Overland Park Development News: Retail, Restaurants and More
Overland Park, Kansas, is far from stagnant. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Though the city is known for providing its residents with a high quality of life, it is always looking for ways to make it even better. This can come in many forms, from new initiatives to community events to everything in between, but one that’s probably the easiest to see come to fruition is its developments. Several improvement projects are underway in the region, and many are related to entertainment to accommodate the city’s growing population.
“Our entertainment industry is growing right along with the population,” says Libbey Tucker, senior vice president of economic development for the Overland Park Chamber. “One of the newest entertainment options is the Bluhawk development off U.S. Highway 69.”
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Bluhawk Development Adds Shops, Restaurants
Bluhawk is a retail and dining destination anchored by AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk, which opened in October 2024 and is expected to attract more than 3.5 million visitors annually for various basketball, volleyball, soccer and hockey tournaments.
“Also planned to open in 2026 is The Boundary at Bluhawk, which will feature a walkable main-street feel,” Tucker says. “The Boundary at Bluhawk will have additional retail and entertainment spots along with outdoor gathering spaces for concerts and other events.”
Another entertainment project that opened in late 2025 is Tap Ins at the Greenhouse, a year-round indoor and outdoor mini golf concept that features drinks, food and fun.
Also adding to the area’s quality of life is Andretti Indoor Karting & Games, which features indoor go-karting, arcade games and food. The grand opening was held in November 2025.
Company Headquarters Anchors Mixed-Use Development
In addition to entertainment projects, another development taking shape in the city is at the Black & Veatch headquarters. Black & Veatch is a global engineering firm, and it is constructing a new 612,000-square-foot office building to replace its current Overland Park headquarters, which will eventually be demolished and replaced with a public park.
The company has about 33 acres on its campus, and it plans to add a mixed-use development that features about 1,900 residential units, retail spaces, restaurants, office units and a 160-room hotel.
“Black & Veatch welcomes about 6,000 guests annually to its Overland Park headquarters, so the 160-room hotel will be a welcome addition for the company,” Tucker says.
Downtown Plaza Project Upgrades Farmers Market, Clock Tower
Downtown Overland Park is also seeing changes, including an upgraded farmers market.
“We wanted a nice facility for the downtown Overland Park Farmers Market, so now, there will be indoor/outdoor spaces for vendors, more seating, more restrooms and permanent outdoor shade structures,” says Meg Ralph, director of strategic communications for the City of Overland Park.
The city’s Clock Tower Plaza, located next to the farmers market, is also being renovated.
Ralph says the soon-to-be updated farmers market and Clock Tower Plaza are in an area that will be called Clock Tower Landing.
“This should be ready in June 2026 to provide a new and friendlier place to gather downtown for parties, concerts and other public events.”
Express Toll Lanes Open on Highway 69
Overland Park partnered with the Kansas Department of Transportation to build the state’s first express toll lanes. The 69Express lanes opened in early 2026, with U.S. Highway 69 widened from four to six lanes (three lanes in each direction) between 103rd Street and 151st streets.
The highway now has a tolled express lane in each direction, while the other lanes remain free. Drivers can enter and exit the 69Express lanes at different points along the six‑mile stretch.
“This has been a three-year project to replace and improve the 50-year-old pavement in Overland Park along U.S. 69, the busiest four-lane highway in Kansas,” says Steve Rockers, 69Express project manager.
Motorists wanting to drive the 69Express lanes can obtain a free KTAG sticker that goes on their vehicle’s windshield. Overhead gantries with electronic readers scan KTAG stickers, charging motorists a fee.
“There are no toll booths, and prices vary depending on the time of day,” Rockers says. “For example, motorists might be charged $1.50 during peak drive times, then maybe half that amount at nonpeak times.”
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