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Overland Park proclaims July 2026 Parks and Recreation Month; city reports record fireworks turnout
Summary
Mayor Kirk Skoog proclaimed July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month; Parks staff accepted the proclamation and city staff reported an unofficial estimate of approximately 30,000 people viewing the July 4 fireworks.
Mayor Kirk Skoog read a proclamation declaring July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month in Overland Park and invited residents to use city parks and recreation resources. The proclamation cited parks' roles in community health, recreation services and environmental benefits.
Brian Tobin of Parks and Recreation accepted the proclamation on behalf of staff and volunteers and noted the department’s seasonal staffing scale. City Manager Lori Curtis Luther reported that staff's unofficial attendance estimate for the city fireworks event was "approximately 30,000 people" and described the July 4 Star Spangled Spectacular as the busiest to date.
Officials encouraged residents to attend upcoming events, including a public soccer‑watching event scheduled for July 11, and thanked volunteers and interdepartmental staff who support large civic events.
