders, The Peanut
I could list many more restaurants for some of these categories, but those are just a few examples. It's really not even scratching the surface of stuff that isn't really categorized, and I'm not even listing any food trucks. There are breweries abound, many which feature food trucks that often have their own revolving and eclectic menus.
I lived in OPKS for over thirty years. I loved it, no drama, safe, great public services.
I retired and moved to Illinois and my taxes are now three times as much. 💵💵💵 😟
The weather is typical Midwest weather. 🤷🏻
You definitely need a car to get around a lot of the Kansas City area. 🚗
Plenty of good places to eat in OP.
I have lived all over in the kc metro area. What i love about kc is that there is a vibe or neighborhood for just about everyone... I now am retired and live in old eastern shawnee... Quick to get to everything, i have an acre lot, and lots of trees..
I grew up in Shawnee, and De Soto area, but can't stand overland park. Most of my family lived there. The traffic, and the amount of traffic lights and big box stores makes me want to puke. The people are asses, and I never got along with any of those snobs. I move to the Missouri side, and hate going to the Kansas side now.
Moved from OP to Fayetteville AR due to a certain global, multi-billionaire dollar corporation down here… and it SUCKS! Financially it was a smart move, as I’m a 1%er down here, but OP will ALWAYS be where I consider HOME. KS > AR.
White Castle tried to move in, but had to become the Beige Castle. Neon signs have been outlawed. Most boring town in America. Give me KCK any day. I don't have to worry my neighbors calling 911, if my lawn is 1/2 inch too long. Watch the movie "American Beauty." That's this place.
Perfect thank you for your time Sir
Thanks for watching!
My aunt lives there in overland and my cousins grew up there. They are not my favorites for sure.
Excellent video/assessment as always!
Hey Kyle - if you ever need a brand ambassador/spokesperson for OP, I'm your guy. Moved from Dallas Texas where I lived for 25 years (Dallas Uptown, Plano, Frisco), and moved to OP (for work) in March of 2020 right as Covid was shutting everything down. Been here now coming on 4 years and LOVE IT!!! Food - Great BBQ, but KC as a whole is hurting when it comes to Mexican or TexMex (the salsa served with chips here tastes like marinara sauce???) - but I'm probably spoiled coming from Dallas. Weather - I love having SEASONS!!! Nightlife: I love the neighborhood pubs or even downtown area. Economy/Affordability - MUCH more affordable than East/West/Golden Coast, and more affordable than Dallas. What I got for a $400k home with a huge backyard/lot here would cost $600-$700k in Dallas. Crime - compared to Dallas, OP is crimefree. Other categories - hit me up for my opinions. But overall - I have to say I LOVE OP/KC!!
Awesome! Thanks for letting me know.🙌💯
I was born and raised in OP and I can say that some of the best zoning laws exist here. It’s hard to adjust anywhere else.
It's not a shock. I grew up in Johnson County, which includes OP. Johnson County is huuuuge!!!!
The further north, you hit Mission, Merriam, Shawnee. You think OP is bad, go 10 mins east to Rowland Park.
fantastic video!
Thank you! Are you considering a move to OP?
Overland Park literally has a lower percentage of Single family detached homes than kcmo and a higher job density. Hilarious when I hear stuff like that. Kcmo’s definition of a suburban area is more jobs, higher density, and lower single family housing rates (Johnson county) . All on the census website. Overland Park is 58% single family homes. Kcmo is over 65%.
Unfortunately, I do agree that Overland Park is known for its yuppies. I have not experienced any racism, however, I know people who have. I wouldn’t say that it’s boring because there are plenty to do mainly around Metcalf Avenue.
I live in overland park kansas. I love it here. I dont want low cost of living. It keeps the drama type people out. ❤ its peaceful, alot of trails, and low crime rate.
This is a list of features or benefits. The people of OP don’t care your race or sexual orientation but don’t want riff-raff around either. It costs more, but it’s better than say Raytown or Blue Springs.
Overland Park - home of no riff-raff
@@movingtokc LOL, Overland Park certainly has crime, just a lower overall rate than many places.
Yes. Highly agree, I rather pay for security to keep them kind of people out
@@marcusgray2799 Overland Park is stretched far to thin with its massive city limits that stretches nearly county to county. They'll never be able to properly maintain that much infrastructure going out in time without more tax increases.
Over land park. The land of bigots
KCKS or North KC is way better than OP. Johnson County has nice parks and trails, but beyond that its stuck up and annoying.
Kcks taxes are horrible.. school system not that great either.. I think every area has its good and bad points..
@@tater60 true, but at least KCK has the Legends, Nascar, Sporting, and maybe even the Chiefs.
@@Potato-mu7nu that don't pay taxes.. I had a 6 plex valued at 250k.. taxes on it were 8k... sold it..never again
@Potato-mu7nu I live in shawnee and it's a quick trip to those places, plus down town.. every place has its advantages and disadvantages
I live in OP and love it sooooo much! To me, summers are easy here. I grew up in northern Iowa. Humidity here is pretty nonexistent compared to Iowa. All the seasons are perfect here, I think. Love the seasons! I also love how quick & easy it is to get to downtown KC and all parts of metro. Lived in LA. So, yeh, KC is a breeze to drive through. In my experience in OP, never met any snobs. People here are very kind!
Awesome. Thanks for sharing!!
ive been born and raised in Overland Park and i only met 2 karens in my entire 14 years of livings so the karen capital thing is bullshiyet
@user-wk8dd8cx4n its only one comment out of nearly 400. Sounds like the exception rather than the rule 😏
100% false, KC summer climate is far worse than Iowa due to KC being at a lower latitude, closer to the Gulf of Mexico, and in closer proximity to awful airmasses from the desert Southwest. There were 4-5 days in a row last year when KC had a heat index value of over 130F during the day. Iowa gets more frequent cool fronts in the summer as they are further north and closer to the cooler climates of the Upper Midwest.
