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2024 Citizen Academy Now Accepting Applications!

Have you wanted to know more about why certain businesses are/are not in Roeland Park? If so, consider joining the next Citizen Academy. Learn more by following this link.

Evergy Electric Rate Update

Kansas City area customers including Roeland Park residents will receive a 4.75% rate decrease. See full press release from Evergy here.

Water Treatment Plant Repairs to Start December 28th

Notice: Trickling Filter Decommissioning at the Nelson Wastewater Treatment Facility is scheduled to start on November 28. During this time, there is an increased potential for odor generation. Find info on the plan & the steps taken to minimize odors...

Roeland Park Holiday Tree Lighting and Brinner with Santa

The Roeland Park Tree Lighting Ceremony 

will take place on 

Wednesday, December 6 at 6 p.m. at the 

RP Community Center 4850 Rosewood Dr. 

We hope you'll join us!

Ward 4 Council Seat Vacancy

Ward 4 council seat vacancy will be filled by application and appointment with ratification by the city council. The person appointed will also serve until November 2025. If you live in Ward 4 in Roeland Park and are interested in serving, please fill out...

2023-2024 Fall Leaf Pick Up Schedule and Updates

11/16 EVENING UPDATE: The leaf truck had to return to the shop today due to further mechanical issues and the team is scheduled to tentatively start pick ups tomorrow (11/17) afternoon. The good news is the shop has the parts on hand and the issu...

Holiday Family Adoption Program 2023

2023 Holiday Kindness Project

Want to help spread kindness this Holiday Season right here in Roeland Park?   

Here’s an easy way to do it! Join in the annual Holiday Kindness Project by purchasing $10-$20 gift cards from Roeland Park businesses and dropping them off a...

We Need You! Volunteer Opportunities!

Board or Committee VolunteerComplete an online application in order to submit your interest in volunteering with a City board or committee.Volunteer CommitteesArts Advisory CommitteeBoard of Zoning AppealsCommunity EngagementCommunity FoundationP...

Zoning Code Update Community Forum Video Available

If you were unable to attend the Community Forum to discuss the City's zoning code updates on November 13th, you can watch the presentation online using this link. It will be located on the Planning Commission Agendas and Minutes page.

Artists Ellen Sweeney, Donna Yeager & Jill Tichnor exhibiting in The George R. Schlegel Gallery

Artists Ellen Sweeney, Donna Yeager, and Jill Tichnor are exhibiting in The George R. Schlegel Gallery now through January 5th! Stop by Roeland Park City Hall and check out their amazing work. 

The George R. Schlegel Gallery is located at:&nbs...

Roeland Park Oral History Project - Tell Us Your Story!

Are you interested in sharing your Roeland Park story?

The Roeland Park Ad-Hoc Historical Committee would love to hear about your life in our community as part of our oral history project! If interested, please email your contact information (Name, Phone #...

Get Four Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits This Fall at COVIDTests.gov

Beginning September 25, 2023 every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home. To order your free tests, go to

COVIDtests.gov or call 1-800-232-0233 (TTD 1-888-720-7489).

Before Yo...

October/November 2023 Roeland Parker Newsletter

In this issue: Letter from the Mayor, Leaf Collection Map and Schedule, Trunk or Treat, and more.

Click here to see the October/November newsletter.

Stormwater Utility Fee Changes Coming in 2024

Starting in 2024, residents and businesses will begin to see a stormwater utility fee with a reduction in the property tax mill rate. These funds will be used specifically to maintain our stormwater infrastructure which includes curb and gutter, storm inl...