AUGUST 22, 2025 — Overland Park, Kansas, is set to replace its poorly rated city flag with a new design featuring a chartreuse oak tree, reflecting the city’s park identity and forward-thinking values, says the Johnson County Post.
After reviewing 141 designs with input from the North American Vexillological Association (NAVA) and the public, the city committee selected the oak tree flag as its top choice on Monday, August 18, which now heads to the City Council for a final vote on September 8.
The new flag’s oak tree symbolizes Overland Park’s extensive park system and its Tree City USA status. The dark green on the flag represents the city’s history and natural resources, chartreuse signals growth and innovation, and white stands for clarity and inclusion. The chevron shapes in the background signify forward momentum and progress. Councilmembers praised the flag for capturing the city’s identity and future aspirations.
According to the Kansas City Star, alternative designs included a flag with the downtown clock tower, highlighting the city’s historic district and sister-city relationship with Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany, and a six-point star representing Overland Park’s six city wards. While the clock tower design appealed to some for its uniqueness, the tree flag was favoured for its broader connection to the community.
If approved by the City Council, the new flag will replace the old plain white flag with just the city’s name and slogan, becoming a lasting symbol of Overland Park’s heritage and growth for decades to come.
Image: Kansas City Star