@@KS5040 I was just giving my opinion. Opinions aren’t false or true. They’re just opinions and my opinion is that I love KC’s weather much better than the weather I personally experienced when I lived in northern Iowa for 8 years. Not much interested in the information you gave, but I’m sure somebody out there is.
I really like Johnson county but overland Park isnt where I'd move. My husband and I grew up in the area and we currently live on the border of Jackson and Johnson. The biggest difference we've seen is that Johnson county has only slightly higher taxes but you can see where those taxes are going; lenexa and Olathe have a TON of splash pads and parks and hiking/biking trails and community gardens and public places are very well maintained. Whereas in Jackson county the taxes are slightly lower but most of the fun things will cost you more money and while pulic areas aren't unkempt they are no where near as well maintained.
So, I highly recommend Johnson county just not overland Park lol ❤
Good assessment. I would say the diversity in cuisine is decent in OP. I think in general, suburban KC is plagued with too many chains. If my priorities were raising a family in an affordable environment, OP would be a decent choice, but probably only northern OP. I think the sprawl in South OP is pretty depressing especially south of 135th. As a whole, the metro including the city isn't very diverse, but I think OP packs a fair amount of diversity comparatively.
I agree. Northern OP would be my choice as well. Closer to downtown with more density and amenities. The sprawl is pretty bad in South OP. It’ll be interesting to see what that area is like in 10-15 years.
@@movingtokc Overland Park will be paying for excessive annexation mistakes of the 1980's and 1990's for decades. All of the spread out infrastructure comes at a massive cost to maintain eventually, and Overland Park is spread to thin to cover that many miles effectively- as with any city that covers a huge number of square miles. Taxes will go up and the city could annex more land into the city limits. Property taxes will continue to increase because commercial real estate is in a downturn. Kansas City local yokels can't seem to grasp the concept that football sized parking lots and suburban office parks are no longer popular like they were 30-40 years ago in the rest of the US.
Johnson County Beige and Johnson County Mom’s. ICK
He's right about the public transportation or lack thereof...I think the city should start by hiring transportation experts to plan it's own busline system with proper routes so they can cut out the Jo busline entirely... better routes, better spread out pick ups, more depots for pick ups, ( more hours going up to 1 am ) and a supply of buses that would dwarf the Jo busline out of KCMO.
Then maybe we can get better drivers who actually have a sense of urgency for their job.
3% of people in kcmo use public transportation to get to work. Still a complete joke. Same percent of people walk to work in Overland Park as kcmo
I lived in North Op and I kinda hated it.
I live in Lenexa now and I love it
I live here and it is great, yes expensive but that does keep the crime down and the hassle that comes with low income people.
Amen to that
Elitist yuppies - yeah, that perfectly describes one specific member of the OP City Council (vote him out in '25!).
Deanna park petting zoo for families wasn’t even mentioned .
I used to live near the Plaza area, and the crime there was constant. The area has its own charm and quirks, but if you prefer a quiet and nice neighborhood, I recommend moving to South Overland Park. I don’t regret my decision, even though I don’t have children
Your comments on Overland Park's lack of variety in restaurants is completely false and I am guessing you have never enjoyed a meal in OP. Yes, we have fast food places but there are some many restaurants with cuisine from across the globe. BBQ, Thai, Mexican, Japanese, Irish, comfort food and many others. You should come to OP and try some of our great restaurants.
There are good restaurants in OP, but the great restaurants are in KCMO 🤷🏼♂️
This list was useless. One was you need a car? lol wow
Thanks for watching!
Walkable areas are import to some.
@@michaelpporter There is a ton of trails here. And lots of sidewalks
@@Jv-fn5xg Walkable means not needing a car for most things, or good public transportation. Old OP is more walkable than new OP. If you want to know more, CityNerd or NotJustBikes are good channels.
@@michaelpporter a higher percentage of people walk to work in Lenexa and Overland Park than kcmo. Kcmo is arguably less walkable.
Joco is a sanctuary city- adios!
Joco... is a county... first off. Lol secondly. No it's not... the governor just signed a bill two years ago banning sanctuary cities... Google is quite helpful sometimes. Lol
@@trumpfailedhaha816 lol ya I don’t speak naïve, lived there for 43 years- moved out of Shawnee since I don’t Spanish- and unwilling to learn it. Thanks anyhow for your instruction about using google- twat.
@@trumpfailedhaha816 okay-lived there for 43 years- 🙏’s for the google tip, all the best waiting for the governor to fix that for you,
@@nerdsserverevengecolder..212 . I know you lived there, i can smell the whyt flight off you from here. As soon as brown people come around, you call it a sanctuary city, it's not coincidence.
@@nerdsserverevengecolder..212 that explains it. Whyt flight. You saw brown folks and assumed OP became a sanc city. Youre not fooling anyone.
Who cares about trees in SOJOCO? Just hang out in these comments; all the shade you need in here.
Overland Park is great , most of the high paying office jobs in the KC area are in JOCO. Probably the reason kcmo is so cheap is because of all the shootings and crime.
Awesome @Billybob-el3cl! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.🙌💯
Thank goodness, most are trumpers
I don’t live in OP but it’s a great place. Anybody who unironically uses the phrase “Karen” should be avoided at all costs.
Unfortunately there are karens everywhere. To say there are more in one place than another is only your opinion.
Btw, karens belong to every group, race , and political party.
Where would you like to live?